Michael B. Moore (South Carolina)
Michael B. Moore (Democratic Party) ran for election to the U.S. House to represent South Carolina's 1st Congressional District. He lost in the general election on November 5, 2024.
Moore completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2023. Click here to read the survey answers.
Biography
Michael Moore was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Moore's professional experience includes working as a business executive. He earned a bachelor's degree from Syracuse University in 1984 and a graduate degree from Duke University in 1992.[1]
Elections
2024
See also: South Carolina's 1st Congressional District election, 2024
South Carolina's 1st Congressional District election, 2024 (June 11 Republican primary)
South Carolina's 1st Congressional District election, 2024 (June 11 Democratic primary)
General election
General election for U.S. House South Carolina District 1
Incumbent Nancy Mace defeated Michael B. Moore in the general election for U.S. House South Carolina District 1 on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Nancy Mace (R) | 58.2 | 227,502 | |
| Michael B. Moore (D) | 41.6 | 162,582 | ||
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.2 | 693 | ||
| Total votes: 390,777 | ||||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for U.S. House South Carolina District 1
Michael B. Moore defeated Mac Deford in the Democratic primary for U.S. House South Carolina District 1 on June 11, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Michael B. Moore | 51.6 | 10,893 | |
| Mac Deford | 48.4 | 10,209 | ||
| Total votes: 21,102 | ||||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Benjamin Frasier (D)
Republican primary election
Republican primary for U.S. House South Carolina District 1
Incumbent Nancy Mace defeated Catherine Templeton and Bill Young in the Republican primary for U.S. House South Carolina District 1 on June 11, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Nancy Mace | 56.8 | 28,300 | |
| Catherine Templeton | 29.8 | 14,849 | ||
| Bill Young | 13.4 | 6,691 | ||
| Total votes: 49,840 | ||||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Austin Anderson (R)
- Daniel Hanlon (R)
Endorsements
Ballotpedia did not identify endorsements for Moore in this election.
Campaign themes
2024
Ballotpedia survey responses
See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection
Michael B. Moore completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2023. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Moore's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.
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- Defending Our Democracy: It's a perilous moment for American democracy. Respect for the rule of law is eroding. Partisan gerrymandering and election lies have undermined voting rights across the country. Too many politicians are putting party first, and too many families are feeling left behind, distrusting of institutions. Meanwhile, our lawmakers are turning inward — refusing to come together and collaborate on commonsense solutions for the Lowcountry. In Congress, I'll work to help bridge these divides, restore faith in our government, and rehabilitate U.S. democracy in the 21st century.
- Putting People Over Politics: Our representatives in Washington spend too much time chasing cable news appearances, embracing extremist policies, and stoking the flames of partisanship. It's time for a leader who will put the needs of their constituents over the whims of their party. As a results-focused businessman, I'm ready to get to work on behalf of the people of this district — not the politicians in D.C.
- Commitment to Public Service: Public service runs in my blood. I come from a long line of pioneering lawmakers and civil rights leaders, and I'm committed to building upon the hard-fought victories my forefathers secured for future generations of South Carolinians when I'm elected to Congress.
As a former business executive, I know firsthand that a healthy economy empowers all members of the workforce. I also know that for too long, our neighbors have struggled to cope with rising prices and the cost of living in the Lowcountry, while the wealthiest earners fail to pay their fair share in taxes. I believe in economic policy that uplifts working families, respects labor rights, invests in local businesses, and holds big corporations accountable.
Protecting Women's Health Care:
When it comes to reproductive freedoms, today's Republican politicians are just too extreme. They need to be reminded that a woman's health care decisions belong between her and her doctor. In Congress, I'll fight to get government out of your lives and to restore rights to South Carolinians, not take them away. Moreover, I pledge to stick up for working families with children, and my voting record will reflect the values of this district — focused on bodily autonomy and fundamental freedoms.
Combating the Climate Crisis:
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Campaign website
Moore’s campaign website stated the following:
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People Over Politics
An Economy That Works for Everyone As a business executive with nearly four decades of private sector experience, I know firsthand that a healthy economy can empower all members of society. But I also know that for far too long, our neighbors have struggled to cope with rising prices and the cost of living in the Lowcountry, while the wealthiest earners fail to pay their fair share in taxes and reap the rewards of a broken financial system. I believe in economic policy that uplifts working families, respects labor rights, invests in local businesses, and holds big corporations accountable. Together, we’ll make sure everyone has a fair shot at success in South Carolina. Protecting Women's Healthcare When it comes to reproductive freedoms, today’s Republican politicians are just too extreme. They need to be reminded that a woman’s health care decisions belong between her and her doctor. In Congress, I’ll fight to get government out of your lives and to restore rights to South Carolinians, not take them away. I’ll never make it more difficult for physicians and their patients to navigate the most sensitive of medical decisions. Moreover, I pledge to stick up for working families with children, and my voting record will reflect the deeply held values of this district — focused on bodily autonomy, fundamental freedoms, and liberty for all.
We here in the Lowcountry know better than most: The threat posed by climate change is real, and we must take decisive action to protect our flourishing coastal communities from environmental disaster. This district covers the majority of the state’s Atlantic shoreline, and sooner rather than later, our families and neighbors will bear a disproportionate burden of the climate crisis. For South Carolina, government inaction is no longer an option. We owe it to our children and grandchildren to embrace proactive climate policy, keeping our planet healthy and habitable for generations to come.[2] |
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| —Michael B. Moore’s campaign website (2024)[3] | ||
Campaign finance summary
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See also
2024 Elections
External links
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Footnotes
- ↑ Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on August 2, 2023
- ↑ Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
- ↑ Michael B. Moore’s campaign website, “Issues,” accessed June 4, 2024
