Michael Simpson (South Carolina)

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Michael Simpson

Libertarian Party

Elections and appointments

Last election

November 5, 2024

Education

Bachelor's

Illinois College, 1993

Military

Service / branch

U.S. Navy

Years of service

1997 - 2022

Personal

Birthplace

Pittsfield, Ill.

Religion

Christian

Profession

Retired

Contact

Campaign website

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Michael Simpson (Libertarian Party) ran for election to the U.S. House to represent South Carolina's 6th Congressional District. He lost in the general election on November 5, 2024.

Simpson completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. Click here to read the survey answers.

Biography

Michael Simpson was born in Pittsfield, Illinois. He served in the U.S. Navy from 1997 to 2022. He earned a bachelor's degree from Illinois College in 1993. He has been affiliated with the South Carolina Libertarian Party.

Elections

2024

See also: South Carolina's 6th Congressional District election, 2024

South Carolina's 6th Congressional District election, 2024 (June 11 Republican primary)

South Carolina's 6th Congressional District election, 2024 (June 11 Democratic primary)

General election

General election for U.S. House South Carolina District 6

Incumbent James Clyburn defeated Duke Buckner, Michael Simpson, Gregg Marcel Dixon, and Joseph Oddo in the general election for U.S. House South Carolina District 6 on November 5, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		James Clyburn (D)	59.5	182,056
		Duke Buckner (R)	36.7	112,360
		Michael Simpson (L)	1.7	5,279
		Gregg Marcel Dixon (United Citizens Party)	1.6	4,927
		Joseph Oddo (Alliance Party)	0.3	1,056
		Other/Write-in votes	0.1	299

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 305,977
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Justin Ginn (Independent)

Democratic primary election

The Democratic primary election was canceled. Incumbent James Clyburn advanced from the Democratic primary for U.S. House South Carolina District 6.

Republican primary election

Republican primary for U.S. House South Carolina District 6

Duke Buckner defeated Justin Scott in the Republican primary for U.S. House South Carolina District 6 on June 11, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Duke Buckner	55.8	10,145
		Justin Scott	44.2	8,050

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 18,195
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Dennis Whiteley (R)

Alliance Party convention

Alliance Party convention for U.S. House South Carolina District 6

Joseph Oddo advanced from the Alliance Party convention for U.S. House South Carolina District 6 on April 20, 2024.

		Candidate
✔		Joseph Oddo (Alliance Party)

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Libertarian convention

Libertarian convention for U.S. House South Carolina District 6

Michael Simpson advanced from the Libertarian convention for U.S. House South Carolina District 6 on May 4, 2024.

		Candidate
✔		Michael Simpson (L)

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United Citizens Party convention

United Citizens Party convention for U.S. House South Carolina District 6

Gregg Marcel Dixon advanced from the United Citizens Party convention for U.S. House South Carolina District 6 on March 9, 2024.

		Candidate
✔		Gregg Marcel Dixon (United Citizens Party)

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Endorsements

Ballotpedia did not identify endorsements for Simpson in this election.

Campaign themes

2024

Ballotpedia survey responses

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Michael Simpson completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Simpson's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.

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Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

US Navy Retired, 24+ years

Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

• People - What is yours, Life, Liberty, and Property.
• Progress - has to be made back towards the people, as simple as that, but not easy to do.
• Education - We need to educate ourselves for a better understanding of what, how, why, and where the progress back to the people needs to be made.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

All areas that take away from any persons.

Who do you look up to? Whose example would you like to follow, and why?

Jesus. Read about him and you may understand.

Is there a book, essay, film, or something else you would recommend to someone who wants to understand your political philosophy?

the Bible.

What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?

Justice

What qualities do you possess that you believe would make you a successful officeholder?

What defines a successful officeholder? I would like to believe that I am adaptable, but that doesn't in and of itself create success. Successful is a judgement call.

What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office?

To uphold the Law for justice, and to fight any injustice.

What legacy would you like to leave?

I don't need a legacy to leave, I want to live life.

What is the first historical event that happened in your lifetime that you remember? How old were you at the time?

The government plundered money from my paychecks, told me when I could drive, and generally regulated what, when, how, where, and how I should live. I have been at various ages for these events.

What was your very first job? How long did you have it?

Dishwasher at my town's local steakhouse, for my best guess would be around 1 year?

What is your favorite book? Why?

the Bible, because words and deeds are attributed to Jesus.

If you could be any fictional character, who would you want to be?

N/A

What was the last song that got stuck in your head?

Nobody's Nobody.

What is something that has been a struggle in your life?

Maintaining my life, liberty, and property.

What qualities does the U.S. House of Representatives possess that makes it unique as an institution?

It is in the name, it is representative.

Do you believe that it's beneficial for representatives to have previous experience in government or politics?

I would say define beneficial. What do you believe?

What do you perceive to be the United States’ greatest challenges as a nation over the next decade?

Education and understanding about how to progress back to people.

Do you believe that two years is the right term length for representatives?

I believe two years is the term length, right or wrong is debatable.

What are your thoughts on term limits?

Do term limits affect life, liberty, or property?

Is there a particular representative, past or present, whom you want to model yourself after?

Abraham Lincoln

Both sitting representatives and candidates for office hear many personal stories from the residents of their district. Is there a story that you’ve heard that you found particularly touching, memorable, or impactful?

Not yet, the campaign is just starting.

Tell us your favorite joke.

not here.....

Do you believe that compromise is necessary or desirable for policymaking?

I believe simplicity is necessary and desirable for policymaking, and simplicity would involve compromise.

The Constitution says that all bills for raising revenue must originate in the House. What role would this power play in your priorities if elected?

None, my priorities would remain the same.

How should the U.S. House use its investigative powers?

For justice, and against injustice.

What organizations or individuals have endorsed your campaign?

South Carolina Libertarian Party.

What committees interest you?

Whichever committee(s) I would be asked to be a part of.

What are your views on financial transparency and government accountability?

We have to be transparent and accountable.

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Michael Simpson campaign contribution history

Year	Office	Status	Contributions	Expenditures
2024*	U.S. House South Carolina District 6	Lost general	$0	N/A**
Grand total			$0	N/A**
Sources: OpenSecrets,  Federal Elections Commission ***This product uses the openFEC API but is not endorsed or certified by the Federal Election Commission (FEC).
* Data from this year may not be complete
** Data on expenditures is not available for this election cycle
Note: Totals above reflect only available data.

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Footnotes

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South Carolina's current delegation to the United States Congress

Senators

Lindsey Graham (R)

Tim Scott (R)

Representatives

District 1

Nancy Mace (R)

District 2

Joe Wilson (R)

District 3

Sheri Biggs (R)

District 4

William Timmons (R)

District 5

Ralph Norman (R)

District 6

James Clyburn (D)

District 7

Russell Fry (R)

Republican Party (8)

Democratic Party (1)