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Mark Sanford (R) defeated Tommy Moore (D), 55% to 45%.
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 Gov. Mark Sanford (R)
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First elected in 2002; Seeking second full term; Sanford was nominated with 65% in a two-way primary.
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About The Candidate
- Born: May 28, 1960; Ft. Lauderdale, Fla.
- Family: Married (Jenny); four children
- Education: University of Virginia, M.B.A., 1988; Furman University, B.A., 1983
- Professional Career: Owner, Norton & Sanford real estate investment firm, 1992-2002; real estate investor, 1988-92
- Military Career: None
- Previous Elective Office: U.S. House, 1994-2000
Tommy Moore (D)
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Moore, a state senator, was nominated with 64% in a three-way primary.
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About The Candidate
- Born: May, 8, 1950; Lynwood, S.C.
- Family: Married (Dale); two children
- Education: University of South Carolina at Aiken, B.S., 1989
- Professional Career: Founder, owner and operator, Boiler Efficiency, Inc., 1978-present
- Military Career: None
- Previous Elective Office: State Senate, 1980-2006; state House, 1979-80
Previous Election Results
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2002 general
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Candidate
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Total Votes
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Percent
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Expenditures
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Mark Sanford (R)
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585,422
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53%
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Jim Hodges (D)
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521,140
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47%
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2002 runoff
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Candidate
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Total Votes
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Percent
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Expenditures
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Mark Sanford (R)
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183,820
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60%
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Bob Peeler (R)
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121,881
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40%
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2002 primary
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Candidate
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Total Votes
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Percent
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Expenditures
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Mark Sanford (R)
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122,143
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39%
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Bob Peeler (R)
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119,026
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38%
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Charlie Condon (R)
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49,469
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16%
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Ken Wingate (R)
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12,366
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4%
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1998 general
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Candidate
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Total Votes
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Percent
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Expenditures
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Jim Hodges (D)
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574,035
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53%
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David Beasley (R)
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486,342
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45%
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Other
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16,758
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2%
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