Conservation Voters of South Carolina (CVSC) today announced its endorsements of Representative JA Moore for SC House District 15, Representative Spencer Wetmore for SC House District 115, Charlie Murray for SC House District 116, Representative Leon Stavrinakis for SC House District 119, Senator Vernon Stephens for SC Senate District 39, Senator Chip Campsen for SC Senate District 43, Councilman Rob Wehrman for Charleston County Council District 3, and Sydney Van Bulck for Charleston County Council District 7.
CVSC has chosen to support these candidates based on their commitment to conservation values and putting voters in their districts first regarding all issues facing our state.
Since 2016, CVSC's PAC has invested over $1.5 million in support of conservation candidates in South Carolina. The organization says they are confident that these endorsed candidates will "champion robust policies that protect South Carolina’s natural resources—land, air, and water—and enhance energy independence through diversified energy solutions."
Here is what CVSC had to say about each of their endorsements:
- Representative JA Moore was first elected to the SC House in 2018. He is a proven champion for the interest of the people of District 15. A Lowcountry native, Representative Moore was first elected to the State House in 2018. He has been a fighter for his constituents ever since, championing legislation concerning predatory lending, clean drinking water, and veteran’s rights.
- Representative Spencer Wetmore has served the people of SC House District 115 since 2020. In that time, she has accomplished more for the cause of conservation than most do in a lifetime. Representative Wetmore has been a champion for conservation and environmental initiatives in order to preserve the natural beauty of our state and improve the quality of life for her constituents by combating flooding and ensuring clean water, and she will continue to do so when reelected to the SC House in November.
- Charlie Murray is a Lowcountry native and pastor at First Baptist Church of James Island. He is also co-owner of Murray’s Mortuary in North Charleston, a leading mortuary company in South Carolina. Charlie will be a passionate advocate for conservation-related issues in the SC House and will fight to preserve the beautiful natural resources in his district.
- Representative Leon Stavrinakis has served the people of the SC House District since 2007. He has been a leading voice in the SC House, earning a reputation as a bipartisan problem solver. Representative Stavrinakis has consistently supported pro-conservation legislation and will continue to do so when re-elected to the SC House this November.
- Senator Vernon Stephens has served the people of the SC Senate District since 2020. In that time, he has been an effective advocate and ally to conservation efforts in our state. Senator Stephens worked to secure Rosenwald School funding in Dorchester County and has been a leader in supporting our state’s agricultural industry and protecting their land. We look forward to having Senator Stephens reelected to the SC Senate in November.
- Senator Chip Campsen was first elected to the SC Senate in 2005. An avid outdoorsman, Senator Campsen, has been a fierce advocate for conservation efforts in South Carolina and nationwide. He authored the legislation that became the SC Conservation Bank Act and regularly leads nature-focused boat tours for members of the SC House and Senate to show them the beauty and importance of our state’s natural resources. We look forward to Senator Campsen’s continued efforts to keep our state beautiful and thriving.
- Councilman Rob Wehrman has served the constituents of Charleston’s 3rd County Council District since 2020. He has worked hard to combat flooding in Charleston County and to promote sustainable development and infrastructure improvements. We appreciate Councilman Wehrman’s work for Charleston County and look forward to his continued efforts to protect Chalrleston’s land, water, and air.
- Sydney Van Bulck is a business professional, advocate, and former elementary school teacher. Sydney is passionate about our environment and government accountability. She will be a bright new voice on Charleston County Council, working to preserve our Lowcountry ecosystems and balance development and infrastructure projects with conservation efforts.
CVSC encourages voters to vote early from Monday, October 21, to Saturday, November 2 (The polls are closed on Sunday, October 27th). Early voting centers are open from 8:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. during the early voting period. Any registered voter can bring their ID and vote early. Early voting locations for each county can be found at https://scvotes.gov/voters/
For more information on CVSC’s endorsed candidates and their conservation efforts, visit https://www.cvsc.org/
