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Taylor Culliver
Taylor Culliver (Democratic Party) ran for election to the South Carolina State Senate to represent District 8. He lost in the general election on November 5, 2024.
Culliver completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. Click here to read the survey answers.
Biography
Taylor Culliver earned a bachelor's degree from the University of Pennsylvania in 2015. His career experience includes working in brand strategy, marketing, media and as a nonprofit director.[1]
Elections
2024
See also: South Carolina State Senate elections, 2024
General election
General election for South Carolina State Senate District 8
Incumbent Ross Turner defeated Taylor Culliver in the general election for South Carolina State Senate District 8 on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Ross Turner (R) | 63.0 | 39,251 |
 | Taylor Culliver (D)  | 36.9 | 23,011 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.1 | 64 | ||
| Total votes: 62,326 | |||
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Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. Taylor Culliver advanced from the Democratic primary for South Carolina State Senate District 8.
Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled. Incumbent Ross Turner advanced from the Republican primary for South Carolina State Senate District 8.
Campaign finance
Endorsements
Ballotpedia did not identify endorsements for Culliver in this election.
Campaign themes
2024
Ballotpedia survey responses
See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection
Taylor Culliver completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Culliver'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 grew up in a middle-class family, with hard-working parents and a community that believed in my ability to make a difference.
Today I’m a devoted husband and father; a nonprofit director; entrepreneur; and a mentor.
I’ve had years of experience practicing what it means to be a good servant leader: listening deeply; collaborating across lines of difference; and reminding people that we’re all in this together.
I believe we can preserve what makes our communities special, while empowering everyone with the resources and freedom to live a good life.
I’m running for State Senate because we need new courageous leadership, fresh ideas, and a representative that puts people first. I believe that together we can build a happier, healthier, safer South Carolina for all of us.- I'm focused on pragmatic solutions that make District 8 stronger and ensure everyone in our community has the freedom and opportunity to live a good life.
- We have a groundbreaking opportunity right now to shape what the future of our district and the state is going to look like. In order to do that, we need courageous leaders in Columbia who are willing to listen, bring fresh ideas to the table, and represent our best interests.
- This November, after 12 years of the same representation, we can choose a better way forward — for our families and our community.
Affordability for Housing, Healthcare, and Child Care: I'm committed to lowering costs and helping families keep more of their hard-earned money.
Reproductive Freedom: I'm committed to defending and expanding reproductive freedom.
Public Education: I'm committed to championing every child’s potential with a high quality education.
Gun Safety: I'm committed to keeping our families safe by reducing gun violence and supporting law enforcement.
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Campaign finance summary
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See also
2024 Elections
External links
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Candidate South Carolina State Senate District 8 |
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Footnotes
- ↑ Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on September 6, 2024
