Richard Cash (politician)

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Richard Cash
Member of the South Carolina Senate
from the 3rd district
Assumed office
2017
Preceded byKevin L. Bryant
Personal details
Born (1960-03-31) March 31, 1960 (age 64)
Jacksonville, Florida, United States
Political partyRepublican
Spouse
Marcia Williams
​
(m. 1985)​
Children8; Laura, Colby, Caleb, Caitlin, Linnea, Rachel, Calvin, Micah
Parent(s)Thomas and Audrey Cash
ResidencePowdersville, South Carolina
Alma materFurman University (B.A.)
Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary (MATS)
ProfessionBusinessman

Richard J. Cash (born March 31, 1960) is an American businessman who has represented South Carolina State Senate District 3 (northern Anderson County) since 2017.[1] He is a member of the Republican party.[2]

Early life and career[edit]

Cash was born on March 31, 1960 in Jacksonville, Florida to Thomas and Audrey Cash. He graduated magna cum laude from Furman University in 1982 with a BA in business management. While there, he was a member of Phi Beta Kappa. In 1990, he received a Master of Arts in Theological Studies (MATS) from Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary. He is a Presbyterian, and a member of Christ Church, EPC in Anderson.[1]

He is an owner and manager of rental properties.[3]

Political career[edit]

U.S. House of Representatives[edit]

2010 Congressional race[edit]

See 2010 United States House of Representatives elections in South Carolina

Cash ran in the Republican Primary for US Congressional District 3, coming in first against former South Carolina House of Representatives member Jeff Duncan but failing to achieve the required majority of the vote. In the head-to-head runoff, Duncan defeated Cash.[4]

2024 Congressional race[edit]

See 2024 United States House of Representatives elections in South Carolina

Cash was expected to run for the South Carolina's 3rd congressional district US House of Representatives seat, with the announcement that Congressman Jeff Duncan would not run for re-election.[5] However, he declined to do so, instead endorsing Stewart Jones of the House Freedom Caucus.[6]

U.S. Senate[edit]

2014 US Senate election[edit]

See: 2014 United States Senate election in South Carolina; 2014 United States Senate elections

In 2014, Cash was among six candidates to challenge incumbent Lindsey Graham in the Republican Primary for the United States Senate.[7] His ads touted numerous arrests for protesting abortion[8] and criticism of the incumbent for his positions on abortion.[9] Cash came in third in the Republican Primary.[10]

S.C. Senate[edit]

2017 Special election[edit]

Further information: 2020 South Carolina Senate election § District 3 (May 30, 2017)

In 2017, Cash bested a field of eight candidates, including ex-South Carolina State Representatives Don Bowen and John William Tucker, Jr., in a special election to fill the unexpired term of State Senator Kevin L. Bryant, who vacated the seat and succeeded to the position of Lt. Governor of South Carolina.[11] When no candidate received a majority of the votes, Cash and ex-Mayor of Pendleton, South Carolina, Carol Burdette, went on to a head-to-head runoff. Cash received several endorsements, including from Lt. Governor Bryant, Representative Jonathan D. Hill, and the Club for Growth.[12] After winning the primary, he won the uncontested general election.

2020 State Senate race[edit]

Further information: 2020 South Carolina Senate election § District 3

Cash was challenged by Anderson County Councilman Craig Wooten in the Republican Primary. Both candidates took conservative positions, with Cash championing anti-abortion legislation he proposed and Wooten pitching himself as a more pragmatic conservative alternative that was more focused on promoting Anderson County. Over $150,000 was raised over the course of the primary, and Cash was endorsed by the NRA Political Victory Fund, Republican Liberty Caucus, and South Carolina Citizens for Life.[3][13] Cash defeated Wooten with 57% of the vote.[14] In the general election, Cash faced retired teacher and Democrat, Judith Polson, handily defeating her with 74% of the vote.[15][16]

2024 State Senate race[edit]

Further information: 2024 South Carolina Senate election § District 3

In 2024, Cash will face a Democratic challenger, Jessicka Spearman, in the general election.[17] Cash and Spearman have radically different approaches on LGBT rights,[18] with Cash having an established history of anti-LGBT views.[19][20][21][22][23][24][25] In March 2024, Cash outright dismissed the concept of gender and affirmative care, claiming that children can only be transgender because their peers pressure them into it.[26]

Tenure[edit]

Following redistricting after the 2020 US Census, S.C. Senate District 3 covers parts of Anderson County, South Carolina.

2020 Census Redistricting
South Carolina is divided into state Senate Districts, following the US 2020 Census.
All S.C. State Senate Districts, following the redistricting after the 2020 Census.
South Carolina State Senate District 3, covering parts of Anderson County
South Carolina State Senate District 3, covering the Northern part of Anderson County.

Political views[edit]

Reproductive Rights[edit]

In 2023, Cash was one of the main Senators to push for tighter abortion restrictions in the state, opposing the 'Sister Senators', the five women who worked together across party lines to resist the bill. The Senate ultimately passed a six-week abortion law that year.[27] He is known as one of South Carolina's most staunch abortion foes.[6]

References[edit]

  1. ^ a b "South Carolina Legislature Online – Member Biography". www.scstatehouse.gov. Retrieved June 3, 2020.
  2. ^ "The Voter's Self Defense System". Vote Smart. Retrieved June 3, 2020.
  3. ^ a b Brown, Kirk (June 1, 2020). "Incumbent Richard Cash faces Craig Wooten in SC Senate District 3 Republican primary". The Anderson Independent Mail. Archived from the original on June 13, 2020. Retrieved January 20, 2024.
  4. ^ The Associated Press (January 17, 2024). "GOP Congressman Jeff Duncan won't run for 8th term in his South Carolina district". The Seattle Times. Retrieved April 16, 2024.
  5. ^ Mangrum, Dick (January 18, 2024). "RICHARD CASH TOUTED AS LIKELY CONGRESSIONAL HOPEFUL". WGOG-FM. Retrieved January 20, 2024.
  6. ^ a b Holdman, Jessica (January 23, 2024). "Rep. Stewart Jones, original member of hardline Freedom Caucus, will run for SC 3rd District • SC Daily Gazette". SC Daily Gazette. Retrieved April 17, 2024.
  7. ^ Ropp, Kathy (May 1, 2014). "Cash throws cash into his campaign for U.S. Senate seat". My Horry News. Retrieved January 20, 2024.
  8. ^ Waller, Tim (May 29, 2014). "Truth Check: The facts behind U.S. Senate hopeful Richard Cash's arrests". WYFF-TV. Retrieved January 20, 2024.
  9. ^ Kropf, Schuyler (May 27, 2014). "Senate candidate Richard Cash has new anti-Lindsey Graham ad out". The Post and Courier. Retrieved January 20, 2024.
  10. ^ "South Carolina Primary Election Results". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved April 24, 2024.
  11. ^ "In their own words: District 3 Senate candidates". The Anderson Independent Mail. April 2, 2017. Archived from the original on April 16, 2017. Retrieved January 20, 2024.
  12. ^ "SC Senate District 3 Release: Richard Cash Gains Endorsements". FitsNews. April 17, 2017. Archived from the original on July 15, 2017. Retrieved January 20, 2024.
  13. ^ "NRA-PVF | Grades | South Carolina". NRA-PVF. Archived from the original on November 3, 2020.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: unfit URL (link)
  14. ^ Brown, Kirk (June 9, 2020). "Incumbents Jonathon Hill and Richard Cash of Anderson County defeat Republican challengers". Independent Mail. Archived from the original on June 13, 2020. Retrieved April 25, 2024.
  15. ^ Mayo, Nikie (October 10, 2020). "2020 general election: Here's who is running for South Carolina Senate District 3". Independent Mail. Retrieved April 25, 2024.
  16. ^ Cavallaro, Gabe; Walters, Haley; LaFleur, Elizabeth (November 3, 2020). "Here are the election results from the SC House and Senate races in the Upstate". The Greenville News. Retrieved April 25, 2024.
  17. ^ Moss, Svannah; Swann, Samantha (April 1, 2024). "Candidate filings close. Who's on ballot? Contested races in Upstate in June, November". The Greenville News. Retrieved April 25, 2024.
  18. ^ Hinson, G.E. (March 31, 2023). "Senate advances gender-identity bills". Carolina News and Reporter. Retrieved April 25, 2024.
  19. ^ Schiferl, Jenna (March 6, 2020). "SC bill aims to ban transgender students from girls sports teams". Post and Courier. Retrieved April 25, 2024.
  20. ^ Polaski, Adam (January 29, 2021). "LGBTQ Organizations in South Carolina Condemn Sen. Cash's Anti-LGBTQ Tirade on Senate Floor". Campaign for Southern Equality. Retrieved April 25, 2024.
  21. ^ Baska, Maggie (February 1, 2021). "Vile Republican senator thinks married gay people are in direct 'rebellion' against God". PinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news | LGBTQ+ news. Retrieved April 25, 2024.
  22. ^ Chhetri, Devyani (March 2, 2022). "Could the lack of a hate crimes bill hurt job growth in South Carolina?". The Greenville News. Retrieved April 25, 2024.
  23. ^ Rogers, Winston; Weaver, Jay (March 29, 2023). "'Anti-Transgender' bills advance after Senate subcommittee vote on party lines". WACH. Retrieved April 25, 2024.
  24. ^ Corwin, Tom (February 21, 2024). "Ban on transgender care for minors moves forward despite concerns". Post and Courier. Retrieved April 25, 2024.
  25. ^ Laird, Skylar (February 29, 2024). "Bill banning hormones for transgender youth advances to Senate floor fight • SC Daily Gazette". SC Daily Gazette. Retrieved April 25, 2024.
  26. ^ Martinez, Elizabeth (March 22, 2024). "A gender-affirming healthcare ban: what the bill would mean for South Carolina children". Carolina News and Reporter. Retrieved April 25, 2024.
  27. ^ Kate Zernike, and Ava Sasani (May 23, 2023). "South Carolina Senate Passes 6-Week Abortion Ban". The New York Times. Retrieved January 20, 2024.
South Carolina Senate
Preceded by Member of the South Carolina Senate
from the 3rd district
2017–present 		Incumbent


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