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Gerald Malloy
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Member of the South Carolina Senate
from the 29th district
Assumed office
November 5, 2002
Preceded by Edward Eli Saleeby
Personal details
Born (1961-10-26) October 26, 1961 (age 63)
Chesterfield County, South Carolina
Political party Democratic
Spouse
Davita McFarland
(m. 1989)
Children 4; Donovan, Jonathan, Jordan, and Morgan
Parents John A. and Geraldine Malloy
Residence Hartsville, South Carolina
Alma mater University of South Carolina (BS, JD)
Profession Attorney

Gerald Malloy (born October 26, 1961) is a Democratic member of the South Carolina Senate, representing the 29th District (Chesterfield, Darlington, Lee, and Marlboro Counties) since 2002. He replaced Edward Eli Saleeby after he died.

In November 2020, Malloy announced that he would run for Senate Minority Leader. He lost to Brad Hutto.

Political career

S.C. Senate

Elections

2002 election

Following the death of Senator Saleeby, a special election was held to fill his seat. There were eight people in the initial candidate pool, including Saleeby's son, Edward Saleeby Jr. Malloy would go on to win the seat.

2016 election

Malloy was uncontested in 2016.

2020 election

In 2020, Malloy faced Republican J.D. Chaplin. Malloy defeated Chaplin, receiving roughly 54% of the vote.

2024 election

In 2024, Malloy will see a repeat challenge from Republican farmer J.D. Chaplin.

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