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Phillip Bowers
2024 - Present
2026
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Phillip Bowers (Republican Party) is a member of the South Carolina House of Representatives, representing District 3. He assumed office on November 11, 2024. His current term ends on November 9, 2026.
Bowers (Republican Party) ran for election to the South Carolina House of Representatives to represent District 3. He won in the general election on November 5, 2024.
Biography
Phillip Bowers earned a bachelor's degree from the Limestone College, a bachelor's degree from South Wesleyan University, and a graduate degree from Clemson University. His career experience includes working as a certified project manager.[1]
Elections
2024
See also: South Carolina House of Representatives elections, 2024
General election
General election for South Carolina House of Representatives District 3
Phillip Bowers defeated Eunice Lehmacher in the general election for South Carolina House of Representatives District 3 on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Phillip Bowers (R) | 64.3 | 8,281 |
 | Eunice Lehmacher (D)  | 35.6 | 4,587 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.1 | 15 | ||
| Total votes: 12,883 | |||
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Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. Eunice Lehmacher advanced from the Democratic primary for South Carolina House of Representatives District 3.
Republican primary election
Republican primary for South Carolina House of Representatives District 3
Phillip Bowers defeated incumbent Jerry Carter in the Republican primary for South Carolina House of Representatives District 3 on June 11, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Phillip Bowers | 54.1 | 1,574 |
 | Jerry Carter | 45.9 | 1,338 | |
| Total votes: 2,912 | |||
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Campaign finance
Endorsements
Ballotpedia did not identify endorsements for Bowers in this election.
2020
See also: South Carolina House of Representatives elections, 2020
General election
General election for South Carolina House of Representatives District 3
Jerry Carter defeated Eunice Lehmacher in the general election for South Carolina House of Representatives District 3 on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Jerry Carter (R) | 65.6 | 9,214 |
| Eunice Lehmacher (D) | 34.3 | 4,819 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.1 | 20 | ||
| Total votes: 14,053 | |||
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Republican primary runoff election
Republican primary runoff for South Carolina House of Representatives District 3
Jerry Carter defeated Phillip Bowers in the Republican primary runoff for South Carolina House of Representatives District 3 on June 23, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Jerry Carter | 62.0 | 1,192 |
| Phillip Bowers | 38.0 | 731 | |
| Total votes: 1,923 | |||
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Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. Eunice Lehmacher advanced from the Democratic primary for South Carolina House of Representatives District 3.
Republican primary election
Republican primary for South Carolina House of Representatives District 3
Jerry Carter and Phillip Bowers advanced to a runoff. They defeated William Masters in the Republican primary for South Carolina House of Representatives District 3 on June 9, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Jerry Carter | 43.5 | 1,718 |
| ✔ | | Phillip Bowers | 40.1 | 1,583 |
| William Masters | 16.4 | 646 | ||
| Total votes: 3,947 | |||
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2014
The November 4, 2014, general election in the School District of Pickens County featured three seats up for election. In the District 2 race, four challengers — Phillip Bowers, Kevin McKenzie, Tony Qualkinbush and Jennifer B. Wood — sought the seat held by incumbent Jimmy Gillespie, since he did not file for re-election. District 6 incumbent Jim Shelton faced challenger Henry Wilson. District 4 incumbent Brian D. Swords was unopposed.
Results
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nonpartisan |  Phillip Bowers |
38.8% | 1,535 | |
| Nonpartisan | Tony Qualkinbush | 31% | 1,226 | |
| Nonpartisan | Jennifer B. Wood | 17% | 673 | |
| Nonpartisan | Kevin McKenzie | 12.9% | 509 | |
| Nonpartisan | Write-in votes | 0.3% | 10 | |
| Total Votes | 3,953 | |||
| Source: South Carolina State Election Commission, "2014 General Election Official Results," accessed December 22, 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.[2]
Endorsements
Bowers did not receive any endorsements during the election.
Campaign themes
2024
Ballotpedia survey responses
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2020
Phillip Bowers did not complete Ballotpedia's 2020 Candidate Connection survey.
Campaign finance summary
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See also
2024 Elections
External links
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Candidate South Carolina House of Representatives District 3 |
Officeholder South Carolina House of Representatives District 3 |
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Footnotes
| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by Jerry Carter (R) |
South Carolina House of Representatives District 3 2024-Present |
Succeeded by - |
| Preceded by - |
School District of Pickens County school board, District 2 |
Succeeded by - |
