2010 South Carolina gubernatorial election

none related races 2010 United States gubernatorial elections January 2025 September 2023 2010 South Carolina gubernatorial election South Carolina presidential Yes 2006 South Carolina gubernatorial election 2006 2014 South Carolina gubernatorial election 2014 November 2, 2010 File:Nikki Haley official portrait.jpg 150x150px Nikki Haley Republican Party (United States) 690,525 51.37% File:Vincent Sheheen (cropped).jpg Vincent Sheheen Democratic Party (United States) 630,535 46.91% 230px County results 230px Precinct results 1 230px Haley: #ffb2b2 40–50% #e27f7f 50–60% #d75d5d 60–70% #d72f30 70–80% #c21b18 80–90% #a80000 >90% Sheheen: #a5b0ff 40–50% #7996e2 50–60% #6674de 60–70% #584cde 70–80% #3933e5 80–90% #0d0596 >90% Governor Mark Sanford Republican Party (United States) Nikki Haley Republican Party (United States) The 2010 South Carolina gubernatorial election took place on November 2, 2010. Incumbent Republican Governor Mark Sanford was term-limited and unable to seek re-election. Primary elections took place on June 8, 2010, and a runoff election, as was necessary on the Republican side, was held two weeks later on June 22. Republican Nikki Haley defeated Democrat Vincent Sheheen in the general election by a margin of 4.5%. As of 2023, this is the closest that the Democrats have come to winning the governorship of South Carolina since their last victory in 1998. This is the first open-seat election since 1994. Haley was re-elected in 2014 in a rematch with Sheheen. Republican primary According to CNN, Haley initially entered the gubernatorial primary as a dark horse candidate. In an article covering her surge in the primary in the weeks prior to the election, it was noted that a "surprise" endorsement from former Alaska governor and 2008 vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin boosted Haley's candidacy. Haley's campaign was backed by TV ads run by ReformSC, an advocacy group funded by allies of outgoing Governor Mark Sanford.Hamby Peter May 20, 2010 Haley has momentum in South Carolina race, rivals admit https://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2010/05/20/haley-has-momentum-in-south-carolina-race-rivals-admit/ February 8, 2023 CNN en https://web.archive.org/web/20100523235726/https://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2010/05/20/haley-has-momentum-in-south-carolina-race-rivals-admit/ May 23, 2010 dead Candidates Gresham Barrett, U.S. representativeBarrett running for S.C. governor https://web.archive.org/web/20090305225428/http://www.thestate.com/154/story/702819.html 2009-03-05 The State, Mar. 4, 2009 André Bauer, lieutenant governorLt Gov Bauer makes run for governor official https://web.archive.org/web/20110722212806/http://www.carolinalive.com/news/story.aspx?id=369789 2011-07-22 WPDE, Oct. 29, 2009 Nikki Haley, state representativeHaley announces run for governor https://archive.today/20130205034916/http://www.thestate.com/breaking/story/786616.html 2013-02-05 The State, May 14, 2009 Henry McMaster, state attorney generalHenry McMaster seeking S.C. Governor post https://archive.today/20130119203627/http://www2.counton2.com/cbd/news/local/article/henry_mcmaster_seeking_s.c._governor_post/49952/ 2013-01-19 WCBD, August 3, 2009 Endorsements Nikki Haley Former Governor Sarah Palin (R-AK), former Republican vice presidential candidatehttp://www.nikkihaley.com/2010/05/13/sarah-palin-to-endorse-nikki-haley/ Sarah Palin to Endorse Nikki Haley 2013-03-27 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20120829034501/http://www.nikkihaley.com/2010/05/13/sarah-palin-to-endorse-nikki-haley/ 2012-08-29 Former Governor Mitt Romney (R-MA), former presidential candidate for 2008 Republican nominationhttp://www.nikkihaley.com/romney Governor Mitt Romney Endorses Nikki Haley for South Carolina Governor Nikkihaley.com 2010-03-16 2010-08-21 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20100819185632/http://www.nikkihaley.com/romney 2010-08-19 Former First Lady of South Carolina Jenny SanfordO'Connor John http://www.thestate.com/2009/11/12/1024206/jenny-sanford-endorses-nikki-haley.html Jenny Sanford endorses Nikki Haley - Yahoo elections TheState.com 2009-11-12 2010-08-21 https://web.archive.org/web/20101028015327/http://www.thestate.com/2009/11/12/1024206/jenny-sanford-endorses-nikki-haley.html 2010-10-28 dead Republican Liberty Caucus Gresham Barrett Former U.S. Vice President Dick Cheneyhttp://www.greshambarrett.com/home/2010/05/vice-president-cheney-endorses-gresham-barrett/ Vice President Cheney Endorses Gresham Barrett GreshamBarrett.com 2010-06-01 2010-08-21 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20100602193726/http://www.greshambarrett.com/home/2010/05/vice-president-cheney-endorses-gresham-barrett/ 2010-06-02 Henry McMaster Former Governor David Beasley (R-SC)http://www.wltx.com/news/story.aspx?storyid=88256&catid=2 Henry McMaster Endorsed by David Beasley wltx.com | Columbia, SC News, Weather and Sports | Wltx.com 2010-08-21 Former Mayor of New York Rudy Giuliani (R-NY), former presidential candidate for 2008 Republican nominationANDY BARR https://www.politico.com/story/2010/06/rudy-latest-08-vet-to-endorse-in-sc-038207 Rudy latest '08 vet to endorse in S.C. – Jessica Taylor Politico.Com 2010-08-21 https://web.archive.org/web/20110107013628/http://www.politico.com/news/stories/0610/38207.html January 7, 2011 live Senator John McCain (R-AZ), former candidate for 2008 presidential election André Bauer Former Governor Mike Huckabee (R-AR), former presidential candidate for 2008 Republican nominationAugust 2010 Polling Poll sourceDate(s) administered Samplesize Margin oferrorHenry McMasterGresham BarrettAndré BauerNikki HaleyOtherUndecided Public Policy Polling (report) June 5–6, 2010 998 ± 3.1% 16% 23% 12% 43% -- 7% Public Policy Polling (report) May 22–23, 2010 638 ± 3.9% 18%16% 13% 39% -- 14%Rasmussen Reports (report) May 17, 2010 931 ± 4.5% 19%17% 12% 30% 3% 13%Rasmussen Reports (report) March 3, 2010 500 ± 4.5% 21%14% 17% 12% 9%29%InsiderAdvantage/Majority Opinion Research () December 16, 2009 371 ± 5.1% 22% 9% 22% 13%6%28% Runoff Poll sourceDate(s) administered Samplesize Margin oferror Nikki Haley Gresham Barrett Undecided Public Policy Polling (report) June 5–6, 2010 998 ± 3.1% 51% 35% 14% Results thumb|230px|Primary results by county: Haley #cc2f4a Haley—60–70% #e27f90 Haley—50–60% #f2b3be Haley—40–50% #ffccd0 Haley—<40% Barrett #ffb380 Barrett—40–50% #ff9955 Barrett—50–60% Republican primary results Nikki Haley Republican Party (United States) 206,326 48.9 Gresham Barrett Republican Party (United States) 91,824 21.8 Henry McMaster Republican Party (United States) 71,494 16.9 André Bauer Republican Party (United States) 52,607 12.4 422,251 100 thumb|230px|Primary runoff results by county: Haley #aa0000 Haley—80–90% #d40000 Haley—70–80% #cc2f4a Haley—60–70% #e27f90 Haley—50–60% Barrett #ff9955 Barrett—50–60% #ff7f2a Barrett—60–70% Republican primary runoff results on June 22 Nikki Haley Republican Party (United States) 233,733 65.1 Gresham Barrett Republican Party (United States) 125,601 34.9 359,334 100 Democratic primary Candidates Robert Ford, state senator from CharlestonFord to focus on return of video poker Post and Courier, Jan. 14, 2009 Jim Rex, state superintendent of education from Fairfield CountyJim Rex announces campaign for governor https://archive.today/20130119230501/http://www2.counton2.com/cbd/news/local/local_govtpolitics/article/jim_rex_announces_campaign_for_governor/64644/ 2013-01-19 WCBD, September 15, 2009 Vincent Sheheen, state senator from CamdenSheheen Announces Run for Governor WLTX, Oct. 28, 2009 Polling Poll sourceDate(s) administered Samplesize Margin oferrorJim RexVincent SheheenRobert FordDwight Drake*OtherUndecided Public Policy Polling (report) May 22–23, 2010 410 ± 4.8% 30% 36% 11% -- --23%Rasmussen Reports (reportMay 2018 InternetArchiveBot yes ) May 17, 2010 404 ± 5.0% 22% 30% 4% -- 12%32%Rasmussen Reports (report) March 3, 2010 500 ± 4.5% 16% 16% 12% 5% 15%37% As of March 5, 2010 Dwight Drake withdrew from the race for governor.Dwight Drake Drops out of SC race https://web.archive.org/web/20110710160249/http://www.dwightdrake.com/blog/2010/3/thank-you/ 2011-07-10 Drake for South Carolina, March 5, 2010 Results thumb|230px|Primary results by county: Sheheen #002b84 Sheheen—>90% #0645b4 Sheheen—80–90% #1666cb Sheheen—70–80% #4389e3 Sheheen—60–70% #86b6f2 Sheheen—50–60% #b9d7ff Sheheen—40–50% #d3e7ff Sheheen—<40% Democratic primary resultshttps://www.politico.com/2010/maps/#/Governor/2010/SC South Carolina Primary Results Politico June 8, 2010 June 8, 2010 August 23, 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20100823031212/http://www.politico.com/2010/maps/#/Governor/2010/SC dead Vincent Sheheen Democratic Party (United States) 111,637 59.0 Jim Rex Democratic Party (United States) 43,590 23.0 Robert Ford Democratic Party (United States) 34,121 18.0 189,348 100 Other parties Morgan Reeves, businessman, minister, and retired National Football League player from IrmoIrmo man clears hurdle to run for governorMay 2018 InternetArchiveBot yes WACH, March 1, 2010 Reeves was nominated on March 30 by the United Citizens Party and South Carolina Green Party on April 7 (see SC Election Commission website). He appeared on the November 2 general election ballot for both parties. An Independent, Reeves collected enough voter petition signatures to qualify by the July 15 deadline onto a third ballot line.Green, Libertarian, Working Families, Labor, Constitution, United Citizens, Independence https://web.archive.org/web/20100608190647/http://www.scvotes.org/files/2010%20Convention%20Party%20Candidates.pdf 2010-06-08 - List of candidates who have filed with these parties. Candidates are nominated by convention and do not appear on primary ballots. Jim Rex, state superintendent of education from Fairfield Countyhttp://www.goupstate.com/article/20100502/articles/5021044 Rex counting on fusion voters in governor's race GoUpstate.com 2010-08-21 Rex was nominated by the Working Families Party prior to losing the Democratic primary. He did not appear on the Working Families ballot line in November due to South Carolina's "sore loser" law that requires candidates not to seek nominations from multiple parties from appearing on the ballot after they lose any one party's nomination (see candidate party pledge forms). Several election law issues are before US appellate court in Richmond, Virginia regarding conformity to the 1965 Voting Rights Act and US Constitutional provisions.http://www.commondreams.org/newswire/2010/05/10-13 ACLU to Argue in Appeals Court That South Carolina's Ballot Access Law Is Unconstitutional CommonDreams.org 2010-08-21 General election Debates "First in the State" Republican gubernatorial primary debate Sponsored by the Republican parties of Newberry and Laurens counties Aired on WIS-TV on September 22, 2009 Watch here "Spotlight on the Candidates" joint gubernatorial primary debate Sponsored by the SC Natural Resources Society Aired on SCETV on November 3, 2009 (This debate marked the first time in state history that gubernatorial primary candidates from both parties participated in the same debate.Ten Gubernatorial Candidates to Share Stage for Historic Debate on ETV https://web.archive.org/web/20100301234652/http://www.scetv.org/index.php/press/release/ten_gubernatorial_candidates_share_stage_for_historic_debate_on_etv/ 2010-03-01 SCETV Website, Oct. 23, 2009) Watch here SCGOP gubernatorial debate Sponsored by the South Carolina Republican Party Moderated by MSNBC hosts Joe Scarborough and Mika Brzezinski Aired on WCSC-TV on January 28, 2010 Watch here Republican Candidates For South Carolina Governor April Debate: Watch here Endorsements Senator Vincent Sheheen - South Carolina Chamber of Commercehttp://www.wfae.org/wfae/stat_search.cfm?id=6255&action=display WFAE 90.7 FM Wfae.org 2010-08-21 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20110718150044/http://www.wfae.org/wfae/stat_search.cfm?id=6255&action=display 2011-07-18 Representative Nikki Haley - National Rifle Association of America Representative Nikki Haley - South Citizens for Life Predictions Source Ranking As of Cook Political Reporthttp://cookpolitical.com/charts/governors/raceratings_2010-10-14_12-35-09.php https://web.archive.org/web/20101028141343/http://cookpolitical.com/charts/governors/raceratings_2010-10-14_12-35-09.php dead October 28, 2010 2010 Governors Race Ratings Cook Political Report October 28, 2010 Lean R October 14, 2010 Rothenberghttp://www.insideelections.com/ratings/governor/2010-gubernatorial-ratings-october-28-2010 Governor Ratings Rothenberg Political Report October 28, 2010 Safe R October 28, 2010 RealClearPoliticshttp://www.realclearpolitics.com/epolls/2010/governor/2010_elections_governor_map.html 2010 Governor Races RealClearPolitics October 28, 2010 Lean R November 1, 2010 Sabato's Crystal Ballhttp://centerforpolitics.org/crystalball/articles/ljs2010102801/ THE CRYSTAL BALL'S FINAL CALLS October 28, 2010 Sabato's Crystal Ball October 28, 2010 Likely R October 28, 2010 CQ Politicshttp://www.cqpolitics.com/wmspage.cfm?docID=ratings-governor Race Ratings Chart: Governor CQ Politics October 28, 2010 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20101005231611/http://www.cqpolitics.com/wmspage.cfm?docID=ratings-governor October 5, 2010 Lean R October 28, 2010 Polling Poll source Dates administered Nikki Haley (R) Vincent Sheheen (D)Crantford & AssociatesCrantford & Associates October 21, 2010 48% 37%Crantford & Associates October 18, 2010 43% 41%Winthrop UniversityWinthrop University October 13, 2010 47% 39%Hamilton CampaignsHamilton Campaigns October 5, 2010 49% 44%Hamilton Campaigns October 5, 2010 49% 44%Hamilton Campaigns October 4, 2010 51% 41%Crantford & Associates October 2, 2010 45% 41%Rasmussen ReportsRasmussen Reports September 22, 2010 50% 33%Rasmussen ReportsRasmussen Reports August 25, 2010 52% 36%Rasmussen ReportsRasmussen Reports July 29, 2010 49% 35%Rasmussen ReportsRasmussen Reports June 23, 2010 52% 40%Rasmussen ReportsRasmussen Reports June 10, 2010 55% 34%Public Policy PollingPublic Policy Polling May 22–23, 2010 44% 34% Results South Carolina gubernatorial election, 2010http://www.enr-scvotes.org/SC/19077/40477/en/summary.html SC - Election Results Republican Party (United States) Nikki Haley 690,525 51.37% -3.75% Democratic Party (United States) Vincent Sheheen 630,534 46.91% +2.12% United Citizens Party Morgan B. Reeves 20,114 1.50% N/A Write-ins 3,025 0.23% N/A 59,991 4.46% -5.87% 1,344,198 50.92% +6.42% Republican Party (United States) Counties that flipped from Republican to Democratic Colleton (largest city: Walterboro) Kershaw (largest city: Camden) Florence (largest city: Florence) Charleston (largest city: Charleston) Darlington (largest city: Hartsville) Counties that flipped from Democratic to Republican Newberry (largest city: Newberry) Saluda (largest city: Saluda) Edgefield (largest city: Edgefield) McCormick (largest town: McCormick) References External links South Carolina State Election Commission https://web.archive.org/web/20141020110542/http://www.scvotes.org/2010/09/08/election_results October 20, 2014 South Carolina Governor Candidates at Project Vote Smart Campaign contributions for 2010 South Carolina Governor from Follow the Money South Carolina Governor 2010 from OurCampaigns.com https://archive.today/20130131150606/http://www.pollster.com/polls/sc/10-sc-gov-ge-hvs.php 2010 South Carolina Governor General Election: Nikki Haley (R) vs Vincent Sheheen (D) el graph of multiple polls from Pollster.com Election 2010: South Carolina Governor from Rasmussen Reports 2010 South Carolina Governor from Real Clear Politics 2010 South Carolina Governor's Race from CQ Politics Race Profile in The New York Times Debates South Carolina Republican Gubernatorial Primary Debate on C-SPAN, June 1, 2010 South Carolina Democratic Gubernatorial Primary Debate on C-SPAN, June 3, 2010 South Carolina Republican Gubernatorial Primary Runoff Debate on C-SPAN, June 17, 2010 Official campaign websites Gresham Barrett for Governor André Bauer for Governor Dwight Drake for Governor Robert Ford for Governor Nikki Haley for Governor Henry McMaster for Governor Morgan Reeves for Governor Jim Rex for Governor Vincent Sheheen for Governor Gubernatorial 2010 Category:2010 United States gubernatorial elections Category:Nikki Haley Category:Indian-American history fr:Élections de 2010 en Caroline du Sud