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South Carolina State House District 61

Duties: The South Carolina House of Representatives shares responsibility with the SC Senate in making new laws, changing old laws and studying what outcome laws will have on the people in their districts and our state. Qualifications: State Representatives serve two-year terms and are considered part-time citizen legislators who are elected at-large by their district, and there are no term limits. State Representatives must be at least 21 years of age and must be a registered voter in their district. There are 124 State House districts which are re-apportioned after each census.Multiple in-person Early Voting sites are available during the 2 weeks prior to election day. Check this link for latest early voting info in your county: https://scvotes.gov/voters/early-voting/

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    John Bember
    (Dem)

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    Carol Goodman
    (Dem)

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    David Herndon
    (Lib)

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    Carla Schuessler
    (Rep)

Biographical Information

1. What are your top priorities for Legislative action during the next 2 years?

2. How would you balance the need for adequate infrastructure with the need to protect the South Carolina’s people and and our natural environment?

3. What actions would you take to improve access to health care and family support services for all South Carolina residents?

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Campaign Mailing Address 1612 Belle Ridge Ct
Conway, SC 29526
Campaign Phone 843-653-2978
Campaign Website http://horrydemocrats.org/about-us/democratic-candidates/pete-bember/
Campaign Instagram URL http://www.instagram.com/jbember/
Campaign Facebook URL http://www.facebook.com/bemberstatehouse61
Protecting Women's Rights Stronger Local Economy Support small businesses Attract better-paying jobs Cut red tape for entrepreneurs 🏡 Affordable Housing & Smart Growth Keep Conway affordable for working families Improve roads and infrastructure Manage growth the right way ❤️ Affordable Healthcare Lower prescription drug costs Expand access to care Support local providers 🎓 Better Schools Increase teacher pay Invest in students Create career pathways for young people
Growth is fine but it has to be done responsibly. Deterioration of Roads, Bridges, Flooding, Rapid Growth needs to be addressed. I need to hear from each resident to formulate what's right for Horry County.
Reduce insurance premiums and expand access to healthcare. Preserve Medicare and Medicaid.
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