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Scott Talley
Member of the South Carolina Senate
from the 12th district
Assumed office
November 14, 2016
Preceded byLee Bright
Member of the South Carolina House of Representatives
from the 34th district
In office
2000–2008
Preceded byJohn D. Hawkins
Succeeded byMike Forrester
Personal details
Born (1976-06-25) June 25, 1976 (age 48)
Spartanburg, South Carolina, United States
Political partyRepublican
Spouse
Kelly J. Bigham
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(m. 2003)​
Children3
Alma materWofford College (BA)
University of South Carolina School of Law (JD)
ProfessionAttorney, politician

Scott F. Talley (born June 25, 1976) is an American politician. He is a member of the South Carolina Senate from the 12th District (Spartanburg), serving since 2016. Previously, he served the 34th House District in the South Carolina House of Representatives. He is a member of the Republican party.

S.C. House of Representatives (2000-2008)[edit]

S.C. Senate[edit]

Talley was first elected to represent South Carolina's 12th Senate District, covering parts of Spartanburg County, in 2016.[1] Previously, he challenged his predecessor, Lee Bright, in 2008. However, it would take a second primary challenge in 2016 for Talley to successfully unseat the incumbent.

In 2022, Talley announced he would be retiring and not seeking re-election in the 2024 race.[2]

Endorsements[edit]

In June 2023, Talley endorsed Tim Scott in the 2024 United States presidential election.[3]

Political views[edit]

Medicinal Cannabis[edit]

Talley supports the legalization of medicinal cannabis for patients with debilitating conditions as recommended by a licensed physician.[4]

Personal Life[edit]

Talley was born on June 25, 1976 in Spartanburg, South Carolina, where he currently resides today. He and his wife, Kelly, have three children.[1] He is the Vice President of the Tyger River Foundation, an organization dedicated to the promotion, protection, and restoration of the natural and historic resources of the Tyger River Basin.[5]

Electoral history[edit]

Year Office Type Party Main opponent Party Votes for Talley Result Swing Ref.
Total % P. ±%
2000 S.C. Representative Rep. primary Republican Charles A. Nichols Republican 2,533 80.44% 1st N/A Won N/A [6]
General Republican Write-in N/A 8,816 99.65% 1st N/A Won Hold [6]
2002 General Republican Write-in N/A 6,695 99.84% 1st +0.19% Won Hold [7]
2004 General Republican Royce A. Justice Democratic 8,900 65.43% 1st -34.41% Won Hold [8]
2006 General Republican Write-in N/A 6,980 99.15% 1st +33.72% Won Hold [9]
2008 S.C. Senate Rep. primary Republican Lee Bright[10] Republican 4,194 44.15% 1st N/A Runoff N/A [11]
Rep. primary runoff Republican Lee Bright[10] Republican 3,701 48.70% 2nd N/A Lost N/A [12][13]
2016 Rep. primary Republican Lee Bright[10] Republican 2,594 26.56% 2nd -17.59% Runoff N/A [14]
Rep. primary runoff Republican Lee Bright[10] Republican 4,863 51.60% 1st +2.90% Won N/A [15][16][17]
General Republican Write-in N/A 41,352 98.36% 1st N/A Won Hold [18]
2020 Rep. primary Republican Mark Lynch Republican 8,015 52.82% 1st +1.22% Won N/A [19][20]
General Republican Dawn Bingham Democratic 42,201 64.86% 1st -33.50% Won Hold [21]

References[edit]

  1. ^ a b "South Carolina Legislature Online - Member Biography". www.scstatehouse.gov. Retrieved June 3, 2020.
  2. ^ Bustos, Joseph (May 17, 2022). "Upstate SC senator won't seek reelection in 2024 after 16 years in General Assembly". The State. Retrieved April 21, 2024.
  3. ^ Sen. Tim Scott in Spartanburg to announce campaign endorsements". FOX Carolina. June 12, 2023. Retrieved August 22, 2023.
  4. ^ "South Carolina Senate Medical Cannabis Voter Guide" (PDF). Marijuana Policy Project. June 9, 2020. Retrieved April 21, 2024.
  5. ^ Healy, Lee G. (April 14, 2011). "Tyger River foundation aims to protect Upstate's land". Spartanburg Herald Journal. Retrieved 2024-04-21.
  6. ^ a b "South Carolina Election Report 2000" (PDF). SCVotes.gov. Columbia, SC: S.C. State Election Commission. 2001. Retrieved April 13, 2024.
  7. ^ "South Carolina Election Report (2002)" (PDF). South Carolina Election Commission. Retrieved 2024-07-02.
  8. ^ "South Carolina 2004 Election Report" (PDF). SCVotes.gov. State of South Carolina Election Commission. January 11, 2006. Retrieved April 13, 2024.
  9. ^ "South Carolina Election Report (2006)" (PDF). South Carolina Election Commission. Retrieved 2024-07-02.
  10. ^ a b c d Incumbent seeking re-election.
  11. ^ "2008 Statewide Primaries: State Senate, District 12 - REP". South Carolina Election Commission. 2008-06-27. Retrieved 2024-07-07.
  12. ^ Dalton, Robert W. (June 25, 2008). "Bright defeats Talley". Spartanburg Herald Journal. Retrieved 2024-04-22.
  13. ^ "RUN-OFF - 2008 Republican and Democratic Primary: State Senate, District 12 - REP". South Carolina Election Commission. 2008-07-01. Retrieved 2024-07-07.
  14. ^ "South Carolina 2016 Republican and Democratic Primary: State Senate, District 12 - REP". South Carolina Election Commission. 2016-07-26. Retrieved 2024-07-07.
  15. ^ Bell, Rudolph (June 28, 2016). "Talley beats Bright with help from advocates". The Greenville News. Retrieved 2024-04-22.
  16. ^ Auton, Scottie Kay (2016-06-29). "Talley defeats Sen. Bright in District 12 run-off". WSPA 7NEWS. Retrieved 2024-04-22.
  17. ^ "South Carolina 2016 Republican and Democratic Primary Runoff: State Senate, District 12 - REP". South Carolina Election Commission. 2016-07-05. Retrieved 2024-07-07.
  18. ^ "South Carolina 2016 Statewide General Election: State Senate, District 12". South Carolina Election Commission. 2023-02-01. Retrieved 2024-07-05.
  19. ^ Montgomery, Bob (June 10, 2020). "Talley wins GOP primary over Lynch in District 12 Senate race". Independent Mail. Retrieved 2024-04-22.
  20. ^ "2020 Statewide Primaries: State Senate, District 12 - REP". South Carolina Election Commission. 2020-06-12. Retrieved 2024-07-05.
  21. ^ "2020 Statewide General Election: State Senate, District 12". South Carolina Election Commission. 2021-06-30. Retrieved 2024-07-05.
South Carolina House of Representatives
Preceded by Member of the South Carolina House of Representatives
from the 34th district
2001-2008 		Succeeded by
South Carolina Senate
Preceded by Member of the South Carolina Senate
from the 12th district
2016–present 		Incumbent


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