Tally Parham Casey

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Tally Parham Casey

Democratic Party

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November 8, 2022

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Tally Parham Casey (Democratic Party) ran for election for Lieutenant Governor of South Carolina. Casey lost in the general election on November 8, 2022.

Elections

2022

See also: South Carolina gubernatorial and lieutenant gubernatorial election, 2022

General election

General election for Lieutenant Governor of South Carolina

Incumbent Pamela Evette defeated Tally Parham Casey and Jessica Ethridge in the general election for Lieutenant Governor of South Carolina on November 8, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Pamela Evette (R)	58.0	988,501
		Tally Parham Casey (D)	40.7	692,691
		Jessica Ethridge (L)	1.2	20,826
		Other/Write-in votes	0.1	1,174

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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Harold Geddings III (Labor Party)

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2022

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Casey's campaign website stated the following:

“	Joe's Freedom Agenda Joe believes South Carolinians deserve more freedoms, not less. He wants a government that doesn’t seek to control its citizens, but instead empowers them by increasing their personal liberties, improving access to opportunity, and investing in our people, not career politicians, lobbyists, or big corporations. Eliminate the state income tax People and businesses are fleeing high tax states and heading to ones with very low taxes or none at all. South Carolina can be an economic lighthouse for them by eliminating the state income tax. It's money you made and you should keep it, not the government. I’ll work with legislators to get this done so our state can be more competitive on the national scale. Temporarily suspend the gas tax Folks need relief at the pump. And every little bit helps. We should temporarily suspend the gas tax so that South Carolinians feel at least some relief. This can be done without impacting or delaying any highway projects because of the money our state will be receiving via the bipartisan infrastructure bill and the American Rescue Plan. Legalize marijuana and sports betting It’s time that South Carolina joined other states across the country to legalize and decriminalize marijuana and legalize sports betting. If people, especially veterans, feel the need to use marijuana to treat PTSD or other ailments, they should have that freedom. If you want to place a bet on a college football game, you should have that freedom. These things are already happening so our state should at least regulate it and harness those tax dollars for our benefit. It would create thousands of jobs, including farming, and would give us more money to pay our teachers and fix our roads. This is about freedom. The government shouldn’t be able to tell South Carolinians which plants they can smoke, or whether they can make money off of their favorite teams winning a game. Legalization would also allow us to spur economic growth and raise revenue to pay our teachers more and fix our roads. Give teachers a raise Our best teachers are leaving the profession because they do not feel appreciated. They need a raise. That’s why we have to increase every K-12 teacher and instructional aide’s salary by 10%; raise starting salaries from $36,000/year to $50,000/year by 2030; and reform the minimum teacher salary schedule to align with activities that enhance performance and student achievement. Fix our roads You don’t need to see a “Welcome to South Carolina” sign to know when you’ve driven into our state, because you feel it. South Carolina has the worst roads of any state in the country. Fixing our roads will not only save drivers money on car maintenance, but it will also save lives. Get rid of career politicians Have you ever noticed that politicians hardly ever retire? The same people who are making a career out of politics are making a mess of our state. The only way we’ll get rid of politicians who stay in office for 30, 40, or even 50 years is to impose term limits and age limits. Judges in South Carolina have to retire by age 72. If 72 is too old to interpret the law, shouldn’t it be too old to make the law? Keep the government out of our medical decisions Whether it's abortion bans or vaccine mandates, the government shouldn’t make medical decisions on our behalf. We should have the freedom to make decisions about our own bodies and health without government interference. Joe's Policy Plans Joe's Plan to End the Teacher Shortage Crisis South Carolina is currently facing an unprecedented teacher shortage. In just the last year, nearly 7,000 public school teachers in our state left their job. That’s nearly 1 in 7 teachers in this state. Last year, nearly 3 times as many teachers left the profession than joined it. And there are currently over 1,000 vacant teaching positions in our state. There are countless challenges facing our public education system, but none more important than ending the teacher shortage. Joe’s plan focuses on two main goals to address this statewide emergency: recruitment and retention of quality educators. Increase teacher pay to record levels Teacher pay in South Carolina continues to be among the lowest in the country and Joe believes we cannot address the teacher shortage crisis unless we substantially raise teacher pay to record levels: Immediately increase every K-12 teacher and instructional aide’s salary by 10% Raise starting salaries from $36,000/year to $50,000/year by 2030 Reform the minimum teacher salary schedule to align with activities that enhance performance and student achievement 12 weeks of paid parental leave South Carolina currently offers no paid parental or family leave. Joe believes we should ensure teachers can grow their family without fear or going months without pay. Twelve weeks of paid parental leave for all public school teachers if the employee or their partner/spouse are having or adopting a child Triple the Teaching Fellows Scholarship program by the end of Joe's administration The Teaching Fellows Scholarship Program provides scholarships to college students majoring in education. Upon graduation and certification, Teaching Fellows must teach in a South Carolina public school for a number of years equal to the number of years the recipient was awarded the scholarship. Joe believes expanding this program allows future educators to receive their degrees and certifications without taking on high levels of debt and provides them with the support necessary to ensure long-term success. Increase the scholarship from $3,000/semester to $9,000/semester Expand the number of Teaching Fellows from 200 to 600 Expand the number of colleges and universities that offer Educator-Prepared Programs and the Teaching Fellows Scholarship Program Additional classroom support for teachers Joe understands how vital it is for schools to have the support systems necessary to meet student needs and allow teachers to focus on teaching. Lower class sizes and enforce caps Require and protect uninterrupted planning time Work with school districts to identify ways to increase support staff, including but not limited to teaching assistants, guidance counselors, social workers, mental health professionals, nurses, etc. Fund instructional aides through the state (instead of districts) and establish a minimum salary schedule Trust teachers to do their jobs South Carolina teachers need the freedom to adapt their teaching strategies to best suit their students. Joe believes we should get Columbia politicians out of our classrooms and trust teachers to do their jobs while giving districts more flexibility. Reduce the amount of instructional time lost to testing Re-establish local control to allow school districts flexibility to meet student and teacher needs Remove mandates for specific recertification classes and allow teachers to select recertification requirements that best fit their professional goals Joe's Voting Rights Plan Today, former U.S. Representative Joe Cunningham, a Democratic candidate for governor, announced his plan to protect and expand voting rights in South Carolina. Cunningham’s plan includes:​ 1. Automatic voter registration 2. Same-day registration 3. End straight ticket voting 4. No-excuse early voting 5. Make Election Day a state holiday 6. Enact independent redistricting commission to end gerrymandering 7. Expand types of allowable IDs for voting to include utility bills and college IDs 8. Prevent long lines by investing in sufficient voting machines and poll workers 9. Eliminate requirement that mail-in ballots be certified by witnesses 10. Make drop boxes available in every county for absentee ballots “Right now South Carolina has some of the most restrictive and archaic voting laws in the country, and when I’m governor that’s going to change,” Cunningham said. “In our state, you can vote with your concealed weapons permit but not your college ID. You have to sign an affidavit swearing that you are unable to vote on election day before you can vote early. And South Carolina is one of only six states that still allows straight-ticket voting which is nothing more than state-sponsored partisanship. It’s time for our state to lead on voting rights and this plan will help us do just that.” While a member of Congress, Cunningham was a sponsor of HR1, the For the People Act, a comprehensive voting rights bill that has passed the House in each of the last two sessions of Congress. Joe's Plan to End the Prohibition and Criminalization of Marijuana Legalize marijuana for medical and recreational use: Allow law enforcement to spend more resources on violent crime: South Carolina is currently faced with the highest murder rate in our state's history. Legalizing marijuana will make South Carolina communities safer by freeing up law enforcement resources and time to combat violent crime and help curb our state's murder rate. Save taxpayer money: South Carolina has the second-highest arrest rate for marijuana offenses in the country. In 2016, SC spent an estimated $47.4 million dollars on legal costs related to cannabis alone. Legalizing cannabis will save taxpayers’ money by lowering administrative costs and legal costs of prosecuting marijuana cases. Provide critical medical care and curb opioid abuse: Legalizing marijuana for medical use can help South Carolinians suffering from chronic and debilitating illnesses, including seizures, chemotherapy-induced side effects, chronic pain, and PTSD. It can also help reduce dependence on opioids. In states that have legalized cannabis, opioid use dropped by as much as one million doses per day. Veterans consume cannabis at a higher rate than the general population, yet they are viewed as criminals in the eyes of the government for whom they put their lives on the line to defend. According to the American Legion, nearly 1 in 4 veterans reported using cannabis specifically “to treat a mental or physical condition.” End the racial disparities in marijuana enforcement: Marijuana laws have disproportionately targeted people of color. Black South Carolinians are almost four times more likely to be arrested for marijuana possession than white South Carolinians, even though they use marijuana at similar rates. Raise revenue through legalization and responsible regulation: Tax legal marijuana to generate new state revenue: States that have legalized marijuana have seen significant growth in tax revenue. For example, Oregon, a state with a slightly smaller population than South Carolina, brought in over $133 million in revenue from marijuana just in 2020. Legalizing marijuana would generate tens of millions in new tax revenue. And there are several ways we could consider deploying it, including providing critical funding to fix our roads, expand Medicaid, give our hardworking teachers the pay they deserve, or even substantially cut taxes on South Carolina families - all without raising taxes. Regulate marijuana like we regulate alcohol: Put in place robust guidelines for how marijuana is grown, sold, and consumed using similar guidelines that already exist for alcohol consumption. These can include limits on grower or dispensary locations and limits on public consumption. Offer South Carolinians a second chance: Expunge the criminal records of people with low-level marijuana convictions and provide them with a second chance at life: A marijuana conviction can prevent someone from getting a job, going to college, getting approved for housing, or taking out a loan. This leads to less opportunity, more poverty, more crime, and more reliance on the government. Legalizing marijuana will provide thousands of South Carolinians with a second chance at having a productive life. Create jobs and give local farmers a boost: Legalizing marijuana would boost our state’s economy and create new jobs for in-state farmers and entrepreneurs: South Carolina farmers should be at the front of the line to be able to grow and harvest marijuana. We will work to maximize opportunities for Black farmers who have lost their land and allow them to build generational wealth through the cannabis industry. Joe's Anti-Corruption Plan Charleston, SC - Former U.S. Representative and Democratic Gubernatorial candidate Joe Cunningham released a sweeping ethics reform package on Thursday, aimed at cleaning up Columbia from the corruption - both seen and unseen - that has been prevalent for decades. Cunningham’s Plan to Fight Corruption: Impose term limits on all legislators (three terms for House members, two terms for senators). Ban legislators and the governor from raising campaign money during legislative session so they can focus more on doing their job than on keeping their job. Report all PAC expenditures and contributions within 24 hours. Increase transparency by disclosing all meetings and communications with paid lobbyists. End the legislature's role and influence in electing college boards of trustees by moving to a more independent Board of Regents system to oversee all public colleges and universities. Ban legislators from voting on bills being lobbied for or against by a member of their immediate family. Strengthen the State Ethics Commission and abolish the House and Senate Ethics Committees so legislators are no longer policing other legislators. End dark money groups in South Carolina. “Two decades of one-party rule has created a culture of corruption at the state house that empowers special interests, lobbyists, and career politicians, while the working people of this state get ignored,” said Cunningham. “It’s time to bring about significant reform and accountability to our ethics laws so the elected officials of this state can start working for the people they represent - not themselves. As governor, I’ll make ethics reform and tackling corruption at the state house a top priority because the people of this state deserve leadership that cares more about the next generation than the next election.” Cunningham announced his campaign for governor on April 26th alongside a 46-county tour of the state. Since announcing, Cunningham has visited five counties, released a record-breaking 48-hour fundraising haul, and the Cook Political Report cited his formidable candidacy in their decision to shift the governor’s race to a more competitive position. In 2018, Cunningham flipped a congressional district that voted for Donald Trump by 13 points two years prior. In Congress, he was ranked one of the most bipartisan and effective members of the House and had two of his bills signed into law by President Trump. Joe's Gun Violence Prevention Plan Close the Charleston Loophole Give officials more time to conduct background checks by extending the maximum background check review period from three days to ten days. Oftentimes, it can take longer than 72 hours to process the background check of someone with a complicated criminal history. The last thing we should do is arbitrarily allow gun sales to the people whose criminal backgrounds need the most review. Closing the Charleston loophole simply gives officials more time to determine if the applicant is legally qualified to purchase a gun. If a background check is initiated, it should be completed before the sale is made. It’s as simple as that. Expand background checks Require background checks for all gun sales, including private sales, online sales, and sales at gun shows. This is the most comprehensive and effective way to ensure only law-abiding citizens get access to firearms. This is a wildly popular position: 84% of Americans support universal background checks, including 77% of Republicans. Fully fund hospital-based violence prevention programs (HVIP) and community violence interruption programs Gun violence is a public health crisis and it’s time we approach it as one. We need to fully fund hospital-based and community-based violence intervention programs to identify individuals who are more likely to engage in violence before they commit an offense. Violence intervention programs, currently practiced by hospitals, provide trauma-informed services for people undergoing treatment for violent injuries. They address underlying risk factors for violence and link individuals to hospital- and community-based resources that can reduce future violent encounters. Community Violence Interruption Programs reduce community violence by involving trained individuals from the community to identify people who are most at risk for committing or experiencing violence and provide those individuals with services. These services include mentoring, mediation, and identifying the root causes of violence to address them.	”
—Tally Casey's campaign website (2022)

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South Carolina's current delegation to the United States Congress

Senators

Lindsey Graham (R)

Tim Scott (R)

Representatives

District 1

Nancy Mace (R)

District 2

Joe Wilson (R)

District 3

Sheri Biggs (R)

District 4

William Timmons (R)

District 5

Ralph Norman (R)

District 6

James Clyburn (D)

District 7

Russell Fry (R)

Republican Party (8)

Democratic Party (1)