# Scott Talley

Scott F. Talley (born June 25, 1976) is an American politician. He is a former member of the South Carolina Senate from the 12th District (Spartanburg), serving from 2016 to 2024. Previously, he served the 34th House District in the South Carolina House of Representatives. He is a member of the Republican party.

## S.C. House of Representatives (2000–2008)
### S.C. Senate

Talley was first elected to represent South Carolina's 12th Senate District, covering parts of Spartanburg County, in 2016. Previously, he challenged his predecessor, Lee Bright, in 2008. However, it would take a second primary challenge in 2016 for Talley to successfully unseat the incumbent.
In 2022, Talley announced he would be retiring and not seeking re-election in the 2024 race.

## Endorsements

In June 2023, Talley endorsed Tim Scott in the 2024 United States presidential election.

## Political views

Talley supports the legalization of medicinal cannabis for patients with debilitating conditions as recommended by a licensed physician.

## Personal life

Talley was born on June 25, 1976 in Spartanburg, South Carolina, where he currently resides today. He and his wife, Kelly, have three children. He is the Vice President of the Tyger River Foundation, an organization dedicated to the promotion, protection, and restoration of the natural and historic resources of the Tyger River Basin.

## Electoral history

| Year | Office | Type | Party | Party | Main opponent | Party | Party | Votes for Talley | Votes for Talley | Votes for Talley | Votes for Talley | Result | Swing | Swing | Ref. | Ref. |
| Year | Office | Type | Party | Party | Main opponent | Party | Party | Total | % | P. | ±% | Result | Swing | Swing | Ref. | Ref. |
| 2000 | S.C. Representative | Rep. primary | | Republican | Charles A. Nichols | | Republican | 2,533 | 80.44% | 1st | N/A | Won | N/A | N/A | |
| 2000 | S.C. Representative | General | | Republican | Write-in | N/A | N/A | 8,816 | 99.65% | 1st | N/A | Won | | Hold | |
| 2002 | S.C. Representative | General | | Republican | Write-in | N/A | N/A | 6,695 | 99.84% | 1st | +0.19% | Won | | Hold | |
| 2004 | S.C. Representative | General | | Republican | Royce A. Justice | | Democratic | 8,900 | 65.43% | 1st | -34.41% | Won | | Hold | |
| 2006 | S.C. Representative | General | | Republican | Write-in | N/A | N/A | 6,980 | 99.15% | 1st | +33.72% | Won | | Hold | |
| 2008 | S.C. Senate | Rep. primary | | Republican | Lee Bright | | Republican | 4,194 | 44.15% | 1st | N/A | Runoff | N/A | N/A | |
| 2008 | S.C. Senate | Rep. primary runoff | | Republican | Lee Bright | | Republican | 3,701 | 48.70% | 2nd | N/A | Lost | N/A | N/A | |
| 2016 | S.C. Senate | Rep. primary | | Republican | Lee Bright | | Republican | 2,594 | 26.56% | 2nd | -17.59% | Runoff | N/A | N/A | |
| 2016 | S.C. Senate | Rep. primary runoff | | Republican | Lee Bright | | Republican | 4,863 | 51.60% | 1st | +2.90% | Won | N/A | N/A | |
| 2016 | S.C. Senate | General | | Republican | Write-in | N/A | N/A | 41,352 | 98.36% | 1st | N/A | Won | | Hold | |
| 2020 | S.C. Senate | Rep. primary | | Republican | Mark Lynch | | Republican | 8,015 | 52.82% | 1st | +1.22% | Won | N/A | N/A | |
| 2020 | S.C. Senate | General | | Republican | Dawn Bingham | | Democratic | 42,201 | 64.86% | 1st | -33.50% | Won | | Hold | |