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Commissioner of Agriculture

Unofficial result: Won — Cody Simpson (Republican)

Source: enr-scvotes.org

South Carolina
My vote power: Average

What does this office do?

  • Inspecting food safety
  • Checking gas pumps and store scales for accuracy, in many states
  • Setting rules on pesticides and animal health

Affects: Environment and Public Health, Cost of Living Reduction, Social Programs and Welfare,

Candidates:

Chris Nelums

Lost

United Citizens

Chris Nelums is Chief Pastor and Overseer of Speak to My Heart Ministries in Winnsboro. He is also chair of the United Citizens Party.

Cody Simpson

Won

Republican

Cody Simpson is State Executive Director for the USDA Farm Service Agency in South Carolina. He is a fifth-generation South Carolina farmer and previously served as an agriculture advisor to the Governor.

DeShawn Blanding

Lost

Democratic

DeShawn Blanding is a food and agriculture policy advocate, cooperative business leader, and beginning farmer. His experience includes congressional agriculture-policy staff work and advocacy roles.

Michael Sullens

Lost

Libertarian

Michael Sullens is listed by the South Carolina Libertarian Party as a candidate.

Source: vrems.scvotes.sc.gov