Marvin R. Pendarvis
Marvin R. Pendarvis | |
|---|---|
| Member of the South Carolina House of Representatives from the 113th district | |
| Assumed office November 7, 2017 | |
| Preceded by | Jackson Whipper |
| Personal details | |
| Born | October 13, 1989 Charleston, South Carolina, United States |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Alma mater | University of South Carolina (BA, JD) |
| Profession | Attorney |
Marvin R. Pendarvis (born October 13, 1989) is an American politician. He is a member of the South Carolina House of Representatives from the 113th District, serving since 2017. He is a member of the Democratic party.[1][2][3]
Education and career
Pendarvis attended the University of South Carolina and graduated in 2011, where he was a member of the Omega Psi Phi fraternity. He received a JD from the University of South Carolina in 2014. He works as an attorney in North Charleston.
South Carolina House of Representatives
2017
When long-time Democratic state legislator Jackson Whipper resigned in August 2017 to become a magistrate judge in Charleston County, Pendarvis became a candidate for his seat in District 113. He ran against two candidates — Angela M. Hanyak and Chris Collins — in the Democratic primary. Pendarvis won with 79.9% of the vote. In the general election, he defeated Republican Theron Sandy II of Pinehurst to win by 1,118 votes.
2018
Pendarvis was unopposed in the Democratic primary and general election.
2020
Pendarvis has filed to run for re-election in 2020 and will be on the ballot for the Democratic primary, which is scheduled to occur on June 9, 2020.
Committee assignments
- Agriculture, Natural Resources & Environmental Affairs
- Legislative Oversight
Pendarvis previously served on the Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs Committee.
Election history
| Year | Candidate | Votes | Pct | Candidate | Votes | Pct | Candidate | Votes | Pct | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 Special Election Primary[4] | Marvin R. Pendarvis | 804 | 79.9% | Angela M. Hanyak | 120 | 11.9% | Chris Collins | 82 | 8.2% | ||||
| 2017 Special Election[5] | Marvin R. Pendarvis | 1,463 | 80.9% | Theron Sandy II | 343 | 19% | |||||||
| 2018 Primary[6] | Marvin R. Pendarvis | ||||||||||||
| 2018 General | Marvin R. Pendarvis | 8,256 | 98.5% |
References
- ^ "South Carolina Legislature Online - Member Biography". www.scstatehouse.gov. Retrieved April 12, 2020.
- ^ "Marvin R. Pendarvis - South Carolina Representative - Open States". openstates.org. Retrieved April 12, 2020.
- ^ "The Voter's Self Defense System". Vote Smart. Retrieved April 12, 2020.
- ^ "State House of Representatives District 113 Democratic Primary". Charleston and Dorchester Counties: South Carolina Election Commission. Retrieved April 12, 2020.
- ^ "State House of Representatives District 113 Special Election". Charleston and Dorchester Counties: South Carolina Election Commission. Retrieved April 12, 2020.
- ^ "Marvin Pendarvis Biography". Ballotpedia. Retrieved April 12, 2020.