Billy Garrett (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, serving since 2020.[1] He is a member of the Republican party.[2]
Billy Garrett | |
|---|---|
| Member of the South Carolina Senate from the 10th district | |
| Assumed office November 9, 2020 | |
| Preceded by | Floyd Nicholson |
| Personal details | |
| Born | October 5, 1956 Williamston, South Carolina, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Parent(s) | Billy J. Garrett, Sr. Sigrid S. Garrett |
| Alma mater | Lander University (B.A.) University of South Carolina School of Law (J.D.) |
| Profession | Attorney |
In June 2023, Garrett endorsed Tim Scott in the 2024 United States presidential election.[3]
Electoral history
| Year | Candidate | Votes | Pct | Candidate | Votes | Pct | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 Republican Primary[4] | Billy Garrett | 5,410 | 53.5% | J. Bryan Hope | 4,699 | 46.5% | ||
| 2020 General Election[5] | Billy Garrett | 23,989 | 56.0% | Floyd Nicholson (inc.) | 18,841 | 43.9% | ||
References
- "South Carolina Legislature Online - Member Biography". www.scstatehouse.gov. Retrieved May 12, 2021.
- "Billy Garrett - South Carolina Senator - Open States". openstates.org. Retrieved May 12, 2021.
- Sen. Tim Scott in Spartanburg to announce campaign endorsements". FOX Carolina. June 12, 2023. Retrieved August 22, 2023.
- "Election Night Reporting". www.enr-scvotes.org. Retrieved May 12, 2021.
- "Election Night Reporting". www.enr-scvotes.org. Retrieved May 12, 2021.
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