Ben Connell
Ben Connell (Republican Party) is a member of the South Carolina House of Representatives, representing District 52. He assumed office on November 14, 2022. His current term ends on November 11, 2024.
Connell (Republican Party) ran for election to the South Carolina House of Representatives to represent District 52. He won in the general election on November 8, 2022.
Biography
Ben Connell was born in Camden, South Carolina, and lives in Lugoff, South Carolina. Connell earned a B.S. in business and economics and a J.D. from the University of North Carolina in 2007 and 2010, respectively. His career experience includes working as an attorney with the Connell Law Firm, LLC.[1][2]
Sponsored legislation
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Committee assignments
2023-2024
Connell was assigned to the following committees:
Elections
2024
Ben Connell did not file to run for re-election.
2022
See also: South Carolina House of Representatives elections, 2022
General election
General election for South Carolina House of Representatives District 52
Ben Connell defeated Eve Carlin in the general election for South Carolina House of Representatives District 52 on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Ben Connell (R) | 64.8 | 9,356 |
 | Eve Carlin (D) | 34.9 | 5,036 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.3 | 48 | ||
| Total votes: 14,440 | |||
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Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. Eve Carlin advanced from the Democratic primary for South Carolina House of Representatives District 52.
Republican primary election
Republican primary for South Carolina House of Representatives District 52
Ben Connell defeated incumbent Vic Dabney in the Republican primary for South Carolina House of Representatives District 52 on June 14, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Ben Connell | 59.1 | 2,937 |
 | Vic Dabney | 40.9 | 2,032 | |
| Total votes: 4,969 | |||
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Campaign themes
2022
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Campaign finance summary
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2023
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In 2023, the South Carolina State Legislature was in session from January 10 to May 11.
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See also
2022 Elections
External links
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Candidate South Carolina House of Representatives District 52 |
Officeholder South Carolina House of Representatives District 52 |
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Footnotes
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| Preceded by Vic Dabney (R) |
South Carolina House of Representatives District 52 2022-Present |
Succeeded by - |
