Elizabeth Munnerlyn
Elizabeth R. Munnerlyn (b. June 20, 1969) is a former Democratic member of the South Carolina House of Representatives, representing District 54. She was first elected to the chamber in 2010. Munnerlyn did not seek re-election in 2014.
Biography
Munnerlyn received her B.A. from Converse College in 1990. She earned a J.D. from the University of South Carolina in 1993. She served as a law clerk for Circuit Court Judge James E. Lockemy from 1993 to 1994. She was the Assistant Solicitor in the 4th Circuit Solicitor's office from 1994 to 2010.
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Munnerlyn served on the following committees:
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| • Ethics |
| • Judiciary |
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Munnerlyn served on the following committees:
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| • Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs |
Elections
2012
Munnerlyn ran opposed in the Republican primary on June 12 and in the general election on November 6, 2012.[1][2][3]
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| Democratic |  Elizabeth Munnerlyn Incumbent |
99.4% | 11,398 | |
| Other | Write-Ins | 0.6% | 72 | |
| Total Votes | 11,470 | |||
2010
Munnerlyn won election to the South Carolina House of Representatives, running unopposed in the general election on November 2.[4]
Munnerlyn defeated Johnny Sellers and Floyd English in the June 8 primary.
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| Elizabeth Munnerlyn (D)
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7,141 | 99.36% | ||
| Write-In | 46 | 0.64% | ||
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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.[5] 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.[6] The legislature re-convened July 26.[7]
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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."[8]
2012
Elizabeth Munnerlyn received a score of 13% in the 2012 scorecard, ranking 98th out of all 124 South Carolina House of Representatives members.[9] Her score was followed by representatives Denny Neilson (13%), Harry Ott, Jr. (13%), and Rick Quinn (13%).[10]
Personal
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Munnerlyn is married to Ronald Munnerlyn, Jr. They have two children, Mary Catherine and William Ford.
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
- House website
- Profile from Open States
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Legislative Profile from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2012, 2010
- Elizabeth Munnerlyn on Facebook
Footnotes
- ↑ AP.org, "South Carolina State Senate and State House Election Results," accessed November 7, 2012
- ↑ AP.org, "South Carolina State Senate and State House Election Results," accessed November 7, 2012
- ↑ South Carolina State Election Commission, "2012 Candidates," accessed April 23, 2012
- ↑ www.enr-scvotes.org, "2010 General Election Results," accessed May 1, 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
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| Preceded by Douglas Jennings, Jr. (D) |
South Carolina House of Representatives District 54 2010–2014 |
Succeeded by Patricia Henegan (D) |
