1964 South Carolina Senate election

none June 2026 February 2026 November 3, 1964 1964 South Carolina Senate election South Carolina legislative no 1962 South Carolina Senate election 1962 1966 South Carolina Senate election 1966 23 of 46 seats in the South Carolina Senate 24 File:EdgarAllanBrown (cropped).jpg Edgar Allan Brown South Carolina Democratic Party 1942 Barnwell Co. 46 24 seats, 65.04% 23 46 52,506Excludes vote totals from uncontested seats 66.18% 3x4.svg — South Carolina Republican Party — — 0 0 seats, 34.92% 0 0 24,914 31.40% 310px #0671B0 New Democratic senator elected#92C5DE Democratic incumbent senator re-elected Results by incumbency 310px Democratic: #8da9e2 50–60% #4170cd 70–80% #3358a2 80–90% #244079 Unopposed Results by winning party vote share President Edgar Allan Brown South Carolina Democratic Party Edgar Allan Brown South Carolina Democratic Party An election in the U.S. state of South Carolina was held on November 3, 1964 to elect 23 of the South Carolina Senate's 46 members to four-year terms. Five of the 23 seats were at stake in the general election, four contested by Republicans and one by a draft write-in campaign. Every seat up for election was won by the nominee of the Democratic Party. For most seats, the real contests were the Democratic primary elections, with a first round on June 9 and a runoff election on June 23. Of the 23 senators up for re-election, all sought another term.35 Of 273 Demo Candidates Get Primary Run With No Opposition https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-greenville-news-35-of-273-demo-candi/192284016/ 27 February 2026 The Greenville News 7 June 1964 In the first round of the Democratic primary, seventeen incumbent senators won renomination outright, ten of whom were unopposed. Four senators lost renomination outright, including a reversed result, and two advanced to a runoff. One senator won renomination and the other lost renomination in the runoff. 1963–64 special elections Chester County A special election was held on September 8, 1964, to fill the unexpired term of Chester County state senator Wilbur G. Grant to serve until the 1966 general election. Grant died of a heart attack in June 1964. Political newcomer Paul Hemphill Jr., cousin of U.S. representative and federal judge Robert W. Hemphill, defeated J. D. Leitner 2,994 votes to 2,186 votes in the Democratic primary on July 28.Morrison Bruce Deadline set for nominee https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-herald-deadline-set-for-nominee/192290382/ 27 February 2026 The Herald 30 July 1964 Hemphill did not draw any Republican or independent opposition and won the subsequent special general election with 1,026 votes, with only five write-in votes cast against him.Hemphill Will Fill Senate Senate https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-state-hemphill-will-fill-senate-sena/192290169/ 27 February 2026 The State 9 September 1964 He took office on September 16. Overview County Incumbents CandidatesWilliams William B. S.C. Democratic Primary Climaxes Tuesday https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-state-sc-democratic-primary-climax/192279224/ 27 February 2026 The State 7 June 1964Law Ernestine How South Carolina Voted: A County-by-County Roundup of the Runoff https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-state-how-south-carolina-voted-a-co/192282466/ 27 February 2026 The State 24 June 1964Most county delegation Nominations Settled on Tuesday https://www.newspapers.com/article/florence-morning-news-most-county-delega/192278223/ 27 February 2026 Florence Morning News 11 June 1964Here's the precinct-by-precinct vote in York https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-herald-heres-the-precinct-by-precin/192277840/ 27 February 2026 The Herald 4 November 1964Chigges Gus J. Lexington Republicans See 'Definite Future' (Gus J. Chigges) https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-state-lexington-republicans-see-def/192277721/ 27 February 2026 The State 5 November 1964Watson Margaret More Help Urged At Voting Places The Index-Journal https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-index-journal-more-help-urged-at-vot/192277525/ 27 February 2026 10 November 1964County-By-County Vote on Local Issues https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-state/192277304/ 27 February 2026 The State 5 November 1964 Result Senator Party Aiken Edward Cushman DemocraticGeneral election: Democratic Party (US) Edward Cushman (Democratic) 12,788 votes, 51.55% Republican Party (US)Marion Hartzog Smoak (Republican) 12,019 votes, 48.45% Democratic primary: Democratic Party (US) Edward Cushman Incumbent re-elected. Bamberg P. Eugene Brabham DemocraticDemocratic Party (US) Frank R. Hartzog Democratic Party (US)P. Eugene Brabham Incumbent lost renomination.New member elected.Democratic hold. Barnwell Edgar Allan Brown DemocraticDemocratic Party (US) Edgar Allan Brown Incumbent re-elected. Beaufort James M. Waddell Jr. DemocraticDemocratic Party (US) James M. Waddell Jr. Democratic Party (US)Lou M. Neale Incumbent re-elected. Calhoun Marion Gressette DemocraticDemocratic Party (US) Marion Gressette Incumbent re-elected. Dorchester H. H. Jessen DemocraticDemocratic Party (US) H. H. Jessen Democratic Party (US)W. S. Horne Incumbent re-elected. Edgefield Frank E. Timmerman DemocraticDemocratic Party (US) William A. Reels Democratic Party (US)Frank E. Timmerman Incumbent lost renomination.New member elected.Democratic hold. Fairfield Ben F. Hornsby DemocraticGeneral election: Democratic Party (US) John A. Martin (Democratic) 2,603 votes, 57.51% Write-inBen F. Hornsby (Write-in) 1,923 votes, 42.49% Democratic primary: Democratic Party (US) John A. Martin 2,088 votes, 50.05% Democratic Party (US)Ben F. Hornsby: 2,084 votes, 49.95% Incumbent lost renomination.New member elected.Democratic hold. Georgetown C. C. Grimes DemocraticDemocratic Party (US) C. C. Grimes Incumbent re-elected. Greenville P. Bradley Morrah DemocraticDemocratic Party (US) P. Bradley Morrah Incumbent re-elected. Greenwood Francis Nicholson DemocraticGeneral election: Democratic Party (US) Francis Nicholson (Democratic) 8,903 votes, 79.17% Republican Party (US)Olyn L. Gee (Republican) 2,342 votes, 20.83% Democratic primary: Democratic Party (US) Francis Nicholson Democratic Party (US)Marion P. Carnell Incumbent re-elected. Horry James P. Stevens DemocraticDemocratic Party (US) James P. Stevens Democratic Party (US)E. Windell McCrackin Democratic Party (US)G. Stanley Bryant Incumbent re-elected. Jasper Henry C. Walker DemocraticDemocratic Party (US) Henry C. Walker Incumbent re-elected. Laurens King Dixon DemocraticDemocratic runoff: Democratic Party (US) W. C. Dobbins: 3,228 votes, 51.92% Democratic Party (US)King Dixon: 2,989 votes, 48.08% Democratic primary: Democratic Party (US)13 King Dixon Democratic Party (US)13 W. C. Dobbins Democratic Party (US)David S. Taylor Incumbent lost renomination.New member elected.Democratic hold. Lexington Francis C. Jones DemocraticGeneral election: Democratic Party (US) F. Beasley Smith (Democratic) 8,789 votes, 55.24% Republican Party (US)G. Wilson Hunter (Republican) 7,123 votes, 44.76% Democratic primary: Democratic Party (US) F. Beasley Smith Democratic Party (US)Francis C. Jones Incumbent lost renomination.New member elected.Democratic hold. Marion J. Ralph Gasque DemocraticDemocratic Party (US) J. Ralph Gasque Incumbent re-elected. McCormick L. L. Hester DemocraticDemocratic Party (US) L. L. Hester Democratic Party (US)Hugh C. Brown Incumbent re-elected. Newberry J. F. Hawkins DemocraticDemocratic Party (US) J. F. Hawkins Incumbent re-elected. Oconee Marshall J. Parker DemocraticDemocratic Party (US) Marshall J. Parker Democratic Party (US)S. P. Wells Incumbent re-elected. Orangeburg Marshall B. Williams DemocraticDemocratic Party (US) Marshall B. Williams Incumbent re-elected. Saluda Fred G. Scurry DemocraticDemocratic Party (US) Fred G. Scurry Democratic Party (US)W. F. Sample Incumbent re-elected. Spartanburg Charles C. Moore DemocraticDemocratic runoff: Democratic Party (US) Charles C. Moore: 8,503 votes, 56.21% Democratic Party (US)Paul Moore: 6,625 votes, 43.79% Democratic primary: Democratic Party (US)13 Charles C. Moore Democratic Party (US)13 Paul Moore Democratic Party (US)John A. Munn Incumbent re-elected. York Robert W. Hayes DemocraticGeneral election: Democratic Party (US) Robert W. Hayes (Democratic) 19,423 votes, 84.99% Republican Party (US)Clark Adicks (Republican) 3,430 votes, 15.01% Democratic primary: Democratic Party (US) Robert W. Hayes Incumbent re-elected. Fairfield Democratic primary controversy In the first round of the Democratic primary for Fairfield County's state senate seat, incumbent senator Ben F. Hornsby appeared to defeat former senator John Martin by six votes in unofficial tallies. After a mandatory recount, Hornsby's lead grew to eleven votes for a final vote count of 2,082–2,071, and the county Democratic executive committee certified Hornsby's nomination. Martin did not concede, and chose to appeal the decision to the state Democratic executive committee.Carolina Datelines https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-index-journal-carolina-datelines-ap/192286417/ 27 February 2026 The Index-Journal Associated Press 16 June 1964 The SDEC met in Columbia in June 30 to settle the dispute. Twenty-five ballots were in question. In the original recount, the county had thrown out twenty-three for being improperly marked. Upon further examination of the ballots, the SDEC determined that seventeen belonged to Martin, four to Hornsby, with the remaining four being unintelligible. This was enough to reverse the election in Martin's favor, and the SDEC ruled Martin the victor, 2,088 votes to 2,084, a four-vote margin. Upon learning of his defeat, Senator Hornsby left the meeting and checked out of his hotel.Williams William B. Fairfield: 4-Vote Decision https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-state-fairfield-4-vote-decision-wi/192287225/ 27 February 2026 The State 1 July 1964 Hornsby declined to fight the ruling in the courts. Under South Carolina law, candidates who lost a primary could not contest or campaign in the general election. A write-in campaign led by Columbia attorney Malcolm E. Rentz was organized without consulting Hornsby in an attempt to re-elect him.Write-In Campaign Begins For State Senator Hornsby https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-index-journal-write-in-campaign-begi/192287877/ 27 February 2026 The Index-Journal Associated Press 25 September 1964 A large number of local voters backed the effort, but it was ultimately unsuccessful, as Democratic nominee Martin was elected over Hornsby at the general election by 680 votes, 2,603 to 1,923.Returns Still Incomplete; Amendment Still In Doubt https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-state-returns-still-incomplete-amen/192275724/ 27 February 2026 The State 21 November 1964 Notes References Category:1964 South Carolina elections South Carolina Senate Category:South Carolina Senate elections