J. A. Moore (politician)
J. A. Moore is an American politician. He is a member of the South Carolina House of Representatives from the 15th District, serving since 2018.[1] He is a member of the Democratic Party.[2]
J. A. Moore | |
|---|---|
| Member of the South Carolina House of Representatives from the 15th district | |
| Assumed office November 6, 2019 | |
| Preceded by | Samuel Rivers Jr. |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Orangeburg, South Carolina, United States |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Alma mater | Johnson and Wales University |
Political career
Moore is a member of Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs Committee.[1] In February 2020, he endorsed Democrat Pete Buttigieg for the Presidency of the United States.[3]
Electoral history
2018 SC House of Representatives
Moore was the only Democrat to run in 2018, so there was no Democratic primary.
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | J. A. Moore | 4,818 | 52.4 | |
| Republican | Samuel Rivers Jr. (incumbent) | 4,372 | 47.5 | |
| Write-in | 9 | 0.1 | ||
| Total votes | 9,199 | 100.0 | ||
| Democratic gain from Republican | ||||
Personal life
Moore was born in Orangeburg and currently resides in Hanahan. He attended Johnson & Wales University, graduating with a culinary arts degree.[2] He married Victoria Rae in March 2016.[1]
References
- "South Carolina Legislature Online - Member Biography". www.scstatehouse.gov. Retrieved April 2, 2020.
- "J.A. Moore's Biography". Vote Smart. Retrieved April 2, 2020.
- Kinnard, Meg (February 13, 2020). "Pete Buttigieg lands endorsement from black South Carolina lawmaker JA Moore". The Greenville News. Retrieved April 2, 2020.
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