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For the Republican politician from Vermont, see 2022 United States Senate election in Vermont.

Gerald Malloy (born October 26, 1961) is a Democratic member of the South Carolina Senate, representing the 29th District (Chesterfield, Darlington, Lee, and Marlboro Counties) since 2002.[1] He replaced Edward Eli Saleeby after he died.[2]

In November 2020, Malloy announced that he would run for Senate Minority Leader.[3] He lost to Brad Hutto.[4]

Political career

S.C. Senate

Elections

2002 election

Following the death of Senator Saleeby, a special election was held to fill his seat. There were eight people in the initial candidate pool, including Saleeby's son, Edward Saleeby Jr.[5][6] Malloy would go on to win the seat.

2016 election
Further information: 2016 South Carolina Senate election § District 29

Malloy was uncontested in 2016.[7]

2020 election
Further information: 2020 South Carolina Senate election § District 29

In 2020, Malloy faced Republican J.D. Chaplin.[8] Malloy defeated Chaplin, receiving roughly 54% of the vote.[9][10]

2024 election
Further information: 2024 South Carolina Senate election § District 29

In 2024, Malloy will see a repeat challenge from Republican farmer J.D. Chaplin.

References

  1. ^ "Our Campaigns - Candidate - Gerald Malloy".
  2. ^ "South Carolina During the 2000s - The 115th General Assembly (2003-2004)".
  3. ^ "Gerald Malloy to seek Senate minority leader post | Local News | scnow.com".
  4. ^ "South Carolina Senate elects Hutto as new minority leader | Raleigh News & Observer". Archived from the original on 2020-11-28.
  5. ^ "Eight candidates file for Saleeby's seat". www.wistv.com. 2002-08-06. Retrieved 2024-04-23.
  6. ^ "Malloy, Saleeby, Jr. likely face Senate District 29 runoff Oct. 1". WISTV. 2002-09-18. Retrieved 2024-04-23.
  7. ^ "South Carolina 29th District State Senate Results: Gerald Malloy Wins". The New York Times. 2017-08-01. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2024-04-23.
  8. ^ Leible, Tim (2020-05-13). "Election 2020 -- Candidate Q&A: State Senate District 29". The Sumter Item. Retrieved 2024-04-23.
  9. ^ "South Carolina State Senate - District 29 Election Results | Detroit Free Press". www.freep.com. Retrieved 2024-04-23.
  10. ^ REPORTS, STAFF (2020-11-03). "S.C. Sen. Gerald Malloy wins reelection". SCNow. Retrieved 2024-04-23.

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South Carolina Senate
Preceded by Member of the South Carolina Senate
from the 29th district
2002–present 		Incumbent


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