Dwayne Green
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Dwayne Green (Democratic Party) ran for election to the South Carolina House of Representatives to represent District 111. He lost in the Democratic primary on June 11, 2024.
Green completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. Click here to read the survey answers.
Biography
Dwayne Green was born in New York, New York. He earned a bachelor's degree from Princeton University in 1991 and a law degree from the University of Iowa in 1992. His career experience includes working as an attorney and small business owner. As of 2024, Green was affiliated with Reading Partners and the Charleston Area Regional Transportation Authority.[1]
Elections
2024
See also: South Carolina House of Representatives elections, 2024
General election
Democratic primary election
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Endorsements
Ballotpedia did not identify endorsements for Green in this election.
Campaign themes
2024
Ballotpedia survey responses
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Dwayne Green completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Green's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.
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An attorney by trade and native son to District 111, Green is a longtime resident of 111 having attended elementary, middle and high school in the District. Green returned to Charleston after college and law school to practice law and raise a family (both of his daughters attended Charleston School of the Arts. He is an advocate for public education, raising teacher salaries, job creation, affordable housing, green space conservation and the legalization of medical cannabis. He is a former City Attorney under Mayor Joseph P. Riley, a former member of South Carolina Probation Pardon and Parole Services, a CARTA Board Member and an attorney for Charleston County Parks and Recreation.
Education and Teacher Retention
Dwayne will advocate for better compensation and resources for teachers to enhance the educational environment in our public schools, aiming to retain and attract dedicated educators. He will oppose any efforts that promotes discrimination or seeks to ban ‘dangerous’ books. Protecting our rights to free expression and ensuring equal treatment under the law are paramount.
Quality education is foundational for our children’s future.
Integrity, accountability, accessibility.
Representing constituents faithfully and supporting legislation that moves South Carolina forward.
Driving a bus at age 16 for my high school. I had it for two years and it helped teach me responsibility at a young age.
A collaborative relationship that is cooperative and supportive.
Managing growth and improving educational outcomes
Yes. Building relationships is the main way which legislators can be effective in passing legislation and getting things done.
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Accepting Medicaid funds for our poorest citizens from the Federal government
I believe that government should be accountable to the voters and the electorate. Government should be transparent and citizens should have an absolute right to know how they or tax dollars are being spent.
Good. It is beneficial to hear directly from the people especially in instances when the legislature does not act.
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Campaign finance summary
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- ↑ Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on May 22, 2024
Leadership
Speaker of the House:G. Murrell Smith
Majority Leader:Davey Hiott
Minority Leader:James Rutherford
Representatives
Republican Party (88)
Democratic Party (34)
Vacancies (2)
