Kirkman Finlay | |
|---|---|
| Member of the
South Carolina House of Representatives from the 75th district | |
| In office December 4, 2012 – November 14, 2022 | |
| Preceded by | Jim Harrison |
| Succeeded by | Heather Bauer |
| Personal details | |
| Born | February 16, 1970 Columbia, South Carolina, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Kathleen Ravenel |
| Parent |
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| Education | University of Virginia ( BA) |
Kirkman Finlay III (born February 16, 1970) is an American politician. He is a former member of the South Carolina House of Representatives from the 75th District, serving since 2012. He is a member of the Republican Party. [1]
Background
His father, Kirkman Finlay Jr., was mayor of Columbia, South Carolina from 1978 to 1986.
Political career
Finlay served on Columbia City Council from 2006 to 2010. [2]
In 2010 Finlay ran for mayor of Columbia, losing to Stephen K. Benjamin
2012 South Carolina House race
See also: 2012 South Carolina elections
In 2012 Finlay ran for a South Carolina House seat vacated by Jim Harrison, defeating lawyer and Democratic candidate Joe McCulloch in a close race. [3]
2022 South Carolina House race
See also: 2022 United States state legislative elections, 2022 South Carolina House of Representatives election
In the 2022 general election Finlay was defeated by Democrat Heather Bauer. [4]
2024 South Carolina House race
See also: 2024 South Carolina elections, 2024 state legislature elections in the United States, South Carolina House of Representatives elections, 2024 South Carolina House of Representatives election
In March 2024, Finlay filed to challenge Bauer for South Carolina House District 75. He received the endorsement of House Speaker Murrell Smith Jr. [5]
Electoral history
| Date | Election | Candidate | Party | Votes | % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Carolina House of Representatives, 75th district | |||||
| Nov 6, 2012 [6] | General | Kirkman Finlay III | Republican | 7,219 | 51.05 |
| Joseph M. McCulloch Jr. | Democratic | 6,911 | 48.87 | ||
| Write Ins | 12 | 0.08 | |||
| James H. Harrison did not seek reelection; seat stayed Republican | |||||
| Nov 4, 2014 [7] | General | Kirkman Finlay III | Republican | 5,833 | 53.52 |
| Joseph M. McCulloch Jr. | Democratic | 5,057 | 46.40 | ||
| Write Ins | 9 | 0.08 | |||
| Nov 8, 2016 [8] | General | Kirkman Finlay III | Republican | 9,072 | 59.41 |
| Tyler S. Gregg | Democratic | 6,175 | 40.44 | ||
| Write Ins | 22 | 0.14 | |||
| Nov 6, 2018 [9] | General | Kirkman Finlay III | Republican | 7,842 | 57.48 |
| John V. Crangle | Democratic/ American | 5,780 | 42.37 | ||
| Write Ins | 20 | 0.15 | |||
| Nov 3, 2020 [10] | General | Kirkman Finlay III | Republican | 8,759 | 50.69 |
| J. Rhodes Bailey | Democratic | 8,502 | 49.20 | ||
| Write Ins | 20 | 0.12 | |||
| Nov 8, 2022 [11] | General | Heather Bauer | Democratic | 7,505 | 50.74 |
| Kirkman Finlay III | Republican | 7,270 | 49.15 | ||
| Write Ins | 17 | 0.11 | |||
References
- ^ "Kirkman Finlay III". Project Vote Smart. Retrieved January 15, 2016.
- ^ "A HOUSE RESOLUTION: TO RECOGNIZE AND COMMEND THE HONORABLE KIRKMAN FINLAY III OF RICHLAND COUNTY FOR HIS DEDICATED SERVICE IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ON BEHALF OF HIS CONSTITUENTS AND THE CITIZENS OF SOUTH CAROLINA AND TO WISH HIM MUCH SUCCESS AND HAPPINESS IN ALL HIS FUTURE ENDEAVORS". South Carolina Legislature. January 10, 2023. Retrieved March 25, 2024.
- ^ "SC House District 75 race in dispute after voter problems". WACH-TV. November 8, 2012. Retrieved March 25, 2024.
- ^ Smith, Nevin (November 9, 2022). ""Heather Bauer issues victory statement in House District 75 race"". WIS-TV. Retrieved November 9, 2022.
- ^ Folks, Will (March 25, 2024). "Kirkman Finlay Files For South Carolina State House Veteran lawmaker launches candidacy". FitsNews. Retrieved March 25, 2024.
- ^ "2012 Statewide General Election Results - State House of Representatives, District 75". South Carolina State Election Commission. Retrieved May 6, 2016.
- ^ "2014 Statewide General Election Results - State House of Representatives, District 75". South Carolina State Election Commission. Retrieved May 6, 2016.
- ^ "2016 Statewide General Election Results - State House of Representatives, District 75". South Carolina State Election Commission. Retrieved February 24, 2018.
- ^ "2018 Statewide General Election Results - State House of Representatives, District 75". South Carolina State Election Commission. Retrieved December 4, 2018.
- ^ "2020 Statewide General Election Results - State House of Representatives, District 75". South Carolina State Election Commission. Retrieved November 30, 2020.
- ^ "2022 Statewide General Election Results - State House of Representatives, District 75". South Carolina State Election Commission. Retrieved November 19, 2022.
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