Billy Garrett (politician)

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Billy Garrett
Member of the South Carolina Senate
from the 10th district
Assumed office
November 9, 2020
ChildrenTara G. Mitchell
Billy J., III
Parent(s)Billy J. Garrett, Sr.
Sigrid S. Garrett
Residence McCormick, South Carolina
Alma mater Lander University (B.A.)
University of South Carolina School of Law (J.D.)
Profession Attorney, politician

Billy J. Garrett, Jr. (born October 5, 1956) is an American politician. He is a member of the South Carolina Senate from the 10th District (McCormick), serving since 2020. [1] He is a member of the Republican party. [2]

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In June 2023, Garrett endorsed Tim Scott in the 2024 United States presidential election. [3]

Political Career

S.C. Senate

Elections

  • 2020 South Carolina Senate election: In 2020, Garrett was nominated as the Republican candidate for S.C. Senate District 10 after defeating J. Bryan Hope in a primary. [4] He would go onto defeat the long-time Democratic incumbent Floyd Nicholson in a surprising upset.
  • 2024 South Carolina Senate election: In 2024, Garrett will face two challengers in a Republican primary. The winner of the race will go on to face the winner of the Democratic primary in the general election.

Tenure

As of April 2024, Garrett serves on the Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee, the Banking and Insurance Committee, the Corrections and Penology Committee, the Judiciary Committee, and the Medical Affairs Committee. [1]

Following redistricting after the 2020 US Census, S.C. Senate District 10 covers parts of Abbeville, Greenwood, McCormick & Saluda Counties.

2020 Census Redistricting
South Carolina Statewide Senate Districts after 2020.jpg
All S.C. State Senate Districts, following the redistricting after the 2020 Census.
SC Senate District 10 Greenwood, Lexington & Saluda Counties.jpg
South Carolina State Senate District 10 covers parts of Greenwood, Lexington, and Saluda Counties.

Political Views

Garrett is self-described as pro-God, pro-gun, and pro-life. [4] He is personal friends with John McCravy, primary sponsor of South Carolina's fetal heartbeat bills, [5] and Garret himself is a staunch supporter of the legislation. [4]

Personal Life

McCormick is an attorney at the Garrett Law Firm and resides in McCormick, South Carolina. He was born on October 5th, 1956, in Williamston, South Carolina. He is the son of Sigrid S. and Billy J. Garrett, Sr. He and his wife Denise have two children, Tara G. Mitchell and Billy J., III, and two grandchildren.

In 1978, Garrett graduated from Lander University. He would go onto to the University of South Carolina Law School, where he would obtain his J.D. in 1983. He is a founding member of the South Carolina Criminal Defense Attorneys group. [1]

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References

  1. 1 2 3 "South Carolina Legislature Online - Member Biography". www.scstatehouse.gov. Retrieved May 12, 2021.
  2. ↑ "Billy Garrett - South Carolina Senator - Open States". openstates.org. Retrieved May 12, 2021.
  3. ↑ Sen. Tim Scott in Spartanburg to announce campaign endorsements". FOX Carolina. June 12, 2023. Retrieved August 22, 2023.
  4. 1 2 3 jhicks@indexjournal.com, JAMES HICKS (2020-06-09). "Garrett wins GOP nod for senate seat". Index-Journal. Retrieved 2024-04-21.
  5. ↑ "S. Carolina House passes abortion ban; no sign of budging". AP News. 2023-02-16. Retrieved 2024-04-21.
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