Billy Garrett (politician)

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Billy Garrett
Member of the South Carolina Senate
from the 10th district
Assumed office
November 9, 2020
Preceded by Floyd Nicholson
Personal details
Born (1956-10-05) October 5, 1956 (age 64)
Williamston, South Carolina, U.S.
Political party Republican
ParentsBilly J. Garrett, Sr.
Sigrid S. Garrett
Alma mater Lander University (B.A.)
University of South Carolina School of Law (J.D.)
Profession Attorney

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, serving since 2020. [1] He is a member of the Republican party. [2]

Electoral history

South Carolina Senate District 10
YearCandidateVotesPctCandidateVotesPct
2020 Republican Primary [3] Billy Garrett5,41053.5%J. Bryan Hope4,69946.5%
2020 General Election [4] Billy Garrett23,98956.0% Floyd Nicholson (inc.)18,84143.9%

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References

  1. "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. "Election Night Reporting". www.enr-scvotes.org. Retrieved May 12, 2021.
  4. "Election Night Reporting". www.enr-scvotes.org. Retrieved May 12, 2021.