Paul Campbell
Paul Campbell (Republican Party) was a member of the South Carolina State Senate, representing District 44. Campbell assumed office in 2007. Campbell left office on November 8, 2020.
Campbell (Republican Party) ran for re-election to the South Carolina State Senate to represent District 44. Campbell won in the general election on November 8, 2016.
Biography
Campbell earned his B.S. in chemical engineering from Clemson University in 1968 and his MBA from Jacksonville State University in 1978.
Campbell was a regional president of Alcoa, but he is now retired. He has worked as a consultant.
Committee assignments
2019-2020
Campbell was assigned to the following committees:
- Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee, Chairman
- Finance Committee
- Senate Ethics Committee
- Medical Affairs Committee
- Transportation Committee
2017 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2017 legislative session, this legislator served on the following committees:
| South Carolina committee assignments, 2017 |
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| • Agriculture and Natural Resources |
| • Corrections and Penology |
| • Ethics, Chair |
| • Finance |
| • Medical Affairs |
| • Transportation |
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Campbell served on the following committees:
| South Carolina committee assignments, 2015 |
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| • Agriculture and Natural Resources |
| • Corrections and Penology |
| • Finance |
| • General |
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Campbell served on the following committees:
| South Carolina committee assignments, 2013 |
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| • Agriculture and Natural Resources |
| • Corrections and Penology |
| • Finance |
| • General |
| • Transportation |
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Campbell served on the following committees:
| South Carolina committee assignments, 2011 |
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| • Agriculture and Natural Resources |
| • Corrections and Penology |
| • Fish, Game and Forestry |
| • Judiciary |
| • Transportation |
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Campbell served on the following committees:
| South Carolina committee assignments, 2009 |
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| • Agriculture and Natural Resources |
| • Corrections and Penology |
| • Fish, Game and Forestry |
| • Judiciary |
| • Transportation |
Sponsored legislation
The following table lists bills this person sponsored as a legislator, according to BillTrack50 and sorted by action history. Bills are sorted by the date of their last action. The following list may not be comprehensive. To see all bills this legislator sponsored, click on the legislator's name in the title of the table.
Elections
2020
Paul Campbell did not file to run for re-election.[1]
2016
Elections for the South Carolina State Senate 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 runoff election was held on June 28, 2016. The candidate filing deadline was March 30, 2016.
Incumbent Paul Campbell ran unopposed in the South Carolina State Senate District 44 general election.[2][3]
| South Carolina State Senate, District 44 General Election, 2016 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican |  Paul Campbell Incumbent (unopposed) |
100.00% | 30,795 | |
| Total Votes | 30,795 | |||
| Source: South Carolina State Election Commission | ||||
Incumbent Paul Campbell ran unopposed in the South Carolina State Senate District 44 Republican primary.[4][5]
| South Carolina State Senate, District 44 Republican Primary, 2016 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | |
| Republican | Paul Campbell Incumbent (unopposed) | |
2012
Campbell ran unopposed in the Republican primary on June 12 and in the general election on November 6, 2012.[6][7][8]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
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| Republican | Paul Campbell Incumbent |
98.6% | 25,928 | |
| Other | Write-Ins | 1.4% | 377 | |
| Total Votes | 26,305 | |||
2008
On November 4, 2008, Campbell won re-election for District 44 of the South Carolina State Senate with 28,279 votes, ahead of write-ins (202).[9]
He raised $24,800 for his campaign.[10]
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| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Paul Campbell, Jr. (R)
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28,279 | |||
| Write-ins | 202 | |||
Campaign finance summary
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Endorsements
Presidential preference
2012
Paul Campbell endorsed Rick Perry in the 2012 presidential election.[11]
Scorecards
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2020
In 2020, the South Carolina State Legislature was in session from January 14 to June 25. The state Senate reconvened September to September 3. Both chambers reconvened September 15 to September 24.
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2019
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In 2019, the South Carolina State Legislature was in session from January 8 through May 21.
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2018
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In 2018, the South Carolina State Legislature was in session from January 9 through May 10.
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2017
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In 2017, the South Carolina State Legislature was in session from January 10 through May 11.
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2016
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In 2016, the South Carolina State Legislature was in session from January 12 through June 2.
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2015
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In 2015, the South Carolina State Legislature was in session from January 13 through June 4.
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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.[12] 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.[13] The legislature re-convened July 26.[14]
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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."[15]
2012
Ralph Anderson received a score of 0% in the 2012 score card, ranking 42nd out of all 46 South Carolina Senate members.[16] His score was followed by Senators Paul Campbell (0%), Creighton B. Coleman (0%), and Dick Elliott (0%).[17]
Noteworthy events
DUI arrest
Campbell was charged with DUI and providing false information to the police after a traffic accident on November 4, 2017. Campbell allegedly rear ended another vehicle after failing to come to a stop. The charges also alleged that Campbell and his wife, Viki, switched seats after the incident.[18]
Film incentives
Campbell sponsored a bill that would increase taxpayer-funded film incentives to organizations working in South Carolina. On February 26, 2013, the South Carolina Senate Finance Committee passed legislation that would increase incentives to film companies to work in South Carolina. The bill then went on to pass the Senate and the House, with several amendments, before it was signed by the governor.[19]
Prior to the new law, South Carolina offered a 15 percent rebate to film companies on spending and wages in South Carolina. The new law increased that level to 30 percent for supplies and 20 percent for wages (25 percent for a South Carolina resident). The rebate was only made available if a company spends more than $1 million.[20]
Personal
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Campbell and his wife, Vicki, have three children.
Recent news
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See also
- South Carolina State Legislature
- South Carolina State Senate
- South Carolina State Senate Committees
- South Carolina Joint Committees
- South Carolina state legislative districts
External links
- Profile from the South Carolina Legislature
- Profile from Open States
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2012, 2010, 2008
- Paul Campbell on LinkedIn
Footnotes
- ↑ ABC 4 News, "SC State Senator Paul Campbell won't seek re-election," March 23, 2020
- ↑ South Carolina State Election Commission, "Candidate listing for the 11/8/2016 statewide general election," accessed August 26, 2016
- ↑ South Carolina State Election Commission, "2016 Statewide General Election," accessed November 28, 2016
- ↑ South Carolina Election Commission, "Candidate Tracking," accessed March 31, 2016
- ↑ South Carolina State Election Commission, "Unofficial primary election results," accessed June 14, 2016
- ↑ AP.org, "South Carolina State Senate and State House Election Results," accessed November 7, 2012
- ↑ South Carolina State Election Commission, "Official election results for 2012," accessed May 15, 2014
- ↑ South Carolina State Election Commission, "2012 Candidates," accessed April 26, 2012
- ↑ South Carolina State Election Commission, "Official election results for 2008," accessed May 15, 2014
- ↑ Follow the Money, "2008 campaign contributions," accessed May 15, 2014
- ↑ Race 4 2012 "Perry Unveils Endorsements From 21 SC State Legislators," September 21, 2011
- ↑ 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 May 15, 2014
- ↑ Palmetto Liberty Political Action Committee, "South Carolina Senate Score Card 2012," accessed May 15, 2014
- ↑ The State, "SC senator was charged with DUI, lying to police. Now, a GOP group wants him to quit," November 7, 2017
- ↑ The State, "SC Senate proposes higher incentives," accessed February 27, 2013
- ↑ The Nerve, "Senate Panel Boosts Hollywood Tax Rebates," February 21, 2013
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| Preceded by William Mescher |
South Carolina State Senate - District 44 2007–2020 |
Succeeded by Brian Adams (R) |
