JA Moore is an American politician. He is a member of the South Carolina House of Representatives from the 15th District (

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Counties), serving since 2018. He is a member of the

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Political career

Moore is 1st Vice Chair of the Interstate Cooperation Committee, and a member of Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs Committee. When Moore won his seat in 2018, he became the first Democrat to represent South Carolina's 15th District. He cites affordable housing,

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, veteran’s rights, and

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as his key political goals. In February 2020, Moore endorsed Democrat

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for the presidency of the United States. In August 2020, he endorsed Senator Kamala Harris for

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, and

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for the

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. On June 19, 2023, Moore announced his intention to run for the

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District 42 seat, vacated by

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after his appointment to a role in the Biden administration. The seat would be decided in a special election in 2023. The Democratic primary took place on September 5, and the special election on November 7. Other candidates in the primary were Democrats SC Rep.

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and SC Rep.

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. In Democratic primary results, Moore was bested by Gilliard and Tedder.

Electoral history

2018 South Carolina House of Representatives

Moore was the only Democrat to run in 2018, so there was no Democratic primary.

2020 South Carolina House of Representatives

Both candidates advanced unopposed to the general election. This contest is a rematch of the District 15 House of Representatives race from 2018.

2022 South Carolina House of Representatives

Both candidates advanced unopposed to the general election.

Personal life

Moore was born in Orangeburg and currently resides in Hanahan. He attended Johnson & Wales University, graduating with a

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degree. He married Victoria Rae in March 2016.

External links

JA Moore SC Senate District 42 Campaign Website

Appearances
on

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References

Living people Democratic Party members of the South Carolina House of Representatives African-American people in South Carolina politics 21st-century American legislators Johnson & Wales University alumni Year of birth missing (living people) 21st-century African-American politicians People from Orangeburg, South Carolina {{SouthCarolina-politician-stub