Chardale Murray

Chardale R. Murray is an American politician currently serving as the Mayor of Hollywood, South Carolina. She is a former member of the South Carolina House of Representatives from the 116th District, serving from 2020 to 2022, the first woman to represent the District. She is a member of the Democratic Party.

2020 House of Representatives race
Murray, endorsed by retiring incumbent Robert Brown, won the Democratic primary and defeated Republican nominee Carroll O'Neal.

2022 House of Representatives race
Murray was defeated by Republican Matt Leber in the 2022 general election.

2023 Mayoral race
On April 12, 2023 Murray announced her run for Mayor of Hollywood, South Carolina. On Election Day June 6, 2023, Murray received 468 votes, defeating incumbent John Dunmyer III, who received 308 votes, and another challenger Mayor Pro-Tem Althea Salters, who received 74 votes.