Vernon Stephens
Vernon Stephens (Democratic Party) was a member of the South Carolina State Senate, representing District 39. He assumed office on November 9, 2020. He left office on November 11, 2024.
Stephens (Democratic Party) ran for re-election to the South Carolina State Senate to represent District 39. He lost in the general election on November 5, 2024.
Biography
Vernon Stephens was born and lives in Bowman, South Carolina. Stephens graduated from St. George High School. He earned a B.S. from South Carolina State College. Stephens' career experience includes working as a manufacturing manager.[1][2]
Committee assignments
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2023-2024
Stephens was assigned to the following committees:
- Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee
- Corrections and Penology Committee
- Family and Veterans' Services Committee
- Fish, Game, and Forestry Committee
- Senate Judiciary Committee
2021-2022
Stephens was assigned to the following committees:
- Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee
- Corrections and Penology Committee
- Family and Veterans' Services Committee
- Fish, Game, and Forestry Committee
- Senate Judiciary Committee
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2024
See also: South Carolina State Senate elections, 2024
General election
General election for South Carolina State Senate District 39
Tom Fernandez defeated incumbent Vernon Stephens in the general election for South Carolina State Senate District 39 on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Tom Fernandez (R) | 50.9 | 26,740 | |
| Vernon Stephens (D) | 48.8 | 25,619 | ||
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.2 | 124 | ||
| Total votes: 52,483 | ||||
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Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. Incumbent Vernon Stephens advanced from the Democratic primary for South Carolina State Senate District 39.
Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled. Tom Fernandez advanced from the Republican primary for South Carolina State Senate District 39.
Campaign finance
Endorsements
Ballotpedia did not identify endorsements for Stephens in this election.
2020
See also: South Carolina State Senate elections, 2020
General election
General election for South Carolina State Senate District 39
Vernon Stephens defeated Tom Connor in the general election for South Carolina State Senate District 39 on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Vernon Stephens (D) | 56.5 | 25,351 | |
| Tom Connor (R) | 43.4 | 19,500 | ||
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.1 | 38 | ||
| Total votes: 44,889 | ||||
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Democratic primary runoff election
Democratic primary runoff for South Carolina State Senate District 39
Vernon Stephens defeated Cindy Evans in the Democratic primary runoff for South Carolina State Senate District 39 on June 23, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Vernon Stephens | 65.2 | 3,972 | |
| Cindy Evans | 34.8 | 2,121 | ||
| Total votes: 6,093 | ||||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for South Carolina State Senate District 39
Vernon Stephens and Cindy Evans advanced to a runoff. They defeated William Johnson and Jerry Montgomery in the Democratic primary for South Carolina State Senate District 39 on June 9, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Vernon Stephens | 41.1 | 4,904 | |
| ✔ | Cindy Evans | 38.8 | 4,627 | |
| William Johnson | 15.6 | 1,866 | ||
| Jerry Montgomery | 4.5 | 533 | ||
| Total votes: 11,930 | ||||
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Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled. Tom Connor advanced from the Republican primary for South Carolina State Senate District 39.
Campaign themes
2024
Ballotpedia survey responses
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2020
Vernon Stephens did not complete Ballotpedia's 2020 Candidate Connection survey.
Campaign finance summary
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2024
In 2024, the South Carolina State Legislature was in session from January 9 to May 9.
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2023
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In 2023, the South Carolina State Legislature was in session from January 10 to May 11.
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2022
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In 2022, the South Carolina State Legislature was in session from January 11 to May 12.
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2021
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In 2021, the South Carolina State Legislature was in session from January 12 to May 13.
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See also
2024 Elections
External links
Footnotes
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| Preceded by John Matthews (D) |
South Carolina State Senate District 39 2020-2024 |
Succeeded by Tom Fernandez (R) |
