Chardale R. Murray is an American politician currently serving as the Mayor of Hollywood, South Carolina. She is a former member of the South Carolina House of Representatives from the 116th District, serving from 2020 to 2022, the first woman to represent the District.[1] She is a member of the Democratic Party.[2]
Chardale Murray | |
|---|---|
| Mayor of Hollywood, South Carolina | |
| In office July 2023 – present | |
| Preceded by | John Dunmyer III |
| Member of the South Carolina House of Representatives from the 116th district | |
| In office November 9, 2020 – November 14, 2022 | |
| Preceded by | Robert Brown |
| Succeeded by | Matt Leber |
| Personal details | |
| Born | November 29, 1975 Charleston, South Carolina |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Alma mater | University of South Carolina (M.S.) |
| Profession | mortuary owner |
Political career
edit2020 House of Representatives race
editMurray, endorsed by retiring incumbent Robert Brown, won the Democratic primary and defeated Republican nominee Carroll O'Neal.
2022 House of Representatives race
editMurray was defeated by Republican Matt Leber in the 2022 general election.[3]
2023 Mayoral race
editOn April 12, 2023 Murray announced her run for Mayor of Hollywood, South Carolina.[4] On Election Day June 6, 2023, Murray received 468 votes, defeating incumbent John Dunmyer III, who received 308 votes, and another challenger Mayor Pro-Tem Althea Salters, who received 74 votes.[5]
Electoral history
editSouth Carolina House of Representatives
edit| Year | Candidate | Votes | Pct | Candidate | Votes | Pct | Candidate | Votes | Pct | Candidate | Votes | Pct | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 Democratic Primary[6] | Chardale Murray | 2,691 | 57.9& | Millicent T. Middleton | 907 | 19.5% | Charles Glover Sr. | 531 | 11.4% | John Prioleau Sr. | 518 | 11.1% | ||||
| 2020 General Election[7] | Chardale Murray | 12,227 | 50.8% | Carroll O'Neal | 11,809 | 49.0% | Write-in | 42 | 0.2% |
References
edit- ^ Spence, Sam (December 3, 2020). "Murray heads to SC House as first woman to represent Hollywood-area district". Charleston City Paper. Retrieved June 7, 2023.
- ^ "South Carolina Legislature Online - Member Biography". www.scstatehouse.gov. Retrieved December 18, 2020.
- ^ Brack, Andy (November 12, 2022). ""GOP's grip on S.C. House tightens"". Charleston City Paper. Retrieved November 14, 2022.
- ^ Sockol, Matthew (April 12, 2023). "Former state Rep. Chardale Murray announces run for Hollywood mayor". WCIV-TV. Retrieved June 7, 2023.
- ^ Laudenslager, Chase (June 6, 2023). "Hollywood residents select new mayor, town council members". WCBD-TV. Retrieved June 7, 2023.
- ^ "SC House - Dist 116 Dem Primary". www.enr-scvotes.org. Retrieved December 18, 2020.
- ^ "SC House - Dist 116 - General". www.enr-scvotes.org.
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