Sandy McGarry
Sandy McGarry (Republican Party) was a member of the South Carolina House of Representatives, representing District 44. She assumed office on November 9, 2020. She left office on November 14, 2022.
McGarry (Republican Party) ran for election to the South Carolina House of Representatives to represent District 44. She won in the general election on November 3, 2020.
McGarry completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2020. Click here to read the survey answers.
Biography
Sandy McGarry was born in Bar Harbor, Maine,[1] and lives in Lancaster, South Carolina.[2] McGarry graduated from Mt. Desert Island High School in 1980.[2] McGarry's career experience includes working as a medical office manager.[1]
Committee assignments
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2021-2022
McGarry was assigned to the following committees:
- Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs Committee
- Regulations and Administrative Procedures Committee
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2022
Sandy McGarry did not file to run for re-election.
2020
See also: South Carolina House of Representatives elections, 2020
General election
General election for South Carolina House of Representatives District 44
Sandy McGarry defeated incumbent Mandy Powers Norrell in the general election for South Carolina House of Representatives District 44 on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Sandy McGarry (R)  | 55.2 | 9,220 |
 | Mandy Powers Norrell (D) | 44.7 | 7,466 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.1 | 13 | ||
| Total votes: 16,699 | |||
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Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. Incumbent Mandy Powers Norrell advanced from the Democratic primary for South Carolina House of Representatives District 44.
Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled. Sandy McGarry advanced from the Republican primary for South Carolina House of Representatives District 44.
Campaign themes
2020
Ballotpedia survey responses
See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection
Sandy McGarry completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2020. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by McGarry's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.
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In 2009 I became involved with politics, by offering to run the Republican headquarters for 2 weeks! Needless to say. I am on my 4th term as the Lancaster County Republican Chairwoman. it has been an incredible journey, and a LONG two weeks, turning this county from Democratic controlled to Republicans in all but 2 offices.
We have searched for the best candidates throughout the years and some have switched parties. I never thought I would be running for an office. The time has now come to practice what I preach.- This office belongs to the people, the person running for it should be available to discuss the issues with the folks of the District. To keep them informed and actively involved
- I am a conservative person and will have the best interest of the District in that regard.
- It is time for a new voice, a new vision for the District with the help of the people whom it affects. I will be their voice.
These are the 3 issues I have the most passion about. However that doesn't take away from the fact that roads need to be addressed, the rebuilding of the economy is also a huge issue for me. My District is mostly rural and the impact of this shutdown hasn't gone unnoticed by me.
Dedication
Morals
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2022
In 2022, the South Carolina State Legislature was in session from January 11 to May 12.
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2021
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In 2021, the South Carolina State Legislature was in session from January 12 to May 13.
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Noteworthy events
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On December 2, 2020, McGarry announced that she had tested positive for coronavirus shortly after Thanksgiving.[3]
See also
2020 Elections
External links
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Candidate South Carolina House of Representatives District 44 |
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Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on April 26, 2020
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 South Carolina Legislature Online, "Representative Sandy N. McGarry," accessed March 29, 2021
- ↑ The Lancaster News, "McGarry: I caught COVID during House orientation," December 2, 2020
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| Preceded by Mandy Powers Norrell (D) |
South Carolina House of Representatives District 44 2020-2022 |
Succeeded by Mike Neese (R) |
