[1] The 86th district covers nearly two-thirds of Aiken County, South Carolina and consists of a population more than 41,000.

[5] Most notably, prior to his career in the South Carolina House of Representatives, Bill Taylor would become a consultant to George H. W. Bush from 1991 to 1992, in the Points of Light organization.

Bill later credited the institution, following his election to the South Carolina House of Representatives, saying "My campaign success was fueled by our enrolling in LI’s Future Candidate’s School; it was a most valuable experience.

"[7] Bill ran for the Republican nomination for the 86th district in the South Carolina House of Representatives, following the announcement of his candidacy, January 2010.

On June 8, Taylor won the nomination, beating incumbent, James Stewart Jr., who was seeking his fifth term.