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Sarita Edgerton

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Sarita Edgerton
Image of Sarita Edgerton
South Carolina House of Representatives District 34
Tenure

2024 - Present

Term ends

2026

Years in position

0

Predecessor
Elections and appointments
Last elected

November 5, 2024

Education

Bachelor's

Winthrop University, 1996

Personal
Birthplace
Shelby, N.C.
Religion
Baptist
Profession
Real estate agent
Contact

Sarita Edgerton (Republican Party) is a member of the South Carolina House of Representatives, representing District 34. She assumed office on November 11, 2024. Her current term ends on November 9, 2026.

Edgerton (Republican Party) ran for election to the South Carolina House of Representatives to represent District 34. She won in the general election on November 5, 2024.

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

Biography

Sarita Edgerton was born in Shelby, North Carolina. She earned a bachelor's degree from Winthrop University in 1996. Her career experience includes working as a real estate agent, public school teacher, corporate salesperson, and server.[1]

Elections

2024

See also: South Carolina House of Representatives elections, 2024

General election

General election for South Carolina House of Representatives District 34

Sarita Edgerton won election in the general election for South Carolina House of Representatives District 34 on November 5, 2024.

Candidate
%
Votes
Image of Sarita Edgerton
Sarita Edgerton (R) Candidate Connection
 
98.4
 
16,061
 Other/Write-in votes
 
1.6
 
269

Total votes: 16,330
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Republican primary runoff election

Republican primary runoff for South Carolina House of Representatives District 34

Sarita Edgerton defeated JoAnne LaBounty in the Republican primary runoff for South Carolina House of Representatives District 34 on June 25, 2024.

Candidate
%
Votes
Image of Sarita Edgerton
Sarita Edgerton Candidate Connection
 
62.3
 
1,714
JoAnne LaBounty
 
37.7
 
1,036

Total votes: 2,750
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for South Carolina House of Representatives District 34

Sarita Edgerton and JoAnne LaBounty advanced to a runoff. They defeated Henry Ross in the Republican primary for South Carolina House of Representatives District 34 on June 11, 2024.

Candidate
%
Votes
Image of Sarita Edgerton
Sarita Edgerton Candidate Connection
 
40.4
 
1,670
JoAnne LaBounty
 
33.8
 
1,394
Henry Ross
 
25.8
 
1,065

Total votes: 4,129
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Campaign finance

Endorsements

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Campaign themes

2024

Ballotpedia survey responses

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Candidate Connection

Sarita Edgerton completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Edgerton'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 married to my husband, Mike and a mom of 4. I am a Realtor in the Upstate of SC. Serving my community is my passion whether at the local pregnancy center or the soup kitchen or my local neighbors.
  • Easing tax burdens on District 34 and ensuring fiscal responsibility on the state level.
  • Shoring up personal property rights as enshrined in the 14th Amendment. We can do this by making sure squatters have no rights. The rights belong to the owners.
  • As a Christian, the subject of life is very important. I believe life is precious. We need to let women know they aren’t alone and that they are loved and supported in choosing life for their babies.
As a Realtor, personal property rights are of vital importance. As a Christian, I am pro-life and pro-mother. As a mom on a budget, fiscal responsibility is essential especially in Columbia.
My mother in law is a wonderful human being who loves everyone without limit. She is kind, gentle, and loves serving others in her church and community. If I could be half the woman she is, that would be amazing!
I am unafraid of doing what is right no matter how much heat I take from others.
We, as parents, have tried to instill in our children a set of core values of loving God and loving your neighbor as yourself. If we do those 2 things and do them well, District 34, SC, the US, and the world would be a better place.
Cashier at Bi-Lo in Easley in high school. By my senior year, I was a customer service supervisor.
The Bible is my favorite and most read book. “One Second After” by William Forstchen
Lucy Pevensee from The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe
“Where everybody knows your name” from Cheers
The executive and legislative branches should work together in their constitutional capacities to best serve South Carolinians and preserve our values and our state.
Managing all of the infrastructure issues that the influx of new residents need to make our state thrive.
No. Time was when legislators were farmers and business owners not professional politicians who are so far from their constituents.
Yes. Nothing can get done without cooperation. But I won’t compromise my integrity to do so.
Ways and means, judicial, legislative oversight
There is a huge need for transparency and fiscal responsibility at the state house. We need to hold the government accountable for the decisions they make and how they spend money.

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Campaign finance summary


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Sarita Edgerton campaign contribution history
YearOfficeStatusContributionsExpenditures
2024* South Carolina House of Representatives District 34Won general$20,086 $18,794
Grand total$20,086 $18,794
Sources: OpenSecretsFederal Elections Commission ***This product uses the openFEC API but is not endorsed or certified by the Federal Election Commission (FEC).
* Data from this year may not be complete

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Footnotes

  1. Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on April 16, 2024

Political offices
Preceded by
Roger Nutt (R)
South Carolina House of Representatives District 34
2024-Present
Succeeded by
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