Tommy Pope

Pope received his B.S. from the University of South Carolina in 1984. He also earned his J.D. from USC in 1987.

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Campaign website

The following issues are listed on Pope's campaign website. For a full list of campaign themes, click here.

Economy and Jobs: Government doesn’t create jobs. Americans do. We need to get the government out of the way so businesses can thrive and grow. As the owner of a small business in the 5th district, Tommy Pope knows what it means to sign both sides of a paycheck, and he’ll take that knowledge with him to Washington.

Security: As a former police officer and prosecutor, Tommy Pope knows firsthand what evil looks like, and he knows how important it is to secure our communities.

The Constitution: Tommy Pope has sworn an oath to defend the Constitution, and he’ll do so again in Congress. It’s an oath Tommy takes seriously. He believes that the framers of the Constitution specifically intended for the power to be with the people. That’s why he’s a strong supporter of our 2nd amendment right to keep and bear arms.

Values: With a father in law enforcement and a mother who worked as a teacher, Tommy grew up in a Christian household that valued service to others. Tommy has honored those values through a lifetime of public service. He and his family are devoted followers of Christ. He is active in his church and his community. He is a man of integrity and strives to reflect his Christian beliefs in his actions, not merely in his words.

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—Tommy Pope's campaign website

Voting record

Both Norman and Pope served in the South Carolina House of Representatives together for an overlapping period of time between 2011 and 2017. This table highlights key votes from their legislative records on infrastructure, taxes, abortion, gun policy, and education.

Legislation

Summary

Year

Norman

Pope

H 3516 – SC Infrastructure and Economic Development Reform Act

Designed to increase gas tax by 12 cents over six years and impose other driver-related fees to raise approximately $600 million per year for road projects.[24] Pope voted yes to override the governor's veto of the legislation.

S 1258 – SCDOT Governance Reform and Infrastructure Funding

Established a transportation infrastructure funding plan of up to $2.2 billion and new guidelines for the governance of the Department of Transportation.[25] Norman was one of two House members to vote against the bill.

H 4717 – SC Farm Aid Fund

Created the South Carolina Farm Aid Fund to assist farmers who had suffered crop damage as a result of major flooding in October 2015 with $40 million in aid.[26] Norman voted against overriding the governor's veto of the bill.

H 3114 - SC Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act

Banned the abortion of fetuses 20 weeks or more after post-fertilization unless the life of the mother is in danger or the fetus will not be viable outside of the womb.[27]

S 1258 – SC Infrastructure Finance Reform and Tax Relief Act

Increased cost of gas by 10 centers per gallon and maximum sales tax on vehicles. Offsets expense by lowering income taxes by approximately $48 per year.[28] Norman and Pope voted in support of the bill.

H 3041 – Constitutional Officers of SC

Would have amended the state constitution to allow the governor to appoint the superintendent of education.[29]

S 0897 – SC Infantry Battle Flag of the Confederate States of America

Removed the Confederate battle flag from the state capitol grounds.[30]

H 3147 - Workers' Compensation

Would have expanded workers' compensation for police officers who suffer post-tramautic stress disorder after shooting someone in the line of duty. Pope sponsored the bill.[31][32]

S 0308 - Firearms Bill

Permitted individuals with concealed carry permits to carry a firearm in establishments that serve food and alcohol if they do not consume alcohol.[33]

H 3435 - Comprehensive Health Education Act

Would have revised sexual education curriculum to provide medically accurate information about reproductive health.[34]

S 0578 – Boeing Incentive Bill

Provided Boeing with $120 million in economic incentives to expand its North Charleston manufacturing complex.[35]

H 3584 - Cigarette Tax

Increased tax on cigarettes from 7 cents to 57 cents.[36] Norman voted against overriding the governor's veto.[37]