The Advocates: General Election is Around the Corner
With the 2022 midterm General Election less than a month away, members are beginning to narrow down who they will be voting for on November 8.
Here are a couple of important dates to remember as we edge towards the election:
Early voting begins October 24 – November 5 – 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. – Find your early voting location here.
Request Absentee ballots by October 28 at 5 p.m. – For more information click here.
General Election November 8 – Find your polling location here.
All South Carolina House seats are up for re-election this year. The 2022 Champions of Business, shown below, are the most business-friendly candidates we have in Columbia. These leaders scored 75% or higher on the Chamber’s legislative priorities this year and we continue to be grateful for their leadership.
Champions of Business to Consider Voting For:
Representative Joe Bustos District 112
Representative Joe Daning Retiring District 92
Representative Sylleste Davis District 100
Representative Gil Gatch District 94
Representative Wendell Gilliard District 111
Representative Lee Hewitt District 108
Representative Joe Jefferson District 102
Representative Marvin Pendarvis District 113
Representative Mark Smith District 99
Representative Leon Stavrinakis District 119
Representative Deon Tedder District 109
Representative Spencer Wetmore District 115
Also in District 97, former Chamber Board member and SCDOT Commissioner, Representative Robby Robbins is running for his first full term in the House.
Please take the time and make the arrangements to vote in this year’s elections. Every vote counts!
Have a great weekend!
George Ramsey, Senior Director Legislative Relations