Rebecca Niess Cingolani

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Rebecca Niess Cingolani

Democratic Party

Elections and appointments

Last election

June 14, 2022

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Birthplace

Lake Forest, Ill.

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Rebecca Niess Cingolani (Democratic Party) ran for election to the U.S. House to represent South Carolina's 1st Congressional District. She did not appear on the ballot for the Democratic primary on June 14, 2022.

Biography

Rebecca Niess Cingolani was born in Lake Forest, Illinois. She attended the University of California at Santa Barbara.

Elections

2022

See also: South Carolina's 1st Congressional District election, 2022

General election

General election for U.S. House South Carolina District 1

Incumbent Nancy Mace defeated Annie Andrews and Joseph Oddo in the general election for U.S. House South Carolina District 1 on November 8, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Nancy Mace (R)	56.4	153,757
		Annie Andrews (D)	42.5	115,796
		Joseph Oddo (Alliance Party)	1.0	2,634
		Other/Write-in votes	0.2	494

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 272,681
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Alejandro Otman (Independent)

Democratic primary election

The Democratic primary election was canceled. Annie Andrews advanced from the Democratic primary for U.S. House South Carolina District 1.

Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Rebecca Niess Cingolani (D)
• Timothy Lewis (D)

Republican primary election

Republican primary for U.S. House South Carolina District 1

Incumbent Nancy Mace defeated Katie Arrington and Lynz Piper-Loomis (Unofficially withdrew) in the Republican primary for U.S. House South Carolina District 1 on June 14, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Nancy Mace	53.1	39,470
		Katie Arrington	45.2	33,589
		Lynz Piper-Loomis (Unofficially withdrew)	1.6	1,221

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 74,280
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Ingrid Centurion (R)
• Keith Blandford (R)
• Thomas Allen (R)

Alliance Party convention

Alliance Party convention for U.S. House South Carolina District 1

Joseph Oddo advanced from the Alliance Party convention for U.S. House South Carolina District 1 on April 23, 2022.

		Candidate
✔		Joseph Oddo (Alliance Party)

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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Lucus Devan Faulk (Labor Party)

2020

See also: South Carolina House of Representatives elections, 2020

General election

General election for South Carolina House of Representatives District 110

Incumbent William S. Cogswell Jr. defeated Rebecca Niess Cingolani in the general election for South Carolina House of Representatives District 110 on November 3, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		William S. Cogswell Jr. (R)	60.7	13,280
		Rebecca Niess Cingolani (D)	39.2	8,590
		Other/Write-in votes	0.1	18

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 21,888
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Democratic primary election

The Democratic primary election was canceled. Rebecca Niess Cingolani advanced from the Democratic primary for South Carolina House of Representatives District 110.

Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Lelia Slater (D)

Republican primary election

Republican primary for South Carolina House of Representatives District 110

Incumbent William S. Cogswell Jr. defeated Rouzy Vafaie in the Republican primary for South Carolina House of Representatives District 110 on June 9, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		William S. Cogswell Jr.	80.1	3,511
		Rouzy Vafaie	19.9	873

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 4,384
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Campaign themes

2022

Ballotpedia survey responses

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2020

Rebecca Niess Cingolani completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2020. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Cingolani'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.

With Rebecca Niess Cingolani, you are getting a fresh wholesome perspective. Rebecca is a mother, wife, and career-oriented professional with a diverse background in corporate and worldly ventures. Having a broad spectrum of experience, Rebecca delivers constructive value to the small business landscape and is well-versed in the benefits of corporate changes within the state and the implications to the area in which she resides. She understands, with an elevated level of compassion, all sides of an issue and focuses on solutions that easily integrate into our communities with lasting benefit for generations to come. Rebecca appreciates offering a steady resolve in the betterment of the world in which we live highlighted by comprehensive, flexible, and expandable solutions. She has over 20 years experience whole-heartedly rolling her sleeves up and completing the necessary tasks, allowing for effective outcomes. After residing in Santa Barbara, California for 15 years Rebecca decided to return to the Palmetto State. Her time on the west coast gave her a clear understanding of the changes that arise with population growth and the importance of guiding legislation in order to keep the charm and values of the South while keeping up with social progress.

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?

• Comprehensive business plan to increasing state revenue and maximizing the benefits through planned, responsible spending.
• Education (adults and children) and environmental responsibility must not be put on the back burner any longer.
• Better integration of state government systems to function optimally during emergency situations.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Education. Environment. Criminal Justice Reform.

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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)