Richard Cash

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Richard Cash

U.S.A.

Party Republican
Latest Campaign State Senate
Date of Birth March 31, 1960 (Age: 66)
Overall Community Sentiment: Neutral

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Personal Background

Richard Cash holds a BA in Business Administration from Furman University, graduating magna cum laude and as a member of Phi Beta Kappa. He furthered his education with a Master of Arts in Theological Studies. Cash spent significant time in the private sector before entering public service. He is married and has a large family.

Political Ideas

Richard Cash combines staunch socially conservative views with a nuanced approach to legislative strategy, particularly in social issues. His opposition to LGBT rights and abortion is unequivocal, yet his legislative maneuvers, such as the failed Senate Bill 323, reveal a calculated effort to navigate political realities while advancing his ideological goals. Cash's rhetorical style often emphasizes moral and religious justifications, framing contentious issues within a deeply personal belief system.

Campaigns
2024: South Carolina State Senate
ELECTED

Election History

South Carolina Senate District 3 General Election, 2024

46,333 votes (75.41%)

Win

South Carolina Senate District 3 General Election, 2024

46,333 votes (75.41%)

Win

Position Details

Committee Membership
Education
Member
Family and Veterans' Services
Member
Judiciary
Member
Medical Affairs
Member
Rules
Member
2020 Special: State Senate
ELECTED

Election History

South Carolina Senate District 3 Special Election

3,035 votes (81.70%)

Win
2020 Special: State Senate Republican Primary
ELECTED

Election History

South Carolina Senate District 3 Special Election Republican Primary Runoff

4,869 votes (54.40%)

Win
2020 Special: State Senate Republican Primary
ELECTED

Election History

South Carolina Senate District 3 Special Election Republican Primary

2,032 votes (25.80%)

Win
2020: South Carolina State Senate
ELECTED

Election History

South Carolina Senate District 3 General Election, 2020

44,446 votes (74.00%)

Win

South Carolina Senate District 3 Republican Primary Election, 2020

9,411 votes (56.80%)

Win
2010: U.S.A. House of Representatives

Election History

South Carolina's 3rd congressional district Republican primary runoff

35,129 votes (48.50%)

Loss

South Carolina's 3rd congressional district Republican primary

20,923 votes (25.35%)

Win