Billy Garrett (politician)

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Denise W.
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(m. 1976)​
Billy Garrett
Member of the South Carolina Senate
from the 10th district
Incumbent
Assumed office
November 9, 2020
Children2
Alma mater Lander University (B.A., 1978)
University of South Carolina School of Law (J.D., 1983)
Profession Attorney, politician

Billy J. Garrett, Jr. (born October 5, 1956) is an American politician and lawyer. 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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S.C. Senate

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 and Saluda Counties.

Political views

Garrett is self-described as pro-God, pro-gun, and pro-life. [3] He is personal friends with John McCravy, primary sponsor of South Carolina's fetal heartbeat bills, [4] and Garret himself is a staunch supporter of the legislation. [3]

Endorsements

In June 2023, Garrett endorsed Tim Scott in the 2024 United States presidential election. [5]

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]

Electoral history

YearOfficeTypePartyMain opponentPartyVotes for GarrettResult Swing Ref.
Total %P.±%
2020 S.C. SenateRep. primary Republican Bryan Hope Republican 5,41053.52%1stN/AWonN/A [3] [6]
General Republican Floyd Nicholson [a] Democratic 23,98955.96%1stN/AWonGain [7]
2024 Rep. primary Republican Charles Bumgardner Republican 5,29241.06%1stN/ARunoffN/A [8]
Rep. primary runoff Republican Charles Bumgardner Republican 4,93356.17%1stN/AWonN/A [9] [10]

Notes

  1. ↑ Incumbent seeking re-election.

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. 1 2 3 Hicks, James (2020-06-09). "Garrett wins GOP nod for senate seat". Index-Journal. Retrieved 2024-04-21.
  4. ↑ "S. Carolina House passes abortion ban; no sign of budging". AP News. 2023-02-16. Retrieved 2024-04-21.
  5. ↑ Sen. Tim Scott in Spartanburg to announce campaign endorsements". FOX Carolina. June 12, 2023. Retrieved August 22, 2023.
  6. ↑ "2020 Statewide Primaries: State Senate, District 10 - REP". South Carolina Election Commission. 2020-06-12. Retrieved 2024-07-07.
  7. ↑ "2020 General Election: State Senate, District 10". South Carolina Election Commission. 2021-06-30. Retrieved 2024-07-07.
  8. ↑ "2024 Statewide Primaries: State Senate, District 10 - REP". South Carolina Election Commission. 2024-06-14. Retrieved 2024-07-07.
  9. ↑ Dominguez, Damian (June 25, 2024). "Incumbent Garrett gets GOP nomination for SC Senate 10". The Index-Journal. Retrieved June 25, 2024.
  10. ↑ "2024 Statewide Primaries - Runoff: State Senate, District 10 - REP". South Carolina Election Commission. 2024-06-28. Retrieved 2024-07-07.
South Carolina Senate
Preceded by Member of the South Carolina Senate
from the 10th district
2020–present		Incumbent


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