This November, the voters of House District 15 have a choice to make — send Representative JA Moore back to Columbia or lose who is perhaps the district’s most ardent fighter.
Representative Moore was first elected in 2018, edging out his Republican opponent in a district that had been won by President Trump just a couple years prior. In these two short years since his election, Moore has established a reputation in the General Assembly as a dedicated champion of the Lowcountry who can rally bipartisan support for the things that matter most to his district.
Just last week, Representative Moore saw the passage of H.3257, a bill that requires schools to provide mental health and wellness education to middle and high school students. Introduced by Moore, the bill passed with an overwhelming amount of support from both sides of the aisle.
Beyond advocating for better mental health education in our public schools, Representative Moore has fought to increase South Carolina teachers’ pay, improve the quality of our state’s drinking water, and preserve the accessibility and safety of voting amidst the current COVID-19 pandemic.
But the State House is not the only place where Representative Moore stays true to his campaign adage of “getting Moore done.” In April, we reported on his community service efforts within the Lowcountry, as the representative provided catered meals to essential workers and teachers at the onset of the pandemic. Even B.C. — before COVID — Moore didn’t sit in an office looking down on his constituents. Instead, he was regularly out in his community talking with voters about the issues that directly impact them.
Then and now, Representative Moore has demonstrated an ability to recognize the bigger picture: it’s not about whether you are a Republican or Democrat, but rather it’s about doing the right thing.
It is not everyday that a district elects a legislator like Moore. Both his dedication and empathy are rare finds within the halls of the State House, and the voters of District 15 would be hard-pressed to find a better replacement this November.