South Carolina House of Representatives District 84
South Carolina House of Representatives District 84 is represented by Melissa Oremus (R).
As of the 2020 Census, South Carolina state representatives represented an average of 41,328 residents. After the 2010 Census, each member represented 37,468 residents.
About the chamber
Members of the South Carolina House of Representatives serve two-year terms and are not subject to term limits. South Carolina legislators assume office the Monday after the election.[1]
Qualifications
To be eligible to serve in the South Carolina House of Representatives, a candidate must be:[2]
- A U.S. citizen at the time of filing
- A registered voter
- 21 years old at the filing deadline time
- A resident of the district at the filing deadline time
- Not have been convicted of a felony or offense against election laws unless it has been 15 years since the completion of the sentence for the crime or unless the person has been pardoned
Salaries
- See also: Comparison of state legislative salaries
| State legislative salaries, 2024[3] | |
|---|---|
| Salary | Per diem |
| $10,400/year | $231/day |
Vacancies
If there is a vacancy in the South Carolina Legislature, the presiding officer of the chamber in which the vacancy happens must call for a special election. If candidates plan to seek the nomination through a political party primary or a political party convention, the filing period begins on the third Friday after the vacancy occurs. The qualifying deadline is eight days after the filing period opens.[4]
If a candidate plans to seek the nomination via petition, all signatures must be submitted to the appropriate filing officer no later than 60 days before the election. All signatures must be verified by the filing officer no later than 45 days before the election.[5]
A primary election must be held on the eleventh Tuesday after the vacancy occurs. If necessary, a primary runoff must be held on the thirteenth Tuesday after the vacancy occurs. The special election is held on the twentieth Tuesday after the vacancy occurs. If the twentieth Tuesday after the vacancy occurs is less than 60 days prior to the general election, the special election must be held on the same day as the general election.[5][6]
See sources: South Carolina Const. Art. III, § 25 and South Carolina Code Ann. § 7-13-190
District map
Redistricting
2020 redistricting cycle
South Carolina enacted new state legislative district maps on December 10, 2021, when Gov. McMaster signed a proposal approved by the South Carolina House and Senate into law. The South Carolina Senate approved House and Senate map proposals in a 43-1 vote on December 7, 2021, and the House approved the new districts in a 75-27 vote on December 9, 2021. Gov. McMaster signed the bill into law the next day.[7]
The House maps were updated on June 28, 2022, by Senate Bill 1024. The updated maps became effective for the 2024 elections.[8][9]
How does redistricting in South Carolina work? In South Carolina, congressional and state legislative district boundaries are drawn by the state legislature. These lines are subject to veto by the governor.[10]
South Carolina's legislative redistricting committees adopted redistricting guidelines in 2011. These guidelines recommend that all congressional and state legislative districts be contiguous and "attempt to preserve communities of interest and cores of incumbents' existing districts." Further, the guidelines suggest that districts should "adhere to county, municipal, and voting precinct boundary lines." These guidelines may modified by the legislature at its discretion.[10]
South Carolina House of Representatives District 84
before 2020 redistricting cycle
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South Carolina House of Representatives District 84
after 2020 redistricting cycle
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Elections
2024
See also: South Carolina House of Representatives elections, 2024
General election
General election for South Carolina House of Representatives District 84
Incumbent Melissa Oremus won election in the general election for South Carolina House of Representatives District 84 on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Melissa Oremus (R) | 98.8 | 15,098 |
| Other/Write-in votes | 1.2 | 179 | ||
| Total votes: 15,277 | |||
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Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled. Incumbent Melissa Oremus advanced from the Republican primary for South Carolina House of Representatives District 84.
2022
General election
General election for South Carolina House of Representatives District 84
Incumbent Melissa Oremus won election in the general election for South Carolina House of Representatives District 84 on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Melissa Oremus (R) | 97.9 | 8,934 |
| Other/Write-in votes | 2.1 | 190 | ||
| Total votes: 9,124 | |||
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Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled. Incumbent Melissa Oremus advanced from the Republican primary for South Carolina House of Representatives District 84.
2020
General election
General election for South Carolina House of Representatives District 84
Incumbent Melissa Oremus won election in the general election for South Carolina House of Representatives District 84 on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Melissa Oremus (R) | 97.1 | 14,056 |
| Other/Write-in votes | 2.9 | 414 | ||
| Total votes: 14,470 | |||
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Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled. Incumbent Melissa Oremus advanced from the Republican primary for South Carolina House of Representatives District 84.
2019
A special election for South Carolina House of Representatives District 84 was called for October 1, 2019. A primary was held on July 30, 2019. A primary runoff was scheduled for August 13, 2019. The candidate filing deadline was June 15, 2019.[11][12]
The seat became vacant after Ronnie Young (R) passed away on May 19, 2019.[13]
See also: South Carolina state legislative special elections, 2019
General election
Special general election for South Carolina House of Representatives District 84
Melissa Oremus won election in the special general election for South Carolina House of Representatives District 84 on October 1, 2019.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Melissa Oremus (R) | 97.4 | 809 |
| Other/Write-in votes | 2.6 | 22 | ||
| Total votes: 831 | |||
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Republican primary runoff election
Special Republican primary runoff for South Carolina House of Representatives District 84
Melissa Oremus defeated Alvin Padgett in the special Republican primary runoff for South Carolina House of Representatives District 84 on August 13, 2019.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Melissa Oremus | 56.2 | 1,178 |
 | Alvin Padgett | 43.8 | 917 | |
| Total votes: 2,095 | |||
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Republican primary election
Special Republican primary for South Carolina House of Representatives District 84
The following candidates ran in the special Republican primary for South Carolina House of Representatives District 84 on July 30, 2019.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Melissa Oremus | 30.9 | 699 |
| ✔ | | Alvin Padgett | 23.4 | 528 |
| Cody Anderson | 20.4 | 460 | ||
| Danny Feagin | 19.1 | 432 | ||
| Ralph Gunter | 5.8 | 130 | ||
| Sean Pumphrey (Unofficially withdrew) | 0.4 | 10 | ||
| Total votes: 2,259 | |||
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2018
General election
General election for South Carolina House of Representatives District 84
Incumbent Ronnie Young defeated Jennifer Lariscey in the general election for South Carolina House of Representatives District 84 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Ronnie Young (R) | 64.8 | 8,270 | |
 | Jennifer Lariscey (D) | 35.1 | 4,487 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.1 | 14 | ||
| Total votes: 12,771 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for South Carolina House of Representatives District 84
Jennifer Lariscey advanced from the Democratic primary for South Carolina House of Representatives District 84 on June 12, 2018.
Candidate | ||
| ✔ | | Jennifer Lariscey |
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for South Carolina House of Representatives District 84
Incumbent Ronnie Young advanced from the Republican primary for South Carolina House of Representatives District 84 on June 12, 2018.
Candidate | ||
| ✔ | Ronnie Young | |
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Susan Swanson (R)
2017
A special election for the position of South Carolina House of Representatives District 84 was held on May 30, 2017. The primary election took place on April 11, 2017. The filing deadline for political parties to nominate their candidates to run in this election was February 21, 2017.[14]
The seat was vacant following Chris Corley's (R) resignation. Corley resigned after being indicted on criminal domestic violence and weapon charges.[15]
Jennifer Lariscey ran unopposed in the Democratic primary. Ronnie Young defeated Jeff Waters in the Republican primary. S. Lance Weaver ran as a Constitution Party candidate.[16] Young defeated Lariscey and Weaver in the general election.[17]
| South Carolina House of Representatives, District 84, Special Election, 2017 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican |  Ronnie Young |
58.5% | 1,482 | |
| Democratic | Jennifer Lariscey | 37.9% | 959 | |
| Constitution | S. Lance Weaver | 3.6% | 90 | |
| Write-in | 0% | 1 | ||
| Total Votes | 2,532 | |||
| Source: South Carolina Election Commission | ||||
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 Chris Corley ran unopposed in the South Carolina House of Representatives District 84 general election.[18][19]
| South Carolina House of Representatives, District 84 General Election, 2016 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican | Chris Corley Incumbent (unopposed) |
100.00% | 11,884 | |
| Total Votes | 11,884 | |||
| Source: South Carolina State Election Commission | ||||
Incumbent Chris Corley ran unopposed in the South Carolina House of Representatives District 84 Republican primary.[20][21]
| South Carolina House of Representatives, District 84 Republican Primary, 2016 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | |
| Republican | Chris Corley Incumbent (unopposed) | |
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. Rosie Berry was unopposed in the Democratic primary. Chris Corley defeated Adam Mestres, Rick Turnbull, and Lance Weaver in the Republican primary. Berry was defeated by Corely in the general election. Susan Swanson (R) withdrew before the primary.[22][23]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Chris Corley |
64.4% | 6,054 | |
| Democratic | Rosie Berry | 35.6% | 3,341 | |
| Total Votes | 9,395 | |||
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
|---|---|---|
|
Chris Corley |
58.6% | 1,374 |
| Adam Mestres | 21.1% | 494 |
| Rick Turnbull | 18.2% | 427 |
| S. Lance Weaver | 2.1% | 50 |
| Total Votes | 2,345 | |
2012
Elections for the office of South Carolina House of Representatives consisted of a primary election on June 12, 2012, and a general election on November 6, 2012. The signature filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in this election was March 30, 2012. Incumbent James Smith (R) was unopposed in both the general election and Republican primary.[24][25]
Campaign contributions
From 2000 to 2024, candidates for South Carolina House of Representatives District 84 raised a total of $401,048. Candidates who raised money in contributions earned $14,854 on average. All figures come from Follow the Money
| Campaign contributions, South Carolina House of Representatives District 84 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Year | Amount | Candidates | Average |
| 2024 | $19,975 | 1 | $19,975 |
| 2022 | $6,349 | 1 | $6,349 |
| 2020 | $9,050 | 1 | $9,050 |
| 2019 | $104,319 | 6 | $17,387 |
| 2018 | $26,963 | 2 | $13,482 |
| 2016 | $8,374 | 1 | $8,374 |
| 2014 | $49,631 | 5 | $9,926 |
| 2012 | $6,545 | 1 | $6,545 |
| 2010 | $27,073 | 2 | $13,537 |
| 2008 | $48,397 | 2 | $24,199 |
| 2006 | $28,017 | 1 | $28,017 |
| 2004 | $9,903 | 1 | $9,903 |
| 2002 | $23,926 | 1 | $23,926 |
| 2000 | $32,526 | 2 | $16,263 |
| Total | $401,048 | 27 | $14,854 |
Other election results in district
The map below highlight's this state legislative district and provides election results from the most recent election. Using the dropdown on the left, you can choose to view results for the most recent presidential election or U.S. House district election instead. This will show you the votes cast in this district for that election. The dropdown on the right will let you see either the map colored by the percentage of votes the winning candidate received or let you know the number and type of votes cast by size and shade of the circle in each county.
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See also
- South Carolina State Legislature
- South Carolina State Senate
- South Carolina House of Representatives
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ South Carolina Legislature, "Article III - Legislative Department," accessed October 4, 2021
- ↑ South Carolina Election Commission, "Candidates," accessed May 23, 2025
- ↑ National Conference of State Legislatures, "2024 Legislator Compensation," August 21, 2024
- ↑ South Carolina State Legislature, "South Carolina Code," accessed February 17, 2021 (Statute 7-13-190 (A)-(B))
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 South Carolina State Legislature, "South Carolina Code," accessed February 17, 2021 (Statute 7-13-190 (B))
- ↑ South Carolina State Legislature, "South Carolina Constitution," accessed February 17, 2021 (Article 3, Section 25)
- ↑ LegiScan, "South Carolina House Bill 4493," accessed December 14, 2021
- ↑ South Carolina Revenue and Fiscal Affairs Office, "SC General Assembly," accessed March 17, 2025
- ↑ LegiScan, "South Carolina Senate Bill 1024," accessed March 17, 2025
- ↑ 10.0 10.1 All About Redistricting, "South Carolina," accessed May 8, 2015
- ↑ Aiken Standard, "Special election to decide Rep. Ronnie Young's successor set for Oct. 1," May 27, 2019
- ↑ South Carolina Election Commission, "10/1/2019 State House District 84 Special Election," accessed June 17, 2019
- ↑ The State, "‘A quiet leader’: Longtime public servant, SC Rep. Ronnie Young dies at 71," May 19, 2019
- ↑ scvotes.org, "House of Representatives District 84 Special Election," accessed March 11, 2017
- ↑ counton2.com, "SC State Representative Chris Corley indicted on domestic violence charge," January 4, 2017
- ↑ scvotes.org, "State House of Representatives District 84 Republican Primary," accessed May 31, 2017
- ↑ South Carolina Election Commission, "State House of Representatives District 84 Special Election," May 30, 2017
- ↑ 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, "2014 Election Information," accessed March 31, 2014
- ↑ South Carolina State Election Commission, "Official general election results," accessed November 13, 2014
- ↑ "South Carolina State Election Commission - Official General Election Results," accessed October 29, 2013
- ↑ "South Carolina State Election Commission - Official Primary Results," accessed October 29, 2013
