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Molly Mitchell Spearman
Molly Mitchell Spearman (Republican Party) was the South Carolina Superintendent of Education. She assumed office on January 14, 2015. She left office on January 11, 2023.
Spearman (Republican Party) ran for re-election for South Carolina Superintendent of Education. She won in the general election on November 6, 2018.
Spearman is a former four-term member of the South Carolina House of Representatives, representing District 39, which covers Saluda County and portions of Lexington County.[1]
Biography
Spearman was raised on a dairy farm in Saluda County, South Carolina, an area she would later represent in the South Carolina State Legislature. She attended public schools through graduation from Hollywood High School, and went on to study music education at Lander College. Spearman also holds an M.A. in education supervision from George Washington University and an education specialist degree from the University of South Carolina.[1]
Spearman's professional experience includes nearly 20 years working as a music teacher and an assistant principal. She was hired as deputy superintendent for the South Carolina Department of Education in 1998, and eventually ascended to the role of superintendent.[1]
Education
- High School Diploma - Hollywood High School
- B.A. in music education - Lander College
- M.A. in education supervision - George Washington University
- Education specialist degree - University of South Carolina[1]
Political career
Superintendent of Education (2015 - Present)
Spearman has served as superintendent since January 14, 2015, following her victory in the 2014 general election.[1]
Elections
2022
Molly Mitchell Spearman did not file to run for re-election.
2018
General election
General election for South Carolina Superintendent of Education
Incumbent Molly Mitchell Spearman won election in the general election for South Carolina Superintendent of Education on November 6, 2018.
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| ✔ |  | Molly Mitchell Spearman (R) | 98.1 | 998,057 |
| Other/Write-in votes | 1.9 | 18,866 | ||
| Total votes: 1,016,923 | |||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- James Robbins (Independent)
- Israel Romero (D)
Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for South Carolina Superintendent of Education
Israel Romero advanced from the Democratic primary for South Carolina Superintendent of Education on June 12, 2018.
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for South Carolina Superintendent of Education
Incumbent Molly Mitchell Spearman advanced from the Republican primary for South Carolina Superintendent of Education on June 12, 2018.
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Campaign finance summary
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Contact information
South Carolina State Superintendent of Education
1429 Senate Street
Columbia, SC 29201
Phone: (803) 734-8492
E-mail: SCSuptED@ed.sc.gov
Noteworthy events
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On January 4, 2021, Spearman announced that she had tested positive for coronavirus.[2]
Recent news
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See also
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- South Carolina Superintendent of Education
- South Carolina down ballot state executive elections, 2014
- Superintendent of Schools
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Footnotes
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| Preceded by Mick Zais (R) |
South Carolina Superintendent of Education 2015-2023 |
Succeeded by Ellen Weaver (R) |
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South Carolina Deputy Superintendent of Education |
Succeeded by - |
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South Carolina House of Representatives District 39 |
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