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Ivory Torrey Thigpen
American politician

Ivory Torrey Thigpen

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American politician
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Gender
Male
Place of birth
Jackson, Hinds County, Mississippi, USA
Age
46 years
Positions
member of the South Carolina House of Representatives
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Biography

Ivory Torrey Thigpen Jr. is an American politician. He is a member of the Democratic party.

Early life and career

Thigpen was born and educated in Mississippi, a graduate of Jackson State University. He is Pastor of Rehoboth Baptist Church in Columbia. Thigpen and his wife are co-owners of a chiropractic office.

Political career

South Carolina House of Representatives

Thigpen is a member of the South Carolina House of Representatives from the 79th District, serving since 2016. He served on the House Judiciary and Rules committee.

In 2023, Thigpen chaired the South Carolina Legislative Black Caucus.

Thigpen attended the 2024 Democratic National Convention as a Party and Elected Leader delegate.

2024 State Senate race

In January 2024, Thigpen announced his candidacy for State Senate District 22, the seat currently held by incumbent Mia McLeod. Educator Dr. Monica Elkins also announced a run in the Democratic Primary.

In February 2024, businessman Hamilton Grant announced plans to run for House District 79, the seat currently held by Thigpen. Grant and community advocate Jonneika Farr faced each other in the Democratic Primary. Grant defeated Farr, and will face Republican Rebecca Madsen in the General Election.

On April 1, 2024, McLeod announced that she would not seek re-election. Richland County Council member Overture Walker joined Thigpen and Elkins as candidates for the Democratic Primary nomination. Lee Blatt filed to run as a Republican candidate for the seat.

On June 11, Thigpen and Walker were the top vote getters in the Democratic Primary, and faced each other in a runoff. Lee Blatt withdrew, and Gary Votour with the South Carolina Workers Party will face the winner of the Democratic Primary in the general election.

On June 25, Thigpen was defeated by Walker in the Primary runoff.

Electoral history

YearCandidateVotesPctCandidateVotesPctCandidateVotesPct
2016 Democratic PrimaryIvory Torrey Thigpen2,10546.74%Monica Elkins2,07446.05%Vannie Williams, Jr.3257.22%
2016 Democratic Primary RunoffIvory Torrey Thigpen1,27563.88%Monica Elkins72136.12%
2016 General ElectionIvory Torrey Thigpen13,36673.03%Donald Miles4,58125.03%Victor Kocher3541.93%
2018 Democratic PrimaryIvory Torrey Thigpen (i)Winner
2018 General ElectionIvory Torrey Thigpen (i)13,30787.8%Victor Kocher1,78211.8%Others/Write-in630.4%
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