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| South Carolina House of Representatives District 75 | ||
| Current incumbent | Kirkman Finley, III  | |
| Population | 37,149 | |
| Ethnicity | 17.1% Black, 6.8% Hispanic | |
| Voting age | 83.2% age 18 and over | |
South Carolina's seventy-fifth state house district is represented by Republican Representative Kirkman Finley, III.
As of the 2010 census, a total of 37,149 civilians reside within South Carolina's seventy-fifth state house district. South Carolina state representatives represent an average of 37,301 residents. After the 2000 Census, each member represented 32,355 residents.
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.
To be eligible to serve in the South Carolina House of Representatives, a candidate must be:
| State legislators | |
|---|---|
| Salary | Per diem |
| $10,400/year | $202.03/legislative day |
If there is a vacancy in the house, a special election must be held to fill the vacant seat. If candidates plan to seek the nomination through a party convention, the filing period begins on the third Friday after the vacancy happened. The qualifying deadline is ten days after the filing period opens.
If a candidate plans to seek the nomination via petition, all signatures must submitted to the appropriate filing officer no later than sixty days before the election. All signatures must be verified by the filing officer no later than 45 days before the election.
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 eighteenth Tuesday after vacancy occurs. No special election can be held less than 60 days before the general election.
Elections for the office of South Carolina House of Representatives will take place in 2020. The general election will be held on November 3, 2020. A primary is scheduled for June 9, 2020, and a primary runoff is scheduled for June 23, 2020. The filing deadline is March 30, 2020.
Incumbent Kirkman Finlay III (R) defeated John Vernon Crangle (D) in the general election for South Carolina House of Representatives District 75 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate |
% |
Votes |
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Kirkman Finlay III (R) |
57.5
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7,842 |
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John Vernon Crangle (D) |
42.4
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5,780 | |
| Other/Write-in votes |
0.1
|
20 | ||
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Total votes: 13,642 |
John Vernon Crangle advanced from the Democratic primary for South Carolina House of Representatives District 75 on June 12, 2018.
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John Vernon Crangle (D) |
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Incumbent Kirkman Finlay III advanced from the Republican primary for South Carolina House of Representatives District 75 on June 12, 2018.
Candidate |
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Kirkman Finlay III (R) |
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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 election runoff was held on June 28, 2016. The candidate filing deadline was March 30, 2016.
Incumbent Kirkman Finlay, III defeated Tyler Gregg in the South Carolina House of Representatives District 75 general election.South Carolina House of Representatives, District 75 General Election, 2016
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican |  Kirkman Finlay, III Incumbent |
59.50% | 9,072 | |
| Democratic | Tyler Gregg | 40.50% | 6,175 | |
| Total Votes | 15,247 | |||
| Source: South Carolina State Election Commission | ||||
South Carolina House of Representatives, District 75 Democratic Primary, 2016
| Party | Candidate | |
|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Tyler Gregg (unopposed) |
South Carolina House of Representatives, District 75 Republican Primary, 2016
| Party | Candidate | |
|---|---|---|
| Republican | Kirkman Finlay, III Incumbent (unopposed) |
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. Joe McCulloch was unopposed in the Democratic primary. Incumbent Kirkman Finlay III was unopposed in the Republican primary. McCulloch was defeated by Finlay in the general election.
South Carolina State House, District 75, General Election, 2014
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Kirkman Finlay, III Incumbent |
53.6% | 5,833 | |
| Democratic | Joe McCulloch | 46.4% | 5,057 | |
| Total Votes | 10,890 | |||
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. Kirkman Finley, III (R) defeated Joe McCulloch (D) in the general election and defeated Jim Corbett in the Republican primary. McCulloch was unopposed in the Democratic primary.
South Carolina House of Representatives, District 75, General Election, 2012
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Kirkman Finley, III |
51% | 7,219 | |
| Democratic | Joe McCulloch | 48.9% | 6,911 | |
| Other | Write-Ins | 0.1% | 12 | |
| Total Votes | 14,142 | |||
South Carolina House of Representatives District 75 Republican Primary, 2012
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
|---|---|---|
|
Kirkman Finlay III |
72.3% | 1,708 |
| Jim Corbett | 27.7% | 653 |
| Total Votes | 2,361 | |
From 2002 to 2016, candidates for South Carolina House of Representatives District 75 raised a total of $1,378,095. Candidates who raised money in contributions earned $91,873 on average. All figures come from Follow the Money.
Campaign contributions, South Carolina House of Representatives District 75
| Year | Amount | Candidates | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | $217,843 | 2 | $108,922 |
| 2014 | $348,085 | 2 | $174,043 |
| 2012 | $425,189 | 3 | $141,730 |
| 2010 | $83,717 | 1 | $83,717 |
| 2008 | $41,872 | 1 | $41,872 |
| 2006 | $178,749 | 2 | $89,375 |
| 2004 | $35,120 | 2 | $17,560 |
| 2002 | $19,411 | 1 | $19,411 |
| 2000 | $28,109 | 1 | $28,109 |
| Total | $1,378,095 | 15 | $91,873 |
