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Chardale Murray

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Chardale Murray
Mayor of Hollywood, South Carolina
In office
July 2023 – present
Preceded byJohn Dunmyer III
Member of the [[South Carolina House of Representatives Legislature]]
from the district
In office
November 9, 2020 – November 14, 2022
Preceded byRobert Brown
Succeeded byMatt Leber
Personal details
Born (1975-11-29) November 29, 1975 (age 48)
Charleston, South Carolina
Political partyDemocratic
Alma materUniversity of South Carolina (M.S.)
Professionmortuary owner

Chardale R. Murray is an American politician currently serving as the Mayor of Hollywood, South Carolina. She is a former member of the South Carolina House of Representatives from the 116th District, serving from 2020 to 2022, the first woman to represent the District.[1] She is a member of the Democratic Party.[2]

Political career

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2020 House of Representatives race

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Murray, endorsed by retiring incumbent Robert Brown, won the Democratic primary and defeated Republican nominee Carroll O'Neal.

2022 House of Representatives race

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Murray was defeated by Republican Matt Leber in the 2022 general election.[3]

2023 Mayoral race

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On April 12, 2023 Murray announced her run for Mayor of Hollywood, South Carolina.[4] On Election Day June 6, 2023, Murray received 468 votes, defeating incumbent John Dunmyer III, who received 308 votes, and another challenger Mayor Pro-Tem Althea Salters, who received 74 votes.[5]

Electoral history

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South Carolina House of Representatives

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District 116
Year Candidate Votes Pct Candidate Votes Pct Candidate Votes Pct Candidate Votes Pct
2020 Democratic Primary[6] Chardale Murray 2,691 57.9& Millicent T. Middleton 907 19.5% Charles Glover Sr. 531 11.4% John Prioleau Sr. 518 11.1%
2020 General Election[7] Chardale Murray 12,227 50.8% Carroll O'Neal 11,809 49.0% Write-in 42 0.2%

References

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  1. ^ Spence, Sam (December 3, 2020). "Murray heads to SC House as first woman to represent Hollywood-area district". Charleston City Paper. Retrieved June 7, 2023.
  2. ^ "South Carolina Legislature Online - Member Biography". www.scstatehouse.gov. Retrieved December 18, 2020.
  3. ^ Brack, Andy (November 12, 2022). ""GOP's grip on S.C. House tightens"". Charleston City Paper. Retrieved November 14, 2022.
  4. ^ Sockol, Matthew (April 12, 2023). "Former state Rep. Chardale Murray announces run for Hollywood mayor". WCIV-TV. Retrieved June 7, 2023.
  5. ^ Laudenslager, Chase (June 6, 2023). "Hollywood residents select new mayor, town council members". WCBD-TV. Retrieved June 7, 2023.
  6. ^ "SC House - Dist 116 Dem Primary". www.enr-scvotes.org. Retrieved December 18, 2020.
  7. ^ "SC House - Dist 116 - General". www.enr-scvotes.org.