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Sarah Work
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Alliance Party

Elections and appointments
Last election

November 5, 2024

Education

Bachelor's

Marietta College, 2004

Graduate

Capital University Law School, 2006

Personal
Birthplace
Ohio
Religion
Roman Catholic
Profession
Accountant
Contact

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Sarah Work (Alliance Party) ran for election to the South Carolina State Senate to represent District 15. She lost in the general election on November 5, 2024.

Work completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. Click here to read the survey answers.

Biography

Sarah Work was born in Ohio.[1] She earned a bachelor’s degree in accounting and political science from Marietta College in 2004 and a master's degree in taxation from Capital University Law School in 2006. Her career experience includes working as a certified public accountant.[2][3]

Elections

2024

See also: South Carolina State Senate elections, 2024

General election

General election for South Carolina State Senate District 15

Incumbent Wes Climer defeated Sarah Work in the general election for South Carolina State Senate District 15 on November 5, 2024.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of Wes Climer
Wes Climer (R)
 
76.0
 
41,008
Image of Sarah Work
Sarah Work (Alliance Party) Candidate Connection
 
23.5
 
12,669
 Other/Write-in votes
 
0.5
 
246

Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source

Total votes: 53,923
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Republican primary election

The Republican primary election was canceled. Incumbent Wes Climer advanced from the Republican primary for South Carolina State Senate District 15.

Alliance Party convention

Alliance Party convention for South Carolina State Senate District 15

Sarah Work advanced from the Alliance Party convention for South Carolina State Senate District 15 on April 20, 2024.

Candidate
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Image of Sarah Work
Sarah Work (Alliance Party) Candidate Connection

There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified.

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Campaign finance

Endorsements

Ballotpedia did not identify endorsements for Work in this election.

Pledges

Work signed the following pledges.

  • U.S. Term Limits

2022

See also: South Carolina Treasurer election, 2022

General election

General election for South Carolina Treasurer

Incumbent Curtis Loftis defeated Sarah Work in the general election for South Carolina Treasurer on November 8, 2022.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of Curtis Loftis
Curtis Loftis (R) Candidate Connection
 
79.7
 
1,129,961
Image of Sarah Work
Sarah Work (Alliance Party) Candidate Connection
 
19.9
 
281,695
 Other/Write-in votes
 
0.5
 
6,630

Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source

Total votes: 1,418,286
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Republican primary election

The Republican primary election was canceled. Incumbent Curtis Loftis advanced from the Republican primary for South Carolina Treasurer.

Alliance Party convention

Alliance Party convention for South Carolina Treasurer

Sarah Work advanced from the Alliance Party convention for South Carolina Treasurer on April 23, 2022.

Candidate
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Image of Sarah Work
Sarah Work (Alliance Party) Candidate Connection

There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source

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2020

See also: South Carolina State Senate elections, 2020

General election

General election for South Carolina State Senate District 14

Incumbent Harvey Peeler defeated Sarah Work in the general election for South Carolina State Senate District 14 on November 3, 2020.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of Harvey Peeler
Harvey Peeler (R)
 
83.9
 
42,377
Image of Sarah Work
Sarah Work (Alliance Party of South Carolina) Candidate Connection
 
15.7
 
7,928
 Other/Write-in votes
 
0.5
 
229

Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source

Total votes: 50,534
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Republican primary election

The Republican primary election was canceled. Incumbent Harvey Peeler advanced from the Republican primary for South Carolina State Senate District 14.

Alliance Party of South Carolina convention

Alliance Party of South Carolina convention for South Carolina State Senate District 14

Sarah Work advanced from the Alliance Party of South Carolina convention for South Carolina State Senate District 14 on April 18, 2020.

Candidate
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Image of Sarah Work
Sarah Work (Alliance Party of South Carolina) Candidate Connection

There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified.

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2018

See also: South Carolina Treasurer election, 2018

General election

General election for South Carolina Treasurer

Incumbent Curtis Loftis defeated Rosalyn Glenn and Sarah Work in the general election for South Carolina Treasurer on November 6, 2018.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of Curtis Loftis
Curtis Loftis (R)
 
56.0
 
952,233
Image of Rosalyn Glenn
Rosalyn Glenn (D)
 
42.5
 
722,977
Image of Sarah Work
Sarah Work (American Party) Candidate Connection
 
1.5
 
25,979
 Other/Write-in votes
 
0.0
 
711

Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source

Total votes: 1,701,900
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for South Carolina Treasurer

Rosalyn Glenn advanced from the Democratic primary for South Carolina Treasurer on June 12, 2018.

Candidate
✔
Image of Rosalyn Glenn
Rosalyn Glenn

There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified.

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Republican primary election

Republican primary for South Carolina Treasurer

Incumbent Curtis Loftis advanced from the Republican primary for South Carolina Treasurer on June 12, 2018.

Candidate
✔
Image of Curtis Loftis
Curtis Loftis

Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified.

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Campaign themes

2024

Ballotpedia survey responses

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Candidate Connection

Sarah Work completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Work's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.

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I'm a mother, a wife, a daughter, a small business owner. I'm a citizen of the United States that is concerned that we are living in a corpocracy not a democracy.
  • Given that the state Comptroller General & Treasurer's offices have lost $5 Billion through accounting errors and missing bank accounts - I believe that the state legislature needs to begin to be a bit more transparent and hawkish on their oversight of these offices. With my 20+ years of experience in public accounting, I know and understand accounting systems and want to make sure that the state is doing everything it can to check and verify the reports coming out of the state's accounting functions.
  • Healthy populations contribute to the state's wellbeing. The state should be doing more to ensure that constituents have access to good local healthcare. I want to make sure that we are expanding services in South Carolina so that in the event of a medical emergency, those in rural populations do not need to drive +30 minutes to seek care OR wait 30 minutes for help to get to them. I also believe that the disadvantaged & vulnerable populations of our state should have access to healthcare. I want to expand Medicaid for the disabled and children that are living below the poverty line.
  • As a women I believe that it is important that we have equal representation in government. The LACK of women legislators in South Carolina is appalling. The experiences of women are SO different than men and those experiences provide us with a different perspective on life; informing our decisions under a different light. In order to have well rounded legislation we really MUST have a diverse and multi perspective representation in order to meet the best compromises that work well for ALL citizens of our state.
>Government oversight

>Privacy
>Healthcare

>Education
The Boys in the Boat
Transparency. Candidates should own their TRUTH and be eager to meet with constituents. Elected officials should be citizen leaders not career politicians.
To work for the constituents of their district - from all walks of life, religious backgrounds, economic status, etc. An elected official must be ethical and work for compromise in order to get the business of government done.
The Oklahoma City bombing - I was 13
I worked in a monogram shop for my neighbor when I was 12-13.
One of mutual respect and understanding where we can accomplish the business of the people.
Climate change - we are a state on an ocean that is warming. Mega storms are becoming more and more common place. We need to make sure we have the infrastructure in place to support our costal communities, ensure property integrity, and emergency systems in place for catastrophic events.
It doesn't hurt, but it is not necessary.
YES! These are people you need to work with in order to get the business of government done. It is absolutely necessary to have relationships with folks so that you can relate to them on a personal level to understand what moves them in this world.
As a third party candidate, there is one story that I hear over and over - the two party system isn't working - government is corrupt - I'm not being heard. Enough people are so disenfranchised by politics they have stopped engaging. That is my biggest worry - that people become complacent with the "way things are" and don't try to make things better.
Yes
Finance

Ethics
Interstate Cooperation

Banking and Insurance
I believe the state could be doing more to be financially transparent. Not only between the Comptroller General and Treasurer's office but also with other departments that continue to ask for funds - withOUT using the funds they were granted in the prior legislative session.
Currently South Carolina does not have a grass roots ballot initiative processes. Instead these state wide votes on legislative changes have to be approved by the legislature for ballot access. I do believe that we should have the ability to allow the population to bring their directives to a popular vote without having to push through a legislative agenda that is already VERY full.

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2022

Candidate Connection

Sarah Work completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2022. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Work's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.

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I am a mother, a wife, a small business owner. I am a CPA with 18 years of experience in public accounting and understand the importance of proper planning.
  • I understand business & finance. I am interested in new technology and the importance of safeguarding assets. I want to make sure that the treasurer's office is led by someone who understands the dynamics of analytical planning so that South Carolina is ready for the future.
  • It is unethical for any state official to use state program dollars to further their political agenda. I will be introducing legislation that inhibits politicians from using advertising dollars for state programs to broadcast their name or face.
  • As an Alliance Party candidate I am term limited by my party to 3 terms in office. We need a world with citizen leaders, not a political class.
Educating constituents from cradle to grave is a personal passion of mine. It is never to early to learn about the power of the dollar and understand how to save for your future or the future of those you love. I also think it is imperative that the state treasurer be able to do the math, understand monetary trends, engage in the broader world, and be open to new ideas and emerging technology. We can only move forward together if we seek to understand each other.
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory: It is the dream of the underdog. Finding a truth within yourself that allows you to rise above all the chaos and succeed despite the worst of the world.
Have you ever seen the snake on a penny?

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2020

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Candidate Connection

Sarah Work completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2020. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Work's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.

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I am a firm believer in the endless possibilities of hope and love. I question the status quo and seek to help those who are less fortunate. I am a small business owner, mother, wife, daughter, sister. I want to make sure that I leave the world a better place for my children, all children, and generations to come. I believe the best way to teach and lead is by example, as our actions speak louder than words. We the people, have the capabilities to create compromise, work together, and promote common sense solutions to today's issues; we need only to exercise those capabilities and as an elected official I plan to do so.
  • All levels of government should have term limits. I plan to introduce legislation that would implement term limits across the state of South Carolina.
  • Voters should choose their politicians; politicians should not choose their voters. I plan to introduce legislation that would end partisan gerrymandering in the state of South Carolina.
  • From energy consumption to home building, state wide internet access to a modernized legislature, South Carolina needs to analyze the data, think harder, and plan smarter for our future.
I am personally passionate, as are 70%+ of voters in the United States. that all levels of government should have term limits. This is why I am running as an Alliance Party Candidate. The Alliance Party limits the number of terms a candidate can serve in office. I believe so wholeheartedly in term limits that I am running for office with a political party that requires it.
I haven't written it yet... stay tuned.
Ethical, transparent, and trustworthy.
I look for the silver lining of any situation. Nothing and no one is perfect, but you have to be able to find the good in something, even if it is just to know there is something good. I am thankful for every opportunity that has ever been given to me by those who believe in me. I trust we are all here for a purpose and that our destinies, whether beautiful or not, are of our own making.
To remain ethical, transparent, and follow through on passing legislation to end political gerrymandering in SC and implement term limits for elected officials at all levels of government.
I'm not here to leave legacies. Political office is not about a legacy it is about doing your part, pulling your weight, and getting things done.
One of the first historical events I remembered as a child was the Berlin Wall being torn down, I was eight. I remember the hope removing that wall generated. The excitement was thrilling. I think it was an early precursor to the open floor plan rage of the early 2000's.
"Ring of Fire" by Johnny Cash
Giving birth, it's not easy, but worth it.
No, I think that it is important to have legislators with experiences from outside of government to insure that a wide range of laws are enacted, with diverse and well debated points of view.
Access to information inequities, energy and healthcare costs.
I believe the best relationship is one that is balanced; where both branches share the burdens of household chores (doing things that aren't fun or easy, because they need to be done). As with all healthy relationships there should be some element of compromise.
Yes! How else are you supposed to accomplish anything? The whole point of a legislature is to work with others in order to manage, direct, and affect change for your constituents.
• Create an independent Citizens Redistricting Commission to draw fair maps

• Pass a Constitutional Amendment to allow citizens to vote for fair maps
Ethics, Education, and Interstate Cooperation
No, I think it's time that politicians think outside historical references.
Yes, SC State Treasurer.
"Roads and traffic in SC suck." I hear this all the time. It is probably the third most common thing I talk to folks about after term limits and gerrymandering.

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2018

Ballotpedia survey responses

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Candidate Connection

Sarah Work participated in Ballotpedia's candidate survey on August 29, 2018. The survey questions appear in bold, and Sarah Work's responses follow below.[4]

What would be your top three priorities, if elected?

“ 1. Get a law passed that would prohibit elected officials from using their likeness or name in state sponsored advertising
2. Make as many investments and contracts open to the public to provide transparency and insure that all investments and contracts are in the best interest of the taxpayers.
3. Place investment earnings back into the general fund as required by law.[5][6] 		”

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about? Why?

“ Campaign finance reform, governmental transparency and accountability.Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; invalid names, e.g. too many[6] ”

Ballotpedia also asked the candidate a series of optional questions. Sarah Work answered the following:

Who do you look up to? Whose example would you like to follow and why?

“ My grandparents each gave me a good example to follow. #1 Tell the truth #2 Own your flaws #3 Accept people the way they are #4 A little hard work goes a long way.[6] ”
Is there a book, essay, film, or something else that best describes your political philosophy?
“ Nope. I encourage those who would like to learn more about my political philosophy to send me an email with questions.[6] ”
What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?
“ Honest, humble, and courageous.[6] ”
What qualities do you possess that would make you a successful officeholder?
“ I know how to laugh at myself and enjoy being part of a team.[6] ”
What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office?
“ The core responsibilities for someone elected to this office are: #1 Provide an environment in which the professionals that work within the treasurers office can perform their jobs with dignity #2 Insure that the investments and contracts that are controlled by the treasurer's office are in the best interest of the taxpayers #3 Follow the law.[6] ”
What legacy would you like to leave?
“ If I am elected as SC Treasurer, I would like to leave a legacy of restoring trust and professionalism to the office of the Treasurer.[6] ”
What is the first historical event that happened in your lifetime that you remember? How old were you at that time?
“ I remember when the Berlin Wall came down. I was eight.[6] ”
What was your very first job? How long did you have it?
“ My neighbor growing up ran a small monogramming shop out of her basement. I would help her set the frames before sewing and trim the stiches after the machine finished. I helped as I was needed for about 5 years.[6] ”
What kind of skills or expertise do you believe would be the most helpful for the holders of this office to possess?
“ A financial background with a clear understanding of accounting systems and budgeting.[6] ”

Ballotpedia biographical submission form

The candidate completed Ballotpedia's biographical information submission form:

“ What is your political philosophy?

I hope to restore trust and professionalism to the treasurer's office. I'm running for office to provide voters with an alternative to the status quo.

Is there anything you would like to add?

Decisions are made by those who show up.[6]

”
—Sarah Work[2]


Campaign finance summary

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Sarah Work campaign contribution history
YearOfficeStatusContributionsExpenditures
2022South Carolina TreasurerLost general$0 $2
2020South Carolina State Senate District 14Lost general$5,223 N/A**
Grand total$5,223 $2
Sources: OpenSecrets,  Federal Elections Commission ***This product uses the openFEC API but is not endorsed or certified by the Federal Election Commission (FEC).
** Data on expenditures is not available for this election cycle
Note: Totals above reflect only available data.

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    Footnotes

    1. ↑ Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on October 10, 2022
    2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on August 19, 2020
    3. ↑ Information submitted on Ballotpedia’s biographical information submission form on August 29, 2018
    4. ↑ Note: The candidate's answers have been reproduced here verbatim without edits or corrections by Ballotpedia.
    5. ↑ Ballotpedia's candidate survey, "Sarah Work's responses," August 29, 2018
    6. ↑ 6.00 6.01 6.02 6.03 6.04 6.05 6.06 6.07 6.08 6.09 6.10 6.11 Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.


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