Deon Tedder
2023 - Present
2024
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Deon Tedder (Democratic Party) is a member of the South Carolina State Senate, representing District 42. He assumed office on November 7, 2023. His current term ends on November 11, 2024.
Tedder (Democratic Party) is running for re-election to the South Carolina State Senate to represent District 42. He is on the ballot in the general election on November 5, 2024. He advanced from the Democratic primary on June 11, 2024.
Biography
Deon Tedder was born in Durham, North Carolina.[1] Tedder earned a bachelor’s degree from South Carolina State University in 2012 and a J.D. from the University of South Carolina School of Law in 2015.[1][2] His career experience includes working as an attorney.[1]
Committee assignments
2023-2024
Tedder was assigned to the following committees:
2021-2022
Tedder was assigned to the following committees:
- Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs Committee
- Invitations and Memorial Resolutions Committee
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2024
See also: South Carolina State Senate elections, 2024
General election
General election for South Carolina State Senate District 42
Incumbent Deon Tedder is running in the general election for South Carolina State Senate District 42 on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | ||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for South Carolina State Senate District 42
Incumbent Deon Tedder defeated Kim Greene in the Democratic primary for South Carolina State Senate District 42 on June 11, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Deon Tedder | 83.3 | 2,594 |
 | Kim Greene | 16.7 | 520 | |
| Total votes: 3,114 | |||
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Campaign finance
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2023
See also: South Carolina state legislative special elections, 2023
General election
Special general election for South Carolina State Senate District 42
Deon Tedder defeated Rosa Kay in the special general election for South Carolina State Senate District 42 on November 7, 2023.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Deon Tedder (D) | 81.7 | 10,565 |
 | Rosa Kay (R) | 18.0 | 2,322 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.4 | 46 | ||
| Total votes: 12,933 | |||
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Democratic primary runoff election
Special Democratic primary runoff for South Carolina State Senate District 42
Deon Tedder defeated Wendell Gilliard in the special Democratic primary runoff for South Carolina State Senate District 42 on September 19, 2023.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Deon Tedder | 50.1 | 2,093 |
 | Wendell Gilliard | 49.9 | 2,082 | |
| Total votes: 4,175 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Special Democratic primary for South Carolina State Senate District 42
Wendell Gilliard and Deon Tedder advanced to a runoff. They defeated JA Moore in the special Democratic primary for South Carolina State Senate District 42 on September 5, 2023.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Wendell Gilliard | 46.6 | 1,856 |
| ✔ | | Deon Tedder | 38.6 | 1,536 |
 | JA Moore | 14.8 | 588 | |
| Total votes: 3,980 | |||
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Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled. Rosa Kay advanced from the special Republican primary for South Carolina State Senate District 42.
Endorsements
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2022
See also: South Carolina House of Representatives elections, 2022
General election
General election for South Carolina House of Representatives District 109
Incumbent Deon Tedder defeated Rodney Travis in the general election for South Carolina House of Representatives District 109 on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Deon Tedder (D) | 76.4 | 5,912 |
| Rodney Travis (L) | 22.8 | 1,764 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.7 | 58 | ||
| Total votes: 7,734 | |||
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Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. Incumbent Deon Tedder advanced from the Democratic primary for South Carolina House of Representatives District 109.
Libertarian convention
Libertarian convention for South Carolina House of Representatives District 109
Rodney Travis advanced from the Libertarian convention for South Carolina House of Representatives District 109 on June 18, 2022.
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2020
See also: South Carolina House of Representatives elections, 2020
General election
General election for South Carolina House of Representatives District 109
Deon Tedder defeated Rodney Travis in the general election for South Carolina House of Representatives District 109 on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Deon Tedder (D) | 80.6 | 11,279 |
| Rodney Travis (L) | 18.7 | 2,620 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.7 | 97 | ||
| Total votes: 13,996 | |||
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Democratic primary runoff election
Democratic primary runoff for South Carolina House of Representatives District 109
Deon Tedder defeated James Johnson in the Democratic primary runoff for South Carolina House of Representatives District 109 on June 23, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Deon Tedder | 56.2 | 911 |
| James Johnson | 43.8 | 711 | |
| Total votes: 1,622 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for South Carolina House of Representatives District 109
James Johnson and Deon Tedder advanced to a runoff. They defeated Jeff Wilder in the Democratic primary for South Carolina House of Representatives District 109 on June 9, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | James Johnson | 39.2 | 1,553 |
| ✔ | | Deon Tedder | 35.7 | 1,416 |
 | Jeff Wilder | 25.1 | 996 | |
| Total votes: 3,965 | |||
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Campaign themes
2024
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2023
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2022
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2020
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I am Deon Tedder, a resident of North Charleston, SC, and I am running for South Carolina House of Representatives District 109. As a lifelong Democrat and a tireless advocate for my community, I have spent my career fighting for South Carolinians, and now I'm ready to bring that fight to the State House!
I am a proud graduate of SC State University's Honors College, graduating magna cum laude, and the University of South Carolina's School of Law.
While in college, I worked in the office of the late Senator Ted Kennedy, where I assisted on the Health, Education, Labor, & Pension (HELP) Committee.
I hold the honor of having been recognized by the National Black Lawyers Association as Top 40 under 40 Personal Injury attorneys. I enjoy volunteering with the Be A Mentor program, Harvest Hope Food Bank, and (specify school). And I take great pride in having served as a Guardian Ad Litem for a Court Appointed Special Advocates Program.
What makes me unique is my ability to easily empathize and relate to people. Electing me would mean an experienced lawyer that is forward-thinking. It would also signal a fresh perspective on issues like criminal justice reform, affordable housing and education.
I am honored to be endorsed by SC House Democratic Leader Representative Todd Rutherford, Charleston City Paper, and Conservation Voters of South Carolina.
- I have always had a passion to help others. As an attorney it is my job and my life's work to protect those that need protecting. There would be no greater honor than to be a part of the decision making process regarding how to protect, serve and honor the great citizens of Charleston and Dorchester counties.
- As a product of the public education system, I understand the gaps in educational outcomes-high school graduation rates, college readiness and workforce advancements based on race, class and geography. These issues are magnified in underserved communities and it is the role of the government to help bridge this divide. I believe that in order to succeed we must invest in ourselves and our children. If given the honor to represent District 109 I will work tirelessly to be that bridge to make sure that sure every child - no matter their socioeconomic status - has an opportunity to further their own learning.
- As a member of the legislative body I will also fight to reform our unbalanced criminal justice system, public education, housing inequalities and promote sustainable growth while protecting our natural resources.
I am passionate about investing in the public education system and raising teacher pay, criminal justice reform, and Medicaid expansion.
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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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2022
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In 2022, the South Carolina State Legislature was in session from January 11 to May 12.
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2021
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In 2021, the South Carolina State Legislature was in session from January 12 to May 13.
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See also
2024 Elections
External links
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Candidate South Carolina State Senate District 42 |
Officeholder South Carolina State Senate District 42 |
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Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 South Carolina Legislature Online, "Representative Deon T. Tedder," accessed March 29, 2021
- ↑ Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on June 5, 2020
| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by Marlon Kimpson (D) |
South Carolina State Senate District 42 2023-Present |
Succeeded by - |
| Preceded by David Mack (D) |
South Carolina House of Representatives District 109 2020-2023 |
Succeeded by Tiffany Spann-Wilder (D) |
