South Carolina House of Representatives District 55 candidate surveys, 2022

Elections in South Carolina, 2022

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This article shows responses from candidates in the 2022 election for South Carolina House of Representatives District 55 who completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey.

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Candidates and election results

General election

General election for South Carolina House of Representatives District 55

Incumbent Jackie Hayes defeated Robert Norton and Michael Copland in the general election for South Carolina House of Representatives District 55 on November 8, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Jackie Hayes (D)	49.8	5,577
		Robert Norton (R)	46.5	5,208
		Michael Copland (Independence Party)	3.4	383
		Other/Write-in votes	0.2	20

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 11,188
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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?

Robert Norton (R)

I will work hard with State and Local Law Enforcement Agencies to combat crime in our district .

i will fight to obtain more resources for our teachers and students to have more options at a better education.

i will try to work with outside sources to better our communities that we live in.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Robert Norton (R)

Education , Crime

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

Robert Norton (R)

I have looked up to a lot of people growing up ,but if i had to pick one it would be my current pastor because I have seen him do what was right no matter the cost .

What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?

Robert Norton (R)

Honesty , integrity, and compassion

What qualities do you possess that you believe would make you a successful officeholder?

Robert Norton (R)

I'm Honest , compassionate , and want to help people.

What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office?

Robert Norton (R)

to serve the people and to benefit there district as much as possible

What legacy would you like to leave?

Robert Norton (R)

that I was a servant for the people , and fought for what was right.

What is the first historical event that happened in your lifetime that you remember? How old were you at the time?

Robert Norton (R)

The space shuttle explosion I was 10 years old

What was your very first job? How long did you have it?

Robert Norton (R)

my first job was working on the farm .

What is your favorite book? Why?

Robert Norton (R)

Bible because it always has the answers it am looking for .

What is something that has been a struggle in your life?

Robert Norton (R)

trying to being the best at what I do at work and be the best husband and father at the same time .

What do you believe is the ideal relationship between the governor and state legislature?

Robert Norton (R)

to work together for the betterment of our state no matter there differences.

What do you perceive to be your state's greatest challenges over the next decade?

Robert Norton (R)

Crime

Do you believe that it’s beneficial for state legislators to have previous experience in government or politics?

Robert Norton (R)

no

Do you believe it’s beneficial to build relationships with other legislators? Please explain your answer.

Robert Norton (R)

yes , because we must all work together for the best interest of our state.

Are you interested in running for a different political office (for example, the U.S. Congress or governor) in the future?

Robert Norton (R)

not at this time

See also

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