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South Carolina, State Representative, District 109

South Carolina House of Representatives District 109
Current incumbentDavid Mack Democratic Party
Population30,686
Ethnicity54.3% Black, 6.3% Hispanic
Voting age76.8% age 18 and over

South Carolina's one hundred and ninth state house district is represented by Democratic Representative David Mack.

As of the 2010 census, a total of 30,686 civilians reside within South Carolina's one hundred and ninth state house district. South Carolina state representatives represent an average of 37,301 residents. After the 2000 Census, each member represented 32,355 residents.

About the chamber

Members of the South Carolina House of Representatives serve two-year terms and are not subject to term limits. South Carolina legislators assume office the Monday after the election.

Qualifications

To be eligible to serve in the South Carolina House of Representatives, a candidate must be:

  • A U.S. citizen at the time of filing
  • 21 years old at the filing deadline time
  • A resident of the district at the filing deadline time

Salaries

State legislators
SalaryPer diem
$10,400/year$202.03/legislative day

Vacancies

If there is a vacancy in the house, a special election must be held to fill the vacant seat. If candidates plan to seek the nomination through a party convention, the filing period begins on the third Friday after the vacancy happened. The qualifying deadline is ten days after the filing period opens.

If a candidate plans to seek the nomination via petition, all signatures must submitted to the appropriate filing officer no later than sixty days before the election. All signatures must be verified by the filing officer no later than 45 days before the election.

A primary election must be held on the eleventh Tuesday after the vacancy occurs. If necessary, a primary runoff must be held on the thirteenth Tuesday after the vacancy occurs. The special election is held on the eighteenth Tuesday after vacancy occurs. No special election can be held less than 60 days before the general election.

Elections

2020

Elections for the office of South Carolina House of Representatives will take place in 2020. The general election will be held on November 3, 2020. A primary is scheduled for June 9, 2020, and a primary runoff is scheduled for June 23, 2020. The filing deadline is March 30, 2020.

2018

General election
General election for South Carolina House of Representatives District 109

Incumbent David Mack (D) defeated Rodney Travis (L) in the general election for South Carolina House of Representatives District 109 on November 6, 2018.

Candidate
%
Votes

David Mack (D)
87.5
8,089

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Rodney Travis (L)
12.2
1,129
Other/Write-in votes
0.3
30

Total votes: 9,248
Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for South Carolina House of Representatives District 109

Incumbent David Mack advanced from the Democratic primary for South Carolina House of Representatives District 109 on June 12, 2018.

Candidate

David Mack (D)

Republican primary election

No Republican candidates ran in the primary.

2016

Elections for the South Carolina House of Representatives took place in 2016. The primary election took place on June 14, 2016, and the general election was held on November 8, 2016. The primary election runoff was held on June 28, 2016. The candidate filing deadline was March 30, 2016.

Incumbent David Mack ran unopposed in the South Carolina House of Representatives District 109 general election.

South Carolina House of Representatives, District 109 General Election, 2016

Party Candidate Vote % Votes
Democratic Green check mark transparent.png David Mack Incumbent (unopposed) 100.00% 11,126
Total Votes 11,126
Source: South Carolina State Election Commission

Incumbent David Mack ran unopposed in the South Carolina House of Representatives District 109 Democratic primary.

South Carolina House of Representatives, District 109 Democratic Primary, 2016

Party Candidate
Democratic Green check mark transparent.png David Mack Incumbent (unopposed)

2014

Elections for all 124 seats in the South Carolina House of Representatives took place in 2014. A primary election took place on June 10, 2014. The general election was held on November 4, 2014. The signature filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in this election was March 30, 2014. Incumbent David Mack was unopposed in the Democratic primary. Rodney Travis ran as a Libertarian. Mack defeated Travis in the general election.

South Carolina State House, District 109, General Election, 2014

Party Candidate Vote % Votes
Democratic Green check mark transparent.pngDavid Mack Incumbent 83.6% 6,077
Libertarian Rodney Travis 16.4% 1,195
Total Votes 7,272

2012

Elections for the office of South Carolina House of Representatives consisted of a primary election on June 12, 2012, and a general election on November 6, 2012. The signature-filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in this election was March 30, 2012. Incumbent David Mack (D) was unopposed in both the general election and Democratic primary.

Campaign contributions

From 2002 to 2016, candidates for South Carolina House of Representatives District 109 raised a total of $183,224. Candidates who raised money in contributions earned $16,657 on average. All figures come from Follow the Money.

Campaign contributions, South Carolina House of Representatives District 109

Year Amount Candidates Average
2016 $24,880 1 $24,880
2014 $41,551 2 $20,776
2012 $13,561 1 $13,561
2010 $15,265 1 $15,265
2008 $44,315 2 $22,158
2006 $17,675 1 $17,675
2004 $11,211 1 $11,211
2002 $6,450 1 $6,450
2000 $8,316 1 $8,316
Total $183,224 11 $16,657