Carla Schuessler
Carla Schuessler (Republican Party) is a member of the South Carolina House of Representatives, representing District 61. She assumed office on November 14, 2022. Her current term ends on November 11, 2024.
Schuessler (Republican Party) is running for re-election to the South Carolina House of Representatives to represent District 61. She is on the ballot in the general election on November 5, 2024.[source] She advanced from the Republican primary on June 11, 2024.
Biography
Carla Shuessler was born in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Schuessler earned a B.S. from Illinois State University in 1996. Her career experience includes working as the chief operating officer of Complete Legal Defense Team and the executive director of Habitat for Humanity of Horry County. Schuessler served on the board of directors of the Myrtle Beach Area Chamber of Commerce.[1]
Sponsored legislation
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Committee assignments
2023-2024
Schuessler was assigned to the following committees:
Elections
2024
See also: South Carolina House of Representatives elections, 2024
General election
General election for South Carolina House of Representatives District 61
Incumbent Carla Schuessler is running in the general election for South Carolina House of Representatives District 61 on November 5, 2024.
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for South Carolina House of Representatives District 61
Incumbent Carla Schuessler defeated Shannon Grady and Patrick Herrmann in the Republican primary for South Carolina House of Representatives District 61 on June 11, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Carla Schuessler | 59.2 | 1,512 |
 | Shannon Grady | 27.8 | 709 | |
 | Patrick Herrmann | 13.0 | 331 | |
| Total votes: 2,552 | |||
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Campaign finance
Endorsements
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- Frmr. President Donald Trump (Republican Party, Conservative Party)
2022
See also: South Carolina House of Representatives elections, 2022
General election
General election for South Carolina House of Representatives District 61
Carla Schuessler defeated Ashlyn Preaux in the general election for South Carolina House of Representatives District 61 on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Carla Schuessler (R) | 69.2 | 8,365 |
 | Ashlyn Preaux (D) | 30.6 | 3,703 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.1 | 15 | ||
| Total votes: 12,083 | |||
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Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. Ashlyn Preaux advanced from the Democratic primary for South Carolina House of Representatives District 61.
Republican primary election
Republican primary for South Carolina House of Representatives District 61
Carla Schuessler defeated John Cassidy in the Republican primary for South Carolina House of Representatives District 61 on June 14, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Carla Schuessler | 53.6 | 2,306 |
| John Cassidy | 46.4 | 1,997 | |
| Total votes: 4,303 | |||
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Campaign themes
2024
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2022
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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
2024 Elections
External links
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Candidate South Carolina House of Representatives District 61 |
Officeholder South Carolina House of Representatives District 61 |
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Footnotes
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| Preceded by Roger Kirby (D) |
South Carolina House of Representatives District 61 2022-Present |
Succeeded by - |
