Andy Patrick
Andrew S. "Andy" Patrick (b. August 5, 1969) is a former Republican member of the South Carolina House of Representatives, representing District 123. He was first elected to the chamber in 2010.
Patrick was a Republican candidate for South Carolina Superintendent of Education in the 2014 elections.[1][2]
Patrick was a 2013 Republican candidate seeking election to the U.S. House in the special election for the 1st Congressional District of South Carolina. Patrick was defeated in the Republican primary on March 19, 2013.[3][4]
Biography
Patrick grew up in Perry, New York. He graduated from Perry County High School in 1987 and magna cum laude from the State University of New York-Brockport with a B.S. in Criminal Justice in 1995.
In 1996, Patrick became a New York State Trooper. The following year, he was commissioned as an agent with the United States Secret Service, where he would ultimately join the Vice Presidential Protective Division. During his time with the Secret Service, Patrick served as Intelligence Coordinator for the 2004 Democratic National Convention in Boston and as Lead Advance Agent for George W. Bush, then a Presidential candidate, at the 2000 Republican National Convention in Philadelphia. He moved with his family from Virginia to Hilton Head, South Carolina in 2004. In 2007, he resigned from the Secret Service. Patrick is the Chief Executive Officer of Advance Point Global, Inc., a company that provides security and investigation consultants to companies based around the globe. Patrick joined the United States Air Force immediately after high school; beginning in 1987, he spent five years on active duty. From 1992 to 1995, Patrick served an additional three years in New York's Air National Guard.
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Patrick served on the following committees:
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| • Education and Public Works |
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Patrick served on the following committees:
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| • Education and Public Works |
Campaign themes
2010
Patrick’s website highlighted the following campaign themes:[5]
Environment
Patrick addressed preserving the wildlife areas in the 123rd District: "We need to preserve open space, protect our water and provide local governments with the tools they need to cope with explosive growth. The Lowcountry environment is our life blood and we need to be good stewards of what we have. It is what makes us unique and attracts visitors from around to world."
He earned an endorsement from the Conservation Voters of South Carolina, who said, in part, "Patrick understands the value of South Carolina’s landmark Conservation Bank that works with local land trusts to voluntarily protect natural and historic places."
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Reforming government
Patrick's positions on spending and reform started with the idea that, "We live in the 21st century and yet our state government still operates under a 19th century structure and mentality."[6]
He specifically mentioned streamlining redundant agencies and recommends "passing a constitutional amendment that would allow voters to decide our structure of government." In support of this, Patrick mentions that South Carolinians elect nine Constitutional officers, in excess of the national average of four.
Patrick also specifically plans to push for a gubernatorial ticket that would elect the governor and lt. governor on a shared ticket. This style, modeled on the Presidential election, is used in 34 states already. His platform also included support for home rule and for cutting spending at the state level.
Education
Patrick's education platform cited South Carolina's ranking in nationwide assessments of primary schooling and points out that, while Beaufort County pays some $300 million annually to South Carolina's state government in education funding, it gets little in return.
Economics
Remarking that "the only 'good' economic development plans ever devised are those that reduce government interference and lower taxes," Patrick argued for cutting the legislative role in planning and directing the economy and for replacing government directed attempts at economic stimulation with greater market enterprise. He specifically proposed eliminating the corporate income tax and abolishing preferential tax credits.
Elections
2014
Patrick announced his campaign for election to the office of South Carolina Superintendent of Education in January 2014 but withdrew within two weeks, citing his ongoing divorce proceedings and privacy concerns.[2]
2013
Patrick ran for the U.S. House representing the 1st Congressional District of South Carolina. The election was held to replace Tim Scott, who was appointed to fill Jim DeMint's vacant seat in the U.S. Senate.[7] Patrick was defeated in the Republican primary against Keith Blandford, Curtis Bostic, Ric Bryant, Larry Grooms, Jonathan Hoffman, Jeff King, John Kuhn, Tim Larkin, Chip Limehouse, Peter McCoy, Elizabeth Moffly, Ray Nash, Shawn Pinkston, Mark Sanford and Teddy Turner on March 19, 2013.[4][3][8]
Former Governor Mark Sanford was considered the front runner due to name recognition and the fact that he had $120,000 in an old campaign account. That coupled with his ability to fundraise quickly gave him a leg up on the field. It was also his former seat in the U.S. House of Representatives that he held for three terms, prior to being elected governor.[9]
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The district leans Republican.[10] The last Democratic candidate elected was Mendel Jackson Davis in 1978.[11]
| U.S. House, South Carolina District 1 Special Republican Primary, 2013 | ||||
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| Candidate | Vote % | Votes | ||
 Mark Sanford |
36.9% | 19,854 | ||
| Curtis Bostic |
13.3% | 7,168 | ||
| Ric Bryant | 0.2% | 87 | ||
| Larry Grooms | 12.4% | 6,673 | ||
| Jonathan Hoffman | 0.7% | 360 | ||
| Jeff King | 0.4% | 211 | ||
| John Kuhn | 6.5% | 3,479 | ||
| Tim Larkin | 0.7% | 393 | ||
| Harry "Chip" Limehouse | 6.1% | 3,279 | ||
| Peter McCoy | 1.6% | 867 | ||
| Elizabeth Moffly | 1% | 530 | ||
| Ray Nash | 4.7% | 2,508 | ||
| Andy Patrick | 7% | 3,783 | ||
| Shawn Pinkston | 0.3% | 154 | ||
| Keith Blandford | 0.4% | 195 | ||
| Teddy Turner | 7.9% | 4,252 | ||
| Total Votes | 53,793 | |||
| Source: Official results via South Carolina State Election Commission[3] | ||||
2012
Patrick ran unopposed in the Republican primary on June 12 and in the general election on November 6, 2012.[12][13]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
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| Republican | Andy Patrick Incumbent |
99.2% | 13,865 | |
| Other | Write-Ins | 0.8% | 115 | |
| Total Votes | 13,980 | |||
2010
Patrick won election to the South Carolina House of Representatives.[14] He was unopposed in the general election on November 2.
| South Carolina House of Representatives, General Election, District 123 (2010) | ||||
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| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Andy Patrick (R)
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11,048 | 99.50% | ||
| Write-In | 55 | 0.50% | ||
On Primary Day, June 8, 2010, Patrick went up against incumbent Richard Chalk, Jr. and Kate Keep.
| South Carolina House of Representatives, District 123 Republican Primary (2010) | ||||
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| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Andy Patrick (R)
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1,930 | 33.62% | ||
| Richard Chalk (R)
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1,853 | 35.01% | ||
| Kate Keep (R) | 1,729 | 31.37% | ||
Patrick defeated incumbent Richard Chalk, Jr. in the Republican runoff on June 22 by a margin of 3,438 to 1,453. Chalk was seeking his fourth term.
| South Carolina House of Representatives, District 123 Republican Run-Off (2010) | ||||
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| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Andy Patrick (R)
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3,438 | 70.3% | ||
| Richard Chalk (R) | 1,453 | 29.7% | ||
District 123 lies on Hilton Head Island, in Beaufort County, a heavily urban county along the southernmost coast of the state.
Campaign finance summary
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Endorsements
2010
In 2010, Patrick’s endorsements included the following:
- Conservation Voters of South Carolina
- South Carolina Club for Growth
- State Sen. Tom Davis, R-Beaufort
- former state Rep. Jo Anne Gilham
Presidential preference
2012
Andy Patrick endorsed Rick Perry in the 2012 presidential election.[15] Previously, Patrick had endorsed Rick Santorum.[16]
Scorecards
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2020
In 2020, the South Carolina State Legislature was in session from January 14 to June 25. The state Senate reconvened September to September 3. Both chambers reconvened September 15 to September 24.
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In 2019, the South Carolina State Legislature was in session from January 8 through May 21.
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In 2018, the South Carolina State Legislature was in session from January 9 through May 10.
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In 2017, the South Carolina State Legislature was in session from January 10 through May 11.
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In 2016, the South Carolina State Legislature was in session from January 12 through June 2.
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In 2015, the South Carolina State Legislature was in session from January 13 through June 4.
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In 2014, the South Carolina State Legislature was in session from January 14 through June 6.
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In 2013, the South Carolina State Legislature was in session from January 8 to June 20.
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In 2012, the South Carolina State Legislature was in session from January 11 through June 7.
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2011
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In 2011, the South Carolina State Legislature was in session from January 11 through June 2. On June 2, 2011, Governor Nikki Haley (R) attempted to call the legislature into an "emergency" special session to begin on June 7 to create the new South Carolina Department of Administration. A lawsuit was filed by Senate President Pro Tem Glenn McConnell (R), in which he contended that Haley's call for a special session was unconstitutional, and that it violated the state Constitution's requirement of separation of powers among the governor, legislature and courts.[17] On June 6, the South Carolina Supreme Court ruled 3-2 against Governor Haley, stating that her order violated the Legislature's ability to set its calendar and agenda. The legislature met in a special redistricting session from June 14 - July 1.[18] The legislature re-convened July 26.[19]
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The Palmetto Liberty PAC Scorecard
The Palmetto Liberty Political Action Committee, a conservative, pro-limited government think tank in South Carolina, releases its scorecard for South Carolina representatives and senators once a year. The scorecard gives each legislator a score based on how he or she voted in the two-year legislative term prior to the election on specific issues that the Palametto Liberty PAC thinks are anti-limited government. "Most of the votes shown on the score card are votes that we lost. Now we can identify the Legislators that caused us to lose these votes. These Legislators are the ones who need to be replaced if we are to achieve the vision of having the most free state in the nation."[20]
2012
Andy Patrick received a score of 20% in the 2012 scorecard, ranking 68th out of all 124 South Carolina House of Representatives members.[21] His score was followed by representatives Michael Pitts (20%), Tommy Pope (20%), and Ronnie Sabb (20%).[22]
Personal
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Patrick and his wife, Amee, live in Hilton Head, SC. They have five children.
Memberships
- American Society of Industrial Security
- Association of Former Agents - United States Secret Service
- South Carolina Association of Legal Investigators
- Hilton Head Island-Bluffton Chamber of Commerce and The Greater Island Council.
Recent news
This section links to a Google news search for the term "Andy + Patrick + South + Carolina + House"
See also
- South Carolina State Legislature
- South Carolina House of Representatives
- South Carolina House of Representatives Committees
- South Carolina Joint Committees
- South Carolina state legislative districts
- South Carolina down ballot state executive elections, 2014
- South Carolina Superintendent of Education
External links
- Andy Patrick campaign website
- South Carolina House of Representative - Rep. Andy Patrick
- Profile from Open States
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Legislative Profile from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2012, 2010
- Andy Patrick on Facebook
- Andy Patrick on LinkedIn
Footnotes
- ↑ WISTV, "Rep. Patrick running for state superintendent," January 22, 2014
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 The Post and Courier, "Rep. Patrick ends his race for S.C. education superintendent," January 28, 2014
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 SC Votes, "March 19 Special Primary Election" accessed March 19, 2013 Cite error: Invalid
<ref>tag; name "primary" defined multiple times with different content - ↑ 4.0 4.1 South Carolina Radio Network, "List of 19 candidates running for District 1 seat," January 28, 2013 (dead link)
- ↑ Andy Patrick.org, "Andy on the Issues - Environment," accessed October 18, 2010 (dead link)
- ↑ Andy Patrick.org, "Andy on the Issues - Government Reform," accessed October 18, 2010 (dead link)
- ↑ Washington Post, "Scott's departure for Senate will trigger third special House election in 2013," December 17, 2012
- ↑ South Carolina Republican Party Website, "1st Congressional Special Election details set," accessed January 3, 2013
- ↑ Roll Call, "Sanford Likely Front-Runner in S.C. Special Election," January 3, 2013
- ↑ Salon.com, "Ted Turner’s son vying in SC congressional primary," January 23, 2013
- ↑ Biographical Directory of the United States Congress, "Davis, Medel Jackson, (1942-2007)," accessed January 28, 2013
- ↑ AP.org, "South Carolina State Senate and State House Election Results," accessed November 7, 2012
- ↑ South Carolina State Election Commission, "2012 Candidates," accessed April 25, 2012
- ↑ www.enr-scvotes.org, "2010 General Election Results," accessed May 1, 2014
- ↑ Race 4 2012 "Perry Unveils Endorsements From 21 SC State Legislators," September 21, 2011
- ↑ Rick Santorum for President, "SENATOR SANTORUM ANNOUNCES ADDITIONAL SOUTH CAROLINA ENDORSEMENTS - THIS TIME IN BLUFFTON AND HILTON HEAD," October 14, 2011
- ↑ The State, "High court rules against Haley," June 6, 2011
- ↑ The Sun News, "S.C. House to have special session in June," May 6, 2011
- ↑ The Island Packet, "S.C. Senate OKs new congressional districted anchored in Beaufort County," June 29, 2011
- ↑ The Palmetto Liberty Political Action Committee, "Voting Records," accessed April 11, 2014
- ↑ Palmetto Liberty Political Action Committee, "South Carolina Senate Score Card 2012," accessed April 11, 2014
- ↑ Palmetto Liberty Political Action Committee, "South Carolina Senate Score Card 2012," accessed May 15, 2014
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