ISSUE
Illegal Immigration
WHAT THEY SAY...
"We must prioritize the rights of the legal residents of this nation and state over those who have entered illegally"
Thomas Beach, Twitter, March 30, 2023
"[I am] pushing to equip law enforcement to cooperate with federal agencies to help protect our borders."
Bill Chumley, Campaign website
"I will work to make sure law enforcement has the resources to address illegal immigration in our state."
Rob Harris, Campaign website
"Today the House passed a bill aimed to prevent sanctuary cities in our state."
Josiah Magnuson, Facebook, April 18, 2018
"There is perhaps no greater imminent threat to our national security and state security than illegal immigration."
Mike Burns, Letter from SC Freedom Caucus,
January 25, 2024
"[I have] grave concerns over the invasion occurring at our nation's Southern Border. The unprecedented actions by the federal government to restrict the ability of Texas to defend itself much be vociferously opposed."
RJ May, Letter from SC Freedom Caucus,
January 25, 2024
April Cromer on Illegal Immigration. WATCH VIDEO!
HOW THEY VOTE
- Voted AGAINST funding the Illegal Immigration Enforcement Unit in the 2023 State Budget. H.4300
March 14, 2023, May 9, 2023, June 14, 2023
*Bill Chumley was present but DID NOT VOTE vote on any of these dates.
*Mike Burns DID NOTE VOTE 3/14/23 or 6/14/23
- Voted AGAINST funding Gov. McMaster's deployment of S.C. National Guard troops to protect our Southern Border. H.4300
March 14, 2023, May 9, 2023, June 14, 2023
*Bill Chumley DID NOT VOTE vote on any of these dates.
*Mike Burns DID NOTE VOTE 3/14/23 or 6/14/23
ISSUE
Funding for Law Enforcement, First Responders & School Resource Officers
WHAT THEY SAY...
"[I am] a strong advocate for enforcing the rule of law and keeping our communities safe."
Bill Chumley, Campaign Website
"We need to stand with our men and women in blue and remain committed to helping them keep South Carolina safe."
Josiah Magnuson, Campaign website
"If we don't have a safe community, we don't HAVE a community. Firefighters help make us safe in Newberry County and Lexington County"
Joe White, Facebook, April 22, 2024
“There’s one out there floating around that says I voted no to support additional help for law enforcement officers, school resource officers, teacher pay raises, and other crazy accusations like these. That’s absolutely not true and there’s a way to look at the correct record to see what I supported.”
Ryan McCabe, The Lexington Ledger, April 2, 2024
HOW THEY VOTE
- Voted AGAINST pay increases for law enforcement and first responders that was provided in the 2024 State Budget. H.4300
March 14, 2023, May 9, 2023, June 14, 2023
*Bill Chumley DID NOT VOTE vote on any of these dates.
*Mike Burns DID NOTE VOTE 3/14/23 or 6/14/23
- Voted AGAINST pay increases for law enforcement that was provided in the 2024 State Budget. H.5100
*Mike Burns DID NOT VOTE on any of these dates.
ISSUE
Funding for Teacher
Pay Raises
WHAT THEY SAY...
"Money budgeted for education should be spent on teachers and students not administrative bureaucrats."
Bill Chumley, Campaign Website
"One of my top priorities in Columbia is...working to ensure every student has the opportunity to succeed!"
April Cromer, Facebook, March 22, 2023
"I support teacher pay increases.
Rob Harris, Campaign Website
"I vigorously defend teachers, students, and parents in every education context...I am an advocate for teacher pay raises..."
Josiah Magnuson, Campaign Website
"I am married a public school teacher, and my wife shares with me the issues that she and other teachers face every single day."
Alan Morgan, Campaign Website
"I voted for every law enforcement, first responders and teacher raises. I voted for Security officers for every public school."
Joe White, Facebook April 4, 2024
"I am looking forward to being a tireless advocate...being fiscally responsible and helping to create an environment where teachers can succeed."
Jay Kilmartin, Facebook December 7, 2022
"A heart-felt 'thank you' to the men and women who educate, motivate, and inspire our young people. You are appreciated."
Ryan McCabe, Facebook May 9, 2024
HOW THEY VOTE
- Voted AGAINST pay increases for teachers provided in the 2023 State Budget. H.4300
March 14, 2023, May 9, 2023, June 14, 2023
*Bill Chumley DID NOT VOTE vote on any of these dates.
*Mike Burns DID NOTE VOTE 3/14/23 or 6/14/23
- Voted AGAINST pay increases for teachers provided in the 2024 State Budget. H.5100
*Mike Burns DID NOT VOTE on any of these dates.
ISSUE
Supporting Our
Veterans
WHAT THEY SAY...
"A special “Thank You!” from our family to all the veterans of this amazing state and nation!"
Rob Harris, Facebook Nov. 11, 2023
"I recognize and thank those who were willing to sacrifice it all for our freedoms. We are blessed for selfless people like you. Thank you veterans!"
Jay Kilmartin, Facebook Nov. 11, 2023
"May we always have men and women of courage who will stand for our country,
live or die."
Josiah Magnuson, Facebook, Nov. 19, 2019
"I honor and remember those that we have lost and thank them for their service and protecting our freedoms"
Joe White, Facebook,
"I stand with veterans!"
Thomas Beach, Facebook, February 9, 2024
HOW THEY VOTE
- Voted AGAINST funding for 3 Veterans homes. H.4300
March 14, 2023, May 9, 2023, June 14, 2023
*Bill Chumley DID NOT VOTE vote on any of these dates.
*Mike Burns DID NOTE VOTE 3/14/23 or 6/14/23
- Voted AGAINST tax relief for veterans. H.5100
*Mike Burns DID NOT VOTE on any of these dates.
Paycheck Protection Program
The following members took a
taxpayer- funded loan for their
companies and did not pay it back.
State Rep. Bill Chumley
$18,800
​
State Rep. April Cromer
$858,000
​
State Rep. Rob Harris
$580,391
​
State Rep. Jay Kilmartin
$574,363
​
State Rep. Josiah Magnuson
$363,240
State Rep. RJ May
$9,000
State Rep. Ryan McCabe
$1,947,123
State Rep. Alan Morgan
$394,110
- Accepted taxpayer-funded loans for their businesses but did not pay them back.
Then they voted against (or did not vote at all) money appropriated to South Carolina to fund local water and sewer projects and funds to expand access to high-speed broadband access. H.3604 March 15, 2023
ISSUE
Life
WHAT THEY SAY...
"True equality means that if you rob someone of their right to life, whether they are 80 years or 8 weeks old, you have forfeited your own rights. Equal protection for all!"
Thomas Beach, Twitter, March 20, 2023
"With the potential repeal of Roe v Wade around the corner, I will fight to end the
scourge of abortion in SC and protect
life at all stages"
April Cromer, Campaign Mailer, 2022
"For too long, we have elected politicians who say that they are pro-life, but then go on to
break their promises. Everyone deserves
equal protection under the law. That is why I
introduced House Bill 3549, which would grant unborn humans the same rights that protect
you and me."
Rob Harris Campaign Website
"Every life is a gift from God and a baby's life begins at conception...Jay will do everything possible to protect life at all stages and has sponsored legislation to do so."
Jay Kilmartin Campaign Website
"I am pro-life. Always have been; always will be."
Ryan McCabe Facebook Post May 5, 2023
HOW THEY VOTE
- Co-sponsored a bill that would hand down the death penalty for a woman who has an abortion...even victims of rape and incest. H.3549
*Alan Morgan and RJ May did not co-sponsor this bill
ISSUE
Roads & Infrastructure
WHAT THEY SAY...
"Fix the roads."
Thomas Beach, Facebook, September 28, 2023
"Please continue to let me know what roads are of concern to you."
Josiah Magnuson, Facebook, May 17, 2024
HOW THEY VOTE
- Voted AGAINST a bill that funded local infrastructure projects like water and sewer upgrades and the expansion of high-speed broadband access. H.3604
March 15, 2023 January 1, 2023
*Bill Chumley DID NOT VOTE on 3/15/23
ISSUE
2nd Amendment Rights
WHAT THEY SAY...
"[I have] stood strong in defense of our Constitutional rights to own a firearm for defending ourselves, our families, and our property."
Bill Chumley, Campaign Website
"Defend 2nd Amendment Rights, fight for Constitutional Carry"
April Cromer, Campaign Mailer 2022
"I fully support the 2nd Amendment both for self-defense and sporting purposes. We must join other conservative states and pass Constitutional Carry."
Rob Harris, Campaign Website
"The Founders wanted the American people to be responsible for defending our homes and our liberties."
Josiah Magnuson, Campaign Website
"Sadly, the House adopted what I viewed as a Biden-style ATF gun grab that expanded the power of government to strip you of your right to self defense."
RJ May on House passage of Constitutional Carry, Facebook, February 22, 2023
"As such, I've co-sponsored an "open carry" bill to allow trained concealed weapons permit holders to carry those guns openly anywhere concealed weapons are currently allowed."
Ryan McCabe Facebook, March 8, 2021
"Our right to keep and bear arms should not be infringed, and that includes our federal AND state governments."
Alan Morgan Campaign Website
"I stood strong and helped to defend our 2nd amendment rights"
Joe White Facebook Post
“I decided to speak up and speak my mind to the NRA lobbyists."
Jay Kilmartin
HOW THEY VOTE
- Proposed an amendment to the Constitutional Carry bill, despite what the NRA wanted, that would allow convicted felons to possess and openly carry firearms. H.3594
ISSUE
Anti-Semitism
WHAT THEY SAY...
"I believe that if you’re making any group of society more important by giving them extra protections, that makes things unfair."
Thomas Beach, WPDE Interview
"I will keep fighting for equal justice for everyone, and will keep exposing the illogic of bills
like this one."
Josiah Magnuson, Facebook, March 9, 2023
"And they've actually gone so low as to say that somehow I'm anti-Semitic."
RJ May, Facebook, May 6, 2024
HOW THEY VOTE
- Voted NO to a new state law that safeguards Israel in our state from anti-semitism. H.4042
ISSUE
Government Restructuring
WHAT THEY SAY...
This bill creates a new and very powerful government agency to oversee existing dysfunctional government agencies.
Thomas Beach, Facebook, February 24, 2024
"It baffles me how so many legislators can support giving so much power over our daily lives to officials with almost no accountability."
Bill Chumley, Facebook, March 1, 2024
HOW THEY VOTE
- Voted NO and blocked a bill to restructure 6 state healthcare agencies into 1 to make them health services more accessible and efficient for citizens of our state. S.915 May 9, 2024
ISSUE
Economic Development Funds
WHAT THEY SAY...
"This is my America—a country where entrepreneurs can experience their God given right to the “Pursuit of Happiness”
Joe White, Facebook, March 25, 2022
HOW THEY VOTE
- Voted NO to economic development funds that will bring new, high-paying jobs to our state. H.5100
MISSED VOTES
Voting records can be found on www.scstatehouse.gov.
86
State Rep. Thomas Beach
155
State Rep. Rob Harris
360
State Rep. Ryan McCabe
805
State Rep. Mike Burns
90
State Rep. Jay Kilmartin
175
State Rep. Alan Morgan
1770
State Rep. Bill Chumley
579
State Rep. Josiah Magnuson
152
State Rep. Joe White
84
State Rep. April Cromer
288
State Rep. RJ May