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Robert L. Ridgeway III
Robert L. Ridgeway III (Democratic Party) was a member of the South Carolina House of Representatives, representing District 64. Ridgeway assumed office in 2012. Ridgeway left office on November 8, 2020.
Ridgeway (Democratic Party) ran for re-election to the South Carolina House of Representatives to represent District 64. Ridgeway won in the general election on November 6, 2018.
Elections
2020
Robert L. Ridgeway III did not file to run for re-election.
2018
General election
General election for South Carolina House of Representatives District 64
Incumbent Robert L. Ridgeway III won election in the general election for South Carolina House of Representatives District 64 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Robert L. Ridgeway III (D) | 98.7 | 9,665 |
| Other/Write-in votes | 1.3 | 127 | ||
| Total votes: 9,792 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for South Carolina House of Representatives District 64
Incumbent Robert L. Ridgeway III defeated Mitch Ellerby in the Democratic primary for South Carolina House of Representatives District 64 on June 12, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Robert L. Ridgeway III | 61.6 | 2,364 |
| Mitch Ellerby | 38.4 | 1,474 | ||
| Total votes: 3,838 | |||
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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 Robert L. Ridgeway III ran unopposed in the South Carolina House of Representatives District 64 general election.[1][2]
| South Carolina House of Representatives, District 64 General Election, 2016 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic |  Robert L. Ridgeway, III Incumbent (unopposed) |
100.00% | 13,126 | |
| Total Votes | 13,126 | |||
| Source: South Carolina State Election Commission | ||||
Incumbent Robert L. Ridgeway III defeated Alexander Conyers and Mitch Ellerby in the South Carolina House of Representatives District 64 Democratic primary.[3][4]
| South Carolina House of Representatives, District 64 Democratic Primary, 2016 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic | Robert L. Ridgeway, III Incumbent |
51.93% | 3,673 | |
| Democratic | Alexander Conyers | 39.35% | 2,783 | |
| Democratic | Mitch Ellerby | 8.72% | 617 | |
| Total Votes | 7,073 | |||
| Source: South Carolina State Election Commission | ||||
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. Incumbent Robert L. Ridgeway III was unopposed in the Democratic primary. Willie Bethune (D) was decertified before the primary. Robert McFadden, Sr. was unopposed in the Republican primary. Ridgeway defeated McFadden in the general election.[5][6][7]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
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| Democratic | Robert L. Ridgeway, III Incumbent |
72.8% | 8,062 | |
| Republican | Robert McFadden, Sr. | 27.2% | 3,015 | |
| Total Votes | 11,077 | |||
2012
Ridgeway filed to run in the 2012 election for South Carolina House of Representatives District 64 but was decertified. He filed and was accepted as a Petition Candidate and was on the ballot for the November 6 general election. Ridgeway won in the general election.[8][9]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Robert L. Ridgeway, III |
57.2% | 7,157 | |
| Democratic | Willie Bethune | 42.5% | 5,325 | |
| Other | Write-Ins | 0.3% | 33 | |
| Total Votes | 12,515 | |||
Committee assignments
2019-2020
Ridgeway was assigned to the following committees:
- Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs Committee, Secretary
- House Legislative Oversight Committee
2017 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2017 legislative session, this legislator served on the following committees:
| South Carolina committee assignments, 2017 |
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| • Legislative Oversight |
| • Medical, Military, Public, and Municipal Affairs |
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Ridgeway served on the following committees:
| South Carolina committee assignments, 2015 |
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| • Legislative Oversight |
| • Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs |
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Ridgeway served on the following committees:
| South Carolina committee assignments, 2013 |
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| • Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs |
Sponsored legislation
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Campaign finance summary
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Scorecards
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2020
In 2020, the South Carolina State Legislature was in session from January 14 to June 25. The state Senate reconvened September to September 3. Both chambers reconvened September 15 to September 24.
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2019
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In 2019, the South Carolina State Legislature was in session from January 8 through May 21.
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2018
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In 2018, the South Carolina State Legislature was in session from January 9 through May 10.
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2017
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In 2017, the South Carolina State Legislature was in session from January 10 through May 11.
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2016
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In 2016, the South Carolina State Legislature was in session from January 12 through June 2.
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2015
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In 2015, the South Carolina State Legislature was in session from January 13 through June 4.
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2014
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In 2014, the South Carolina State Legislature was in session from January 14 through June 6.
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2013
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In 2013, the South Carolina State Legislature was in session from January 8 to June 20.
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Recent news
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See also
- South Carolina State Legislature
- South Carolina House of Representatives
- South Carolina House of Representatives Committees
- South Carolina Joint Committees
- South Carolina state legislative districts
External links
- Profile from Open States
- Campaign contributions via Follow the Money
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 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
- ↑ AP.org, "South Carolina State Senate and State House Election Results," accessed November 7, 2012
- ↑ South Carolina State Election Commission, "2012 Candidates," accessed April 23, 2012
| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by Kevin Johnson (D) |
South Carolina House of Representatives District 64 2012–2020 |
Succeeded by Kimberly Johnson (D) |
