Ivory Torrey Thigpen Jr. is an American politician. He is a member of the Democratic party.[1]

Early life and career

Thigpen was born and educated in Mississippi, a graduate of Jackson State University. He is Pastor of Rehoboth Baptist Church in Columbia. Thigpen and his wife are co-owners of a chiropractic office.[2]

Political career

South Carolina House of Representatives

Thigpen was a member of the South Carolina House of Representatives from the 79th District, serving from 2016 to 2024.[3] He served on the House Judiciary and Rules committee.[4]

In 2023, Thigpen chaired the South Carolina Legislative Black Caucus.[5]

Thigpen attended the 2024 Democratic National Convention as a Party and Elected Leader delegate.[6]

2024 State Senate race

In January 2024, Thigpen announced his candidacy for State Senate District 22, the seat currently held by incumbent Mia McLeod.[7][8][9] Educator Dr. Monica Elkins also announced a run in the Democratic Primary.[10]

In February 2024, businessman Hamilton R. Grant announced plans to run for House District 79, the seat currently held by Thigpen.[11] Grant and community advocate Jonneika Farr faced each other in the Democratic Primary. Grant defeated Farr to become the Democratic nominee, and defeated Republican Rebecca Madsen in the General Election.[12] [13] [14]

On April 1, 2024, McLeod announced that she would not seek re-election. Richland County Council member Overture Walker joined Thigpen and Elkins as candidates for the Democratic Primary nomination. Lee Blatt filed to run as a Republican candidate for the seat.[15] [16]

On June 11, Thigpen and Walker were the top vote getters in the Democratic Primary, and faced each other in a runoff. Lee Blatt withdrew, and Gary Votour with the South Carolina Workers Party will face the winner of the Democratic Primary in the general election.[17]

On June 25, Thigpen was defeated by Walker in the Primary runoff.[18]

Electoral history

District 79
Year Candidate Votes Pct Candidate Votes Pct Candidate Votes Pct
2016 Democratic Primary[19] Ivory Torrey Thigpen 2,105 46.74% Monica Elkins 2,074 46.05% Vannie Williams, Jr. 325 7.22%
2016 Democratic Primary Runoff[20] Ivory Torrey Thigpen 1,275 63.88% Monica Elkins 721 36.12%
2016 General Election[21] Ivory Torrey Thigpen 13,366 73.03% Donald Miles 4,581 25.03% Victor Kocher 354 1.93%
2018 Democratic Primary Ivory Torrey Thigpen (i) Winner
2018 General Election[22] Ivory Torrey Thigpen (i) 13,307 87.8% Victor Kocher 1,782 11.8% Others/Write-in 63 0.4%

References

  1. ^ "The Voter's Self Defense System". Vote Smart. Retrieved June 2, 2020.
  2. ^ "Meet the Pastor". rehoboth-baptist. Retrieved 2024-08-14.
  3. ^ "South Carolina Legislature Online - Member Biography". www.scstatehouse.gov. Retrieved June 2, 2020.
  4. ^ "Representative Ivory Torrey Thigpen". South Carolina Legislature. 2024. Retrieved January 24, 2024.
  5. ^ "Leadership". South Carolina Legislative Black Caucus. 2023. Retrieved January 18, 2023.
  6. ^ "Democratic National Convention is next up; here's who's going from South Carolina". www.aol.com. 2024-08-13. Retrieved 2024-08-20.
  7. ^ Davis, Kimberlei (January 22, 2024). "Representative Thigpen launches bid for SC Senate District 22 seat". WACH-TV. Retrieved January 24, 2024.
  8. ^ Reynolds, Nick (January 22, 2024). "SC Statehouse's only Democrat-turned-independent senator draws another challenger". The Post and Courier. Retrieved January 24, 2024.
  9. ^ Bustos, Joseph (January 23, 2024). "SC's McLeod ditched the Democratic party. Now, this Democrat is gunning for her Senate seat". The State Newspaper. Retrieved January 24, 2024.
  10. ^ Mcconchie, Brian (November 15, 2023). "Longtime educator to run for State Senate seat". WACH-TV. Retrieved January 24, 2024.
  11. ^ Parrilla-Guerrero, Mayra (February 14, 2024). "Hamilton Grant announces run for SC House District 79". WIS-TV. Retrieved February 16, 2024.
  12. ^ "Jonnieka Farr". Ballotpedia. 2024. Retrieved May 28, 2024.
  13. ^ Johnson, Dejon (2024-06-11). "South Carolina primary results: Who's advancing to the November election?". WACH. Retrieved 2024-08-14.
  14. ^ Guerrero, Mayra Parrilla (2024-11-06). "Hamilton Grant wins bid for SC House District 79". WISTV. Retrieved 2024-11-09.
  15. ^ "Longtime Richland politician announces she will not seek reelection". WLTX-TV. April 1, 2024. Retrieved April 1, 2024.
  16. ^ Bustos, Joseph (April 1, 2024). "SC Sen. McLeod left Democratic Party in 2023. Now she'll stay off 2024 ballot". The State Newspaper. Retrieved April 1, 2024.
  17. ^ Ball, Barbara (June 12, 2024). "Thigpen, Walker in runoff for SC Senate Dist. 22 seat". The Voice of Blythewood & Fairfield County. Retrieved June 17, 2024.
  18. ^ and Sydney Dunlap, David Ferrara (June 25, 2024). "Columbia-area GOP, Democratic runoff results: Shealy loses, Walker defeats Thigpen". The Post and Courier. Retrieved June 25, 2024.
  19. ^ "SC - Election Results - SC House Dist 79 - Dem Primary". www.enr-scvotes.org. Retrieved June 2, 2020.
  20. ^ "SC - Election Results - SC House Dist 79 - Dem Primary Runoff". www.enr-scvotes.org. Retrieved June 2, 2020.
  21. ^ "SC - Election Results - SC House Dist 79 - General Election". www.enr-scvotes.org. Retrieved June 2, 2020.
  22. ^ "SC - Election Results - SC House Dist 79 - General Election". www.enr-scvotes.org. Retrieved June 2, 2020.


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