2014 South Carolina gubernatorial election

none related races 2014 United States gubernatorial elections January 2025 September 2023 2014 South Carolina gubernatorial election South Carolina presidential no 2010 South Carolina gubernatorial election 2010 2018 South Carolina gubernatorial election 2018 November 4, 2014 File:Official Photo of SC Governor Nikki Haley (cropped).jpg 150x150px Nikki Haley Republican Party (United States) 696,645 55.90% File:Vincent Sheheen (cropped).jpg Vincent Sheheen Democratic Party (United States) 516,166 41.42% 230px County results 230px Congressional district results 1 Haley: #ffb2b2 40–50% #e27f7f 50–60% #d75d5d 60–70% #d72f30 70–80%Sheheen: #a5b0ff 40–50% #7996e2 50–60% #6674de 60–70% #584cde 70–80% Governor Nikki Haley Republican Party (United States) Nikki Haley Republican Party (United States) The 2014 South Carolina gubernatorial election took place on November 4, 2014, to elect the governor of South Carolina, concurrently with the regularly-scheduled election and special election to both of South Carolina's U.S. Senate seats, as well as other elections to the United States Senate in other states and elections to the United States House of Representatives and various state and local elections. Incumbent Republican Governor Nikki Haley ran for a second term in office. She faced Democratic State Senator Vincent Sheheen in the general election. Republican-turned-independent Tom Ervin had been running, but he withdrew from the race and endorsed Sheheen. Haley defeated Sheheen for the second time, winning with nearly 56 percent of the vote.http://www.thestate.com/2014/11/09/3801867/democratic-nominee-for-2018-its.html Democratic nominee for 2018? It's anybody's guess The Buzz The State 2014-11-16 https://web.archive.org/web/20141113045023/http://www.thestate.com/2014/11/09/3801867/democratic-nominee-for-2018-its.html 2014-11-13 dead Republican primary Candidates Declared Nikki Haley, incumbent governorhttps://www.politico.com/story/2013/08/nikki-haley-south-carolina-reelection-95441.html?hp=l7 Aide: Nikki Haley running for reelection August 12, 2013 August 12, 2013 Politico Tal Kopan Withdrew Tom Ervin, attorney, former state representative and former circuit court judge (ran as an Independent and later dropped out of the race to endorse Vincent Sheheen)http://www.fitsnews.com/2014/03/29/nikki-haley-draws-primary-opponent/ Nikki Haley Draws a Primary Opponent March 29, 2014 March 29, 2014 FITSNewshttp://www.fitsnews.com/2014/04/11/tom-ervin-to-challenge-nikki-haley-as-independent/ Nikki Haley Challenger to Run as Independent April 11, 2014 April 13, 2014 FITSNews Declined Tom Davis, state senatorhttp://www.islandpacket.com/2013/02/01/2363808/sen-tom-davis-will-not-run-for.html EXCLUSIVE: Sen. Tom Davis will not run for U.S. Senate, governor's office February 1, 2013 February 1, 2013 The Island Packet Gina Smith https://web.archive.org/web/20130208143929/http://www.islandpacket.com/2013/02/01/2363808/sen-tom-davis-will-not-run-for.html February 8, 2013 dead Bobby Harrell, Speaker of the South Carolina House of Representativeshttps://lexingtonchronicle.com/clients/lexingtonchronicle/08162012PageA3.pdf Will Governor Haley survive 2014 gubernatorial race? August 16, 2012 October 13, 2012 Lexington County Chronicle and The Dispatch-News Bill West https://web.archive.org/web/20141021172103/https://lexingtonchronicle.com/clients/lexingtonchronicle/08162012PageA3.pdf October 21, 2014 dead mdy-all Curtis M. Loftis, Jr., state treasurerhttp://www.carolinalive.com/news/story.aspx?id=852380 SC State Treasurer won't run for governor January 25, 2013 January 28, 2013 WPDE Tim McGinnis December 6, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20131206064909/http://www.carolinalive.com/news/story.aspx?id=852380 dead Glenn F. McConnell, Lieutenant Governorhttp://www.charlestoncitypaper.com/charleston/will-glenn-mcconnell-go-after-nikki-haleys-job/Content?oid=4044264 Will Glenn McConnell go after Nikki Haley's job? March 28, 2012 October 13, 2012 Charleston City Paper Will MoredockHutchins Corey http://www.charlestoncitypaper.com/charleston/haley-ally-pat-mckinney-to-challenge-glenn-mcconnell-for-lieutenant-governor/Content?oid=4787225 Haley ally Pat McKinney to challenge Glenn McConnell for lieutenant governor | Features Charleston City Paper 2013-10-23 2013-10-28 Mick Mulvaney, U.S. representativeDrury Shawn http://columbia-sc.patch.com/groups/politics-and-elections/p/dems-eyeing-challenge-to-mulvaney-in-2014-gop-not-worried Dems Eyeing Challenge to Mulvaney in 2014, GOP Not Worried - Government Columbia, SC Patch 2013-05-31 2013-11-07 William Walter Wilkins, former Chief Judge of the United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit Alan Wilson, Attorney General of South Carolinahttp://www.fitsnews.com/2013/06/25/alan-wilson-sitting-pretty-for-reelection/ Alan Wilson Sitting Pretty For Reelection FITSNews 2013-10-28 Polling Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferrorNikkiHaleySomeoneelseUndecidedPublic Policy PollingPublic Policy Polling December 7–9, 2012 506 ± 4.4% 53% 37% 10% background:#cff Hypothetical polling border:solid 1px silver; padding:8px; background:var(--background-color-base); color:var(--color-base); Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferrorNikkiHaleyCurtisLoftisUndecidedPublic Policy Polling December 7–9, 2012 506 ± 4.4% 66% 18% 17% Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferrorNikkiHaleyGlennMcConnellUndecidedPublic Policy Polling December 7–9, 2012 506 ± 4.4% 58% 26% 17% Democratic primary Candidates Declared Vincent Sheheen, state senator and nominee for governor in 2010http://www.heraldonline.com/2013/04/10/4763832/sheheen-announces-another-run.html Sheheen announces another run for governor 10 April 2013 10 April 2013 Herald Online Andrew Shain dead https://web.archive.org/web/20140407070826/http://www.heraldonline.com/2013/04/10/4763832/sheheen-announces-another-run.html 7 April 2014 Declined Stephen K. Benjamin, Mayor of Columbiahttp://www.fitsnews.com/2013/02/26/steve-benjamin-plotting-gubernatorial-bid/ Steve Benjamin Plotting Gubernatorial Bid February 26, 2013 August 12, 2013 FITSNewshttp://www.fitsnews.com/2013/05/10/steve-benjamin-to-announce-reelection-bid/ Steve Benjamin To Announce Reelection Bid May 10, 2013 August 12, 2013 FITSNews Harry L. Ott, Jr., Minority Leader of the South Carolina House of Representativeshttp://www.thestate.com/2013/06/26/2836063/sc-rep-harry-ott-to-resign-to.html Former SC House Democratic leader accepts Obama Administration job June 26, 2013 August 12, 2013 The State Adam Beam https://web.archive.org/web/20130731020343/http://www.thestate.com/2013/06/26/2836063/sc-rep-harry-ott-to-resign-to.html July 31, 2013 dead mdy-all Endorsements Vincent Sheheen Elected Officials Welborn Adams, Mayor of Greenwoodhttp://vincentsheheen.com/press-release/south-carolina-mayors-endorse-vincent-sheheen-for-governor/ SC Mayors Endorse Vincent Sheheen for Governor | Vincent Sheheen for Governor, South Carolina Vincentsheheen.com 2013-08-21 2013-09-07 https://web.archive.org/web/20131021051333/http://vincentsheheen.com/press-release/south-carolina-mayors-endorse-vincent-sheheen-for-governor/ 2013-10-21 dead Lovith Anderson, Mayor of Lake City John Douglas, Mayor of Chesterfield Doug Echols, Mayor of Rock Hill Tom Ervin, attorney, former state representative and former circuit court judge Jim Hodges, former governor of South Carolina Andy Ingram, Mayor of Cheraw Joseph McElveen, Mayor of Sumter Wayne Rhodes, Mayor of Kershaw Joseph Riley, Mayor of Charleston Richard Riley, former United States Secretary of Education and former governor of South Carolina Tony Scully, Mayor of Camden Ann Taylor, Mayor of Heath Springs Junie White, Mayor of Spartanburg Steve Wukela, Mayor of Florence Independent and third parties Candidates Declared Steve French (Libertarian), businessmanhttp://www.thestate.com/2014/03/15/3327334/libertarian-joins-sc-governors.html Libertarian joins SC governor's race The State March 15, 2014 March 16, 2014 Andrew Shain https://web.archive.org/web/20140316021507/http://www.thestate.com/2014/03/15/3327334/libertarian-joins-sc-governors.html March 16, 2014 dead Morgan Bruce Reeves (United Citizens Party), former NFL player and nominee for governor in 2010http://www.thestate.com/2014/03/31/3360419/sc-politics-gop-governors-take.html?sp=/99/132/312/169/ SC politics: GOP governors take another shot at Democrat Sheheen March 31, 2014 March 31, 2014 The State https://web.archive.org/web/20140403092741/http://www.thestate.com/2014/03/31/3360419/sc-politics-gop-governors-take.html?sp=%2F99%2F132%2F312%2F169%2F April 3, 2014 dead Angry Grandpa (Charles Green) YouTuber, comedian, veteran, former nut salesman, and weed rights activistGRANDPA FOR GOVERNOR! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0qdvhs-28lY 2023-08-11 en Withdrew Tom Ervin (Independent), attorney, former Republican state representative and former circuit court judge (endorsed Sheheen)http://www.thestate.com/2014/10/28/3773874_ervin-drops-out-of-governors-race.html Ervin drops out of SC governor's race, backs Sheheen October 28, 2014 October 29, 2014 The State dead https://web.archive.org/web/20141029142127/http://www.thestate.com/2014/10/28/3773874_ervin-drops-out-of-governors-race.html October 29, 2014 Declined André Bauer (Independent), former Republican Lieutenant Governor of South Carolina, candidate for governor in 2010 and candidate for SC-07 in 2012http://www.thestate.com/2013/12/07/3146674/sunday-buzz-andre-bauer-not-putting.html Sunday Buzz: Andre Bauer not putting brakes on possible SC governor's run 7 December 2013 9 December 2013 The State Andrew Shain https://web.archive.org/web/20131210001600/http://www.thestate.com/2013/12/07/3146674/sunday-buzz-andre-bauer-not-putting.html 10 December 2013 dead dmy-all General election Predictions Source Ranking As of The Cook Political Report2014 Governor Race Ratings for November 3, 2014 https://www.cookpolitical.com/ratings/governor-race-ratings/139257 The Cook Political Report September 3, 2018 Likely R November 3, 2014 Sabato's Crystal BallThe Crystal Ball's Final 2014 Picks http://www.centerforpolitics.org/crystalball/articles/the-crystal-balls-final-2014-picks/ Sabato's Crystal Ball September 3, 2018 Likely R November 3, 2014 Rothenberg Political Report2014 Gubernatorial Ratings http://www.insideelections.com/ratings/governor/2014-gubernatorial-ratings-november-3-2014 Senate Ratings The Rothenberg Political Report September 3, 2018 Likely R November 3, 2014 Real Clear Politics2014 Elections Map - 2014 Governors Races https://www.realclearpolitics.com/epolls/2014/governor/2014_elections_governor_map.html Real Clear Politics September 3, 2018 Likely R November 3, 2014 Polling Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror NikkiHaley (R) VincentSheheen (D) TomErvin (I) Other UndecidedDaily JournalDaily Journal October 27–30, 2014 139 — 46% 45% 2% 4%Steve French (L) 2%, Morgan Bruce Reeves (UCP) 1%, Write-in 1% 3%CBS News/NYT/YouGovCBS News/NYT/YouGov October 16–23, 2014 1,566 ± 4% 50% 33% — 1% 16%SusquehannaSusquehanna October 2014 917 ± 3.24% 51% 31% 11% 3%Steve French (L) 2%, Morgan Bruce Reeves (UCP) 1% 4%CBS News/NYT/YouGovCBS News/NYT/YouGov September 20–October 1, 2014 2,663 ± 2% 53% 36% — 1% 10%Crantford ResearchCrantford Research September 29, 2014 688 ± 3% 41% 37% 7% — 15%Winthrop UniversityWinthrop University September 21–28, 2014 1,082 ± 3% 44% 34% 4% 4%Steve French (L) 2%, Morgan Bruce Reeves (UCP) 1%, Other 0% 15%Public Policy Polling^Public Policy Polling^ September 4–5, 2014 793 ± 3.5% 50% 45% — — 5%American Research GroupAmerican Research Group September 2–4, 2014 600 ± 4% 43% 33% 18% 1%Steve French (L) 5%CBS News/NYT/YouGovCBS News/NYT/YouGov August 18–September 2, 2014 833 ± 5% 56% 35% — 1% 9%Rasmussen ReportsRasmussen Reports August 25–26, 2014 750 ± 4% 51% 36% — 6% 7%CBS News/NYT/YouGovCBS News/NYT/YouGov July 5–24, 2014 1,186 ± 5.4% 55% 38% — 2% 5%Palmetto Politics PollPalmetto Politics Poll July 22, 2014 1,000 ± 4% 53% 40% — — 7% 650 ± 4% 46% 42% 3% 5% 6%Public Policy Polling^Public Policy Polling^ June 20–22, 2014 698 ± 3.7% 49% 46% — — 5%Rasmussen Reports April 14–15, 2014 750 ± 4% 52% 37% — 3% 7%Harper PollingHarper Polling October 27–28, 2013 676 ± 3.77% 48% 39% — — 13%Clarity Campaign LabsClarity Campaign Labs October 15–16, 2013 760 ± 3.53% 44% 40% — — 16%Public Policy Polling December 7–9, 2012 520 ± 4.3% 44% 46% — — 10% background:#cff Hypothetical polling border:solid 1px silver; padding:8px; background:var(--background-color-base); color:var(--color-base); With Loftis Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror CurtisLoftis (R) VincentSheheen (D) UndecidedPublic Policy Polling December 7–9, 2012 520 ± 4.3% 37% 46% 17% With McConnell Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror GlennMcConnell (R) VincentSheheen (D) UndecidedPublic Policy Polling December 7–9, 2012 520 ± 4.3% 41% 44% 15% Results South Carolina gubernatorial election, 2014http://www.enr-scvotes.org/SC/53424/149231/en/summary.html South Carolina Election Results South Carolina Board of Elections November 13, 2014 November 18, 2014 Republican Party (United States) Nikki Haley (incumbent) 696,645 55.90% +4.53% Democratic Party (United States) Vincent Sheheen 516,166 41.42% -5.49% Libertarian Party (United States) Steve French 15,438 1.24% N/A Independent (United States) Tom Ervin 11,496 0.92% N/A United Citizens Party Morgan B. Reeves 5,622 0.45% -1.05% 934 0.07% -0.16% 1,246,301 100.00% N/A Republican Party (United States) Counties that flipped from Democratic to Republican Abbeville (largest city: Abbeville) Barnwell (largest city: Barnwell) Chester (largest town: Chester) Chesterfield (Largest city: Cheraw) Colleton (largest city: Walterboro) Florence (Largest city: Florence) Kershaw (Largest city: Camden) McCormick (largest town: McCormick) Union (Largest city: Union) References External links South Carolina gubernatorial election, 2014 at Ballotpedia Official campaign websites Nikki Haley for Governor incumbent Tom Ervin for Governor Steve French for Governor Vincent Sheheen for Governor Governor 2014 Category:2014 United States gubernatorial elections Category:Nikki Haley