Nelson Hardwick
Nelson L. Hardwick (b. September 19, 1951) is a former Republican member of the South Carolina House of Representatives, representing District 106 from 2004 to May 12, 2015. He resigned following an inappropriate conduct complaint that was investigated by House Speaker Jay Lucas. Hardwick chose to resign after the office of the speaker of the house presented their findings of the investigation.[1]
Biography
Hardwick earned his B.S. in Chemical Engineering from Clemson University in 1973. He went on to receive his M.S. in Environmental Engineering from Clemson University in 1977. Hardwick was an Engineering Manager for Grand Strand Water and Sewer from 1978 to 1980. He has been self-employed in the field of Engineering Consulting and Real Estate Investment since 1980.
Committee assignments
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Hardwick served on the following committees:
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| • Ways and Means |
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Hardwick served on the following committees:
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| • Agriculture, Natural Resources & Environmental Affairs, Chair |
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Hardwick served on the following committees:
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| • Agriculture, Natural Resources & Environmental Affairs, Chair |
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Hardwick served on the following committees:
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| • Agriculture, Natural Resources & Environmental Affairs |
Elections
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 Nelson Hardwick ran unopposed in the Republican primary and was unchallenged in the general election for South Carolina House of Representatives, District 106.[2][3][4]
2012
Hardwick defeated Rod Smith (South Carolina) in the Republican primary on June 12 and ran unopposed in the general election on November 6, 2012.[5][6][7]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
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| Republican |  Nelson Hardwick Incumbent |
99.5% | 14,709 | |
| Other | Write-Ins | 0.5% | 79 | |
| Total Votes | 14,788 | |||
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
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Nelson Hardwick Incumbent |
69.6% | 2,378 |
| Rod Smith | 30.4% | 1,038 |
| Total Votes | 3,416 | |
2010
Hardwick defeated Mande Wilkes in the June 8 Republican primary for District 106 of the South Carolina House of Representatives by a margin of 2,519-2,112. Hardwick won, after running unopposed, in the general election on November 2.[8]
| South Carolina House of Representatives, District 106, Republican Primary (2010) | ||||
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| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Nelson Hardwick(Incumbent)
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2,519 | |||
| Mande Wilkes | 2,112 | |||
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| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Nelson Hardwick (R)
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11,139 | 99.52% | ||
| Write-In | 54 | 0.48% | ||
2008
On November 4, 2008, Hardwick won re-election, after running unopposed, to the South Carolina House of Representatives with 14,774 votes, representing District 106.
Hardwick raised $10,400 for his campaign.[9]
| South Carolina House of Representatives, District 106 (2008) | ||||
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| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Nelson Hardwick (R)
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14,774 | |||
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2015
In 2015, the South Carolina State Legislature was in session from January 13 through June 4.
- Conservation Voters of South Carolina - 2015-2016 scorecard
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- South Carolina Chamber of Commerce - 2015 legislative scorecard & year in review
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2014
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In 2014, the South Carolina State Legislature was in session from January 14 through June 6.
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2013
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In 2013, the South Carolina State Legislature was in session from January 8 to June 20.
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2012
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In 2012, the South Carolina State Legislature was in session from January 11 through June 7.
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2011
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In 2011, the South Carolina State Legislature was in session from January 11 through June 2. On June 2, 2011, Governor Nikki Haley (R) attempted to call the legislature into an "emergency" special session to begin on June 7 to create the new South Carolina Department of Administration. A lawsuit was filed by Senate President Pro Tem Glenn McConnell (R), in which he contended that Haley's call for a special session was unconstitutional, and that it violated the state Constitution's requirement of separation of powers among the governor, legislature and courts.[10] On June 6, the South Carolina Supreme Court ruled 3-2 against Governor Haley, stating that her order violated the Legislature's ability to set its calendar and agenda. The legislature met in a special redistricting session from June 14 - July 1.[11] The legislature re-convened July 26.[12]
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The Palmetto Liberty PAC Scorecard
The Palmetto Liberty Political Action Committee, a conservative, pro-limited government think tank in South Carolina, releases its scorecard for South Carolina representatives and senators once a year. The scorecard gives each legislator a score based on how he or she voted in the two-year legislative term prior to the election on specific issues that the Palametto Liberty PAC thinks are anti-limited government. "Most of the votes shown on the score card are votes that we lost. Now we can identify the Legislators that caused us to lose these votes. These Legislators are the ones who need to be replaced if we are to achieve the vision of having the most free state in the nation."[13]
2012
Nelson Hardwick received a score of 27% in the 2012 scorecard, ranking 31st out of all 124 South Carolina House of Representatives members.[14] His score was followed by representatives Phyllis Henderson (27%), Davey Hiott (27%), and Bill Hixon (27%).[15]
Noteworthy events
Grand jury indictment
On October 22, 2015, Hardwick was indicted by a grand jury on one count of misconduct in office. The S.C. attorney general's office said that earlier this year, Hardwick used his elected position to "lure a House of Representatives staffer to his legislative office earlier this year and to 'inappropriately touch her against her will.'" Hardwick faces up to 10 years in prison on the misdemeanor charge.[16]
Personal
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Hardwick and his wife, Marty, have three children.
Recent news
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See also
- South Carolina State Legislature
- South Carolina House of Representatives
- South Carolina House of Representatives Committees
- South Carolina Joint Committees
- South Carolina state legislative districts
External links
- Profile from Open States
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2012, 2010, 2008, 2006, 2004
Footnotes
- ↑ wmbfnews.com, "State Rep. Nelson Hardwick resigns following inappropriate conduct complaint investigation," accessed May 18, 2015
- ↑ South Carolina State Election Commission, "Election Results," accessed June 10, 2014
- ↑ South Carolina State Election Commission, "Official general election results," accessed November 13, 2014
- ↑ South Carolina State Election Commission, "2014 Election Information," accessed March 31, 2014
- ↑ AP.org, "South Carolina State Senate and State House Election Results," accessed November 7, 2012
- ↑ South Carolina State Election Commission, "2012 Candidates," accessed April 24, 2012
- ↑ South Carolina State Election Commission, "Official Primary Results," June 29, 2012
- ↑ www.enr-scvotes.org, "2010 General Election Results," accessed May 1, 2014
- ↑ Follow the Money, "2008 campaign contributions," accessed May 15, 2014
- ↑ The State, "High court rules against Haley," June 6, 2011
- ↑ The Sun News, "S.C. House to have special session in June," May 6, 2011
- ↑ The Island Packet, "S.C. Senate OKs new congressional districted anchored in Beaufort County," June 29, 2011
- ↑ The Palmetto Liberty Political Action Committee, "Voting Records," accessed April 11, 2014
- ↑ Palmetto Liberty Political Action Committee, "South Carolina Senate Score Card 2012," accessed April 11, 2014
- ↑ Palmetto Liberty Political Action Committee, "South Carolina Senate Score Card 2012," accessed May 15, 2014
- ↑ SCNow, "Grand jurors indict ex-House member," accessed November 3, 2015
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| Preceded by - |
South Carolina House of Representatives District 106 2004–May 12, 2015 |
Succeeded by Russell Fry (R) |
