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Jeff Duncan (R-S.C.)

U.S. Representative (since January 2011)

(AP)

Why He Matters

As a longtime businessman and owner, Duncan campaigned in 2010 as an advocate for small business, limited government and decreased public spending. Named a "Taxpayer Hero" by Gov. Mark Sanford (R), he vowed to fight against higher taxes in an effort to create growth for businesses and jobs.

A former South Carolina representative, Duncan sought to fill the open House seat of Rep. Gresham Barrett (R) in South Carolina's 3rd district. Barrett mounted a gubernatorial bid, but was defeated in the primary by Nikki Haley (R). Duncan faced Jane Dyer (D), but prevailed in the solid Republican district

In His Own Words

"I'm a very conservative person and, in my philosophy, I believe the government is too large and government spends too much money. Those are really my focuses. We've got to get government back into the limited role our founders envisioned."

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At a Glance

  • Career History: Real Estate Broker; President of J. Duncan & Associates Inc. (1998-2011); South Carolina House of Representatives (2003-2009)
  • Birthday: January 7, 1966
  • Hometown: Laurens, S.C.
  • Alma Mater: Clemson University (B.A., 1988)
  • Spouse: Melody
  • Religion: Baptist
  • Campaign Office: PO Box 732, Clinton, SC 29325
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Path To Power

Duncan was born and raised in South Carolina. A 1988 graduate of Clemson University, where he played football under Danny Ford, Duncan earned a degree in political science before enterting the real-estate business.

Before mounting his 2010 House bid, Duncan served as the president and CEO of J. Duncan & Associates Inc., a family-owned business specializing in real-estate auctions.

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The Issues

During his 2010 House race, Duncan referred to himself as a "Reagan Republican," stressing his view that government should have a very limited role in American life. Endorsed by Club for Growth and the National Right-to-Life organization, Duncan stood for fiscal conservatism and conservative family values.

Fiscal Issues

A staunch fiscal conservative, Duncan opposes government spending and vowed to fight higher taxes once elected. Duncan supports business interests and opposes government regulation, which he views as a barrier to growth and job creation.

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The Network

In his 2010 House race, Duncan earned endorsements from former Arkansas governor and presidential candidate Mike Huckabee and 2008 presidential candidate and former Sen. Fred Thompson (R-Tenn.).

In addition, he was endorsed in his 2010 House race by Club for Growth, Conservatives of America, the Independence Caucus and the National Right-to-Life organization.

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Additional Resources

  1. Duncan Republican for Congress, Values.
  2. Duncan Republican for Congress, I Believe in Family.
  3. Duncan Republican for Congress, Jeff Duncan Keeps Racking Up Endorsements.
  4. "Duncan Receives Tax Fighter, Small Business Awards", Politicalnews.me, September 27, 2010.
  5. Project Vote Smart, Issue Ratings, Jeffrey Duncan.
  6. Project Vote Smart, Voting Record Jeffrey Duncan.
  7. Duncan Republican for Congress, Duncan in the Headlines
  8. Duncan Republican for Congress, Values
  9. Tom Plowden, "We deserve Jeff Duncan in Congress", The Augusta Chronicle, June 13, 2010.
  10. Run Off Election Recap, Carolina Politcs Online, June 23, 2010; 2010 Elections, Results, Primaries, South Carolina Runoffs, The New York Times, June 22, 2010.
  11. Duncan Republican for Congress, About Duncan.
  12. Duncan Republican for Congress, About Duncan
  13. 2010 Elections, Results, Primaries, South Carolina Runnoffs, The New York Times, June 22, 2010.
  14. Duncan Republican for Congress, Values.
  15. Jeffrey Sewell, "Laurens County Legislator Jeff Duncan officially announced his candidacy for the Republican nomination for Congress for the third congressional district of South Carolina", SC Hotline, April 2, 2009