Patricia Henegan
Patricia Henegan (Democratic Party) (also known as Pat) was a member of the South Carolina House of Representatives, representing District 54. She assumed office in 2014. She left office on November 11, 2024.
Henegan (Democratic Party) ran for re-election to the South Carolina House of Representatives to represent District 54. She won in the general election on November 8, 2022.
Committee assignments
2023-2024
Henegan was assigned to the following committees:
2021-2022
Henegan was assigned to the following committees:
2019-2020
Henegan 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 |
|---|
| • Labor, Commerce, and Industry |
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Henegan served on the following committees:
| South Carolina committee assignments, 2015 |
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| • Interstate Cooperation, Second Vice Chair |
| • Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs |
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2024
Patricia Henegan did not file to run for re-election.
2022
See also: South Carolina House of Representatives elections, 2022
General election
General election for South Carolina House of Representatives District 54
Incumbent Patricia Henegan defeated Sterling McDiarmid in the general election for South Carolina House of Representatives District 54 on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Patricia Henegan (D) | 52.3 | 5,804 |
 | Sterling McDiarmid (R) | 47.6 | 5,287 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.1 | 7 | ||
| Total votes: 11,098 | |||
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Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. Incumbent Patricia Henegan advanced from the Democratic primary for South Carolina House of Representatives District 54.
Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled. Sterling McDiarmid advanced from the Republican primary for South Carolina House of Representatives District 54.
2020
See also: South Carolina House of Representatives elections, 2020
General election
General election for South Carolina House of Representatives District 54
Incumbent Patricia Henegan defeated Sterling McDiarmid in the general election for South Carolina House of Representatives District 54 on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Patricia Henegan (D) | 55.4 | 8,304 |
| Sterling McDiarmid (R) | 44.6 | 6,686 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.1 | 10 | ||
| Total votes: 15,000 | |||
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Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. Incumbent Patricia Henegan advanced from the Democratic primary for South Carolina House of Representatives District 54.
Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled. Sterling McDiarmid advanced from the Republican primary for South Carolina House of Representatives District 54.
2018
General election
General election for South Carolina House of Representatives District 54
Incumbent Patricia Henegan won election in the general election for South Carolina House of Representatives District 54 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Patricia Henegan (D) | 97.8 | 7,189 |
| Other/Write-in votes | 2.2 | 162 | ||
| Total votes: 7,351 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for South Carolina House of Representatives District 54
Incumbent Patricia Henegan advanced from the Democratic primary for South Carolina House of Representatives District 54 on June 12, 2018.
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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 Patricia Henegan defeated J.D. Chaplin in the South Carolina House of Representatives District 54 general election.[1][2]
| South Carolina House of Representatives, District 54 General Election, 2016 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic |  Patricia Henegan Incumbent |
65.90% | 8,643 | |
| Republican | J.D. Chaplin | 34.10% | 4,472 | |
| Total Votes | 13,115 | |||
| Source: South Carolina State Election Commission | ||||
Incumbent Patricia Henegan ran unopposed in the South Carolina House of Representatives District 54 Democratic primary.[3][4]
| South Carolina House of Representatives, District 54 Democratic Primary, 2016 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | |
| Democratic | Patricia Henegan Incumbent (unopposed) | |
J.D. Chaplin ran unopposed in the South Carolina House of Representatives District 54 Republican primary.[5][6]
| South Carolina House of Representatives, District 54 Republican Primary, 2016 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | |
| Republican | J.D. Chaplin (unopposed) | |
2014
Elections for all 124 seats in the South Carolina House of Representatives took place in 2014. A primary election took place on June 10, 2014. The general election was held on November 4, 2014. The signature filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in this election was March 30, 2014. Patricia Henegan and Greg Ohanesian defeated Fred Thomas in the Democratic primary. Henegan defeated Ohanesian in the primary runoff. Henegan was unchallenged in the general election.[7][8][9]
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
|---|---|---|
|
Pat Henegan |
65.2% | 2,378 |
| Greg Ohanesian | 34.8% | 1,269 |
| Total Votes | 3,647 | |
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
|---|---|---|
|
Pat Henegan |
48.2% | 1,931 |
| Greg Ohanesian |
26% | 1,043 |
| Fred Thomas | 25.8% | 1,033 |
| Total Votes | 4,007 | |
Campaign themes
2022
Ballotpedia survey responses
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2020
Patricia Henegan did not complete Ballotpedia's 2020 Candidate Connection survey.
2014
Henegan's campaign website highlighted the following issues:[10]
Education
- Excerpt: "Committed to improved technology in classrooms, coaches for reading, collaboration with businesses and technical schools, and a dual- education approach in which students can attend a four-year university or pursue a manufacturing program. Creating the best environment possible for students, teachers and parents is my goal, making sure no child is left behind."
Economic Development
- Excerpt: "Committed to creation and sustainability of jobs with emphasis on training. Improving highways, bridges, and educational facilities will create jobs and provide public safety. People need jobs, and we will bring them."
Empower Citizens
- Excerpt: "Committed to supporting our city and county officers as well as community minded individuals to provide safety training for all citizens, restoration projects and senior and youth/recreations centers."
Excellent Constituent Services
- Excerpt: "To often people who are elected ignore the people who voted for them until another election rolls around. Pat will provide excellent constituent service to all people. These are all important items for families in Marlboro, Chesterfield and Darlington Counties."
Campaign finance summary
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Scorecards
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Below you can find the scorecards found for the South Carolina State Legislature in 2024.
- Americans for Prosperity - South Carolina — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to economic issues.
- Club for Growth Foundation — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to economic issues.
- Conservation Voters of South Carolina — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to environmental and conservation issues.
- National Federation of Independent Business — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to business issues.
Below you can find the scorecards found for the South Carolina State Legislature in 2023.
- Americans for Prosperity - South Carolina — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to economic issues.
- Conservation Voters of South Carolina — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to environmental and conservation issues.
- The American Conservative Union — Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.
- The Institute for Legislative Analysis — Legislators are scored on their adherence to the limited government principles of the U.S. Constitution.
Below you can find the scorecards found for the South Carolina State Legislature in 2022.
- Americans for Prosperity - South Carolina — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to economic issues.
- Conservation Voters of South Carolina — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to environmental and conservation issues.
- National Federation of Independent Business — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to business issues.
Below you can find the scorecards found for the South Carolina State Legislature in 2021.
- Americans for Prosperity - South Carolina — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to economic issues.
- Conservation Voters of South Carolina — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to environmental and conservation issues.
- The American Conservative Union — Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.
Below you can find the scorecards found for the South Carolina State Legislature in 2020.
- Conservation Voters of South Carolina — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to environmental and conservation issues.
- The American Conservative Union — Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.
Below you can find the scorecards found for the South Carolina State Legislature in 2019.
- Club for Growth Foundation — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills supported or opposed by the organization.
- The American Conservative Union — Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.
Below you can find the scorecards found for the South Carolina State Legislature in 2018.
- Club for Growth Foundation — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills supported or opposed by the organization.
- Conservation Voters of South Carolina — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to environmental and conservation issues.
- South Carolina Chamber of Commerce — Legislators are scored on business issues.
- The American Conservative Union — Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.
Below you can find the scorecards found for the South Carolina State Legislature in 2017.
- Club for Growth Foundation — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills supported or opposed by the organization.
- Conservation Voters of South Carolina — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to environmental and conservation issues.
- South Carolina Chamber of Commerce — Legislators are scored on business issues.
- The American Conservative Union — Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.
Below you can find the scorecards found for the South Carolina State Legislature in 2016.
- Club for Growth Foundation — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills supported or opposed by the organization.
- Conservation Voters of South Carolina — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to environmental and conservation issues.
- South Carolina Chamber of Commerce — Legislators are scored on business issues.
- The American Conservative Union — Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.
Below you can find the scorecards found for the South Carolina State Legislature in 2015.
- Club for Growth Foundation — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills supported or opposed by the organization.
- Conservation Voters of South Carolina — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to environmental and conservation issues.
- South Carolina Chamber of Commerce — Legislators are scored on business issues.
- The American Conservative Union — Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.
Below you can find the scorecards found for the South Carolina State Legislature in 2014.
- Club for Growth Foundation — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills supported or opposed by the organization.
- Conservation Voters of South Carolina — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to environmental and conservation issues.
- Greenville Tea Party — Legislators are scored by the Greenville Tea Party on their votes on bills "related to jobs, spending, and freedom."
- South Carolina Chamber of Commerce — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to business issues.
- The American Conservative Union — Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.
See also
2022 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
- ↑ South Carolina State Election Commission, "Election Results," accessed June 10, 2014
- ↑ South Carolina State Election Commission, "Official general election results," accessed November 13, 2014
- ↑ South Carolina State Election Commission, "2014 Election Information," accessed March 31, 2014
- ↑ Patricia Henegan 54, "Platform," accessed September 29, 2014
| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by - |
South Carolina House of Representatives District 54 2014-2024 |
Succeeded by Jason Luck (D) |
