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Michael Rivers
2016 - Present
2026
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Michael Rivers (Democratic Party) is a member of the South Carolina House of Representatives, representing District 121. He assumed office on November 14, 2016. His current term ends on November 9, 2026.
Rivers (Democratic Party) ran for re-election to the South Carolina House of Representatives to represent District 121. He won in the general election on November 5, 2024.
Committee assignments
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2023-2024
Rivers was assigned to the following committees:
2021-2022
Rivers was assigned to the following committees:
2019-2020
Rivers was assigned to the following committees:
2017 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2017 legislative session, this legislator served on the following committees:
| South Carolina committee assignments, 2017 |
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| • Interstate Cooperation |
| • Medical, Military, Public, and Municipal Affairs |
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2024
See also: South Carolina House of Representatives elections, 2024
General election
General election for South Carolina House of Representatives District 121
Incumbent Michael Rivers defeated Shelley Yuhas in the general election for South Carolina House of Representatives District 121 on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Michael Rivers (D) | 58.0 | 9,913 |
 | Shelley Yuhas (R)  | 41.9 | 7,149 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.1 | 18 | ||
| Total votes: 17,080 | |||
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Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. Incumbent Michael Rivers advanced from the Democratic primary for South Carolina House of Representatives District 121.
Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled. Shelley Yuhas advanced from the Republican primary for South Carolina House of Representatives District 121.
Campaign finance
Endorsements
Ballotpedia did not identify endorsements for Rivers in this election.
2022
See also: South Carolina House of Representatives elections, 2022
General election
General election for South Carolina House of Representatives District 121
Incumbent Michael Rivers defeated Eric Erickson in the general election for South Carolina House of Representatives District 121 on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Michael Rivers (D) | 57.3 | 6,523 |
| Eric Erickson (R) | 42.6 | 4,848 | ||
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.1 | 6 | ||
| Total votes: 11,377 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for South Carolina House of Representatives District 121
Incumbent Michael Rivers defeated Marvin Lamar Bowens in the Democratic primary for South Carolina House of Representatives District 121 on June 14, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Michael Rivers | 75.3 | 1,775 |
| Marvin Lamar Bowens | 24.7 | 583 | ||
| Total votes: 2,358 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for South Carolina House of Representatives District 121
Eric Erickson defeated Timothy Swain in the Republican primary for South Carolina House of Representatives District 121 on June 14, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Eric Erickson | 69.7 | 1,462 | |
 | Timothy Swain | 30.3 | 636 | |
| Total votes: 2,098 | |||
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2020
See also: South Carolina House of Representatives elections, 2020
General election
General election for South Carolina House of Representatives District 121
Incumbent Michael Rivers defeated Eric Erickson in the general election for South Carolina House of Representatives District 121 on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Michael Rivers (D) | 63.3 | 10,986 |
| Eric Erickson (R) | 36.6 | 6,358 | ||
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.1 | 13 | ||
| Total votes: 17,357 | |||
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Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. Incumbent Michael Rivers advanced from the Democratic primary for South Carolina House of Representatives District 121.
Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled. Eric Erickson advanced from the Republican primary for South Carolina House of Representatives District 121.
2018
General election
General election for South Carolina House of Representatives District 121
Incumbent Michael Rivers won election in the general election for South Carolina House of Representatives District 121 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Michael Rivers (D) | 97.9 | 9,440 |
| Other/Write-in votes | 2.1 | 201 | ||
| Total votes: 9,641 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for South Carolina House of Representatives District 121
Incumbent Michael Rivers advanced from the Democratic primary for South Carolina House of Representatives District 121 on June 12, 2018.
Candidate | ||
| ✔ | | Michael Rivers |
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2016
Elections for the South Carolina House of Representatives took place in 2016. The primary election took place on June 14, 2016, and the general election was held on November 8, 2016. The primary runoff election was held on June 28, 2016. The candidate filing deadline was March 30, 2016. Incumbent Kenneth Hodges (D) did not seek re-election.
Michael Rivers defeated James Broderick in the South Carolina House of Representatives District 121 general election.[1][2]
| South Carolina House of Representatives, District 121 General Election, 2016 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic |  Michael Rivers |
61.81% | 9,092 | |
| Republican | James Broderick | 38.19% | 5,617 | |
| Total Votes | 14,709 | |||
| Source: South Carolina State Election Commission | ||||
Michael Rivers defeated Grahame Holmes in the South Carolina House of Representatives District 121 Democratic primary.[3][4]
| South Carolina House of Representatives, District 121 Democratic Primary, 2016 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic | Michael Rivers |
59.04% | 1,505 | |
| Democratic | Grahame Holmes | 40.96% | 1,044 | |
| Total Votes | 2,549 | |||
| Source: South Carolina State Election Commission | ||||
James Broderick ran unopposed in the South Carolina House of Representatives District 121 Republican primary.[5][6]
| South Carolina House of Representatives, District 121 Republican Primary, 2016 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | |
| Republican | James Broderick (unopposed) | |
2014
The November 4, 2014, general election in Beaufort County School District featured seven seats up for election. Incumbents in Districts 2, 3, 5, 7, 8 and 10- Bill Evans, Michael Rivers, Geri Kinton, Evva Anderson, Mary Cordray and Bill Payne-won re-election unopposed. No candidate filed for the District 4 seat occupied by Jim Beckert. Joseph Dunkle won the District 4 seat as a write-in candidate.[7]
Results
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
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| Nonpartisan | Michael Rivers Incumbent |
96.8% | 1,883 | |
| Nonpartisan | Write-In | 3.2% | 62 | |
| Total Votes | 1,945 | |||
| Source: South Carolina State Election Commission, "2014 Beaufort County General Election Results," accessed December 20, 2014 | ||||
Funding
Candidates were required to file a quarterly finance report with the South Carolina State Ethics Commission for the November general election by October 10, 2014. This report covered the period of July 1, 2014, through September 30, 2014. Candidates were also required to file a pre-election report no later than 15 days prior to the election. A final report is due after the campaign has closed. Candidates for local school boards may not accept more than $1,000 from individuals and $5,000 from political parties.[8]
Endorsements
Rivers did not receive any endorsements during the election.
2012
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nonpartisan | Michael Rivers |
50% | 2,191 | |
| Nonpartisan | Fred S. Washington, Jr. | 27.5% | 1,207 | |
| Nonpartisan | Bernie Schein | 22.1% | 968 | |
| Nonpartisan | Write-in votes | 0.4% | 16 | |
| Total Votes | 4,382 | |||
| Source: South Carolina State Election Commission, "Presidential General Election - November 6, 2012," accessed August 15, 2014 | ||||
2010
| Beaufort County School District, District 5 General Election, 2-year term, 2010 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Nonpartisan | Michael Rivers |
61.5% | 1,557 | |
| Nonpartisan | Faye Alston | 38.2% | 966 | |
| Nonpartisan | Write-in votes | 0.4% | 9 | |
| Total Votes | 2,532 | |||
| Source: South Carolina State Election Commission, "General Election - November 2010," accessed October 20, 2014 | ||||
Campaign themes
2024
Ballotpedia survey responses
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2022
Michael Rivers did not complete Ballotpedia's 2022 Candidate Connection survey.
2020
Michael Rivers did not complete Ballotpedia's 2020 Candidate Connection survey.
Campaign finance summary
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2024
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In 2024, the South Carolina State Legislature was in session from January 9 to May 9.
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2023
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In 2023, the South Carolina State Legislature was in session from January 10 to May 11.
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2022
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In 2022, the South Carolina State Legislature was in session from January 11 to May 12.
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2021
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In 2021, the South Carolina State Legislature was in session from January 12 to May 13.
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2020
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In 2020, the South Carolina State Legislature was in session from January 14 to June 25. The state Senate reconvened September to September 3. Both chambers reconvened September 15 to September 24.
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2019
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In 2019, the South Carolina State Legislature was in session from January 8 through May 21.
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2018
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In 2018, the South Carolina State Legislature was in session from January 9 through May 10.
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2017
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In 2017, the South Carolina State Legislature was in session from January 10 through May 11.
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2016
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In 2016, the South Carolina State Legislature was in session from January 12 through June 2.
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See also
2024 Elections
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ South Carolina State Election Commission, "Candidate listing for the 11/8/2016 statewide general election," accessed August 26, 2016
- ↑ South Carolina State Election Commission, "2016 Statewide General Election," accessed November 28, 2016
- ↑ South Carolina Election Commission, "Candidate Tracking," accessed March 31, 2016
- ↑ South Carolina State Election Commission, "Unofficial primary election results," accessed June 14, 2016
- ↑ South Carolina Election Commission, "Candidate Tracking," accessed March 31, 2016
- ↑ South Carolina State Election Commission, "Unofficial primary election results," accessed June 14, 2016
- ↑ The Island Packet, "Write-in Dunkle wins seat on Beaufort County school board," November 6, 2014
- ↑ South Carolina State Ethics Commission, "Campaign Practices," accessed August 18, 2014
| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by - |
South Carolina House of Representatives District 121 2016-Present |
Succeeded by - |
| Preceded by - |
Beaufort County School District Board of Education District 3 2012-2016 |
Succeeded by - |
