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South Carolina, State Representative, District 73

South Carolina House of Representatives District 73
Current incumbentChristopher Hart Democratic Party
Population31,016
Ethnicity73.9% Black, 2.5% Hispanic
Voting age79.9% age 18 and over

South Carolina's seventy-third state house district is represented by Democratic Representative Christopher Hart.

As of the 2010 census, a total of 31,016 civilians reside within South Carolina's seventy-third 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 73

Incumbent Christopher Hart (D) defeated Ralph Bell (R) in the general election for South Carolina House of Representatives District 73 on November 6, 2018.

Candidate
%
Votes

Christopher Hart (D)
77.9
8,900

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Ralph Bell (R)
22.0
2,513
Other/Write-in votes
0.0
5

Total votes: 11,418
Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for South Carolina House of Representatives District 73

Incumbent Christopher Hart advanced from the Democratic primary for South Carolina House of Representatives District 73 on June 12, 2018.

Candidate

Christopher Hart (D)

Republican primary election
Republican primary for South Carolina House of Representatives District 73

Ralph Bell advanced from the Republican primary for South Carolina House of Representatives District 73 on June 12, 2018.

Candidate

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Ralph Bell (R)

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 Christopher Hart ran unopposed in the South Carolina House of Representatives District 73 general election.

South Carolina House of Representatives, District 73 General Election, 2016

Party Candidate Vote % Votes
Democratic Green check mark transparent.png Christopher Hart Incumbent (unopposed) 100.00% 11,222
Total Votes 11,222
Source: South Carolina State Election Commission

Incumbent Christopher Hart ran unopposed in the South Carolina House of Representatives District 73 Democratic primary.

South Carolina House of Representatives, District 73 Democratic Primary, 2016

Party Candidate
Democratic Green check mark transparent.png Christopher Hart 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 Christopher Hart ran unopposed in the Democratic primary and was unchallenged in the general election.

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 Christopher Hart (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 73 raised a total of $273,990. Candidates who raised money in contributions earned $22,833 on average. All figures come from Follow the Money.

Campaign contributions, South Carolina House of Representatives District 73

Year Amount Candidates Average
2016 $13,799 1 $13,799
2014 $5,749 1 $5,749
2012 $11,649 1 $11,649
2010 $12,700 1 $12,700
2008 $53,529 2 $26,765
2006 $78,834 2 $39,417
2004 $25,290 1 $25,290
2002 $27,223 1 $27,223
2000 $45,217 2 $22,609
Total $273,990 12 $22,833