Allen Blackmon | |
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Member of the South Carolina Senate from the 27th district | |
Assumed office January 2025 | |
Preceded by | Penry Gustafson |
Personal details | |
Political party | Republican |
Allen Blackmon is a member of the South Carolina Senate District 27 (Chesterfield,Kershaw,and Lancaster Counties).
In 2024, Blackmon challenged incumbent senator Penry Gustafson in the Republican primary. [1] The challenge was prompted, in part, by Gustafson's opposition to the state's abortion ban. [2] [3]
Blackmon won the Republican nomination [4] and defeated Democratic nominee Yokima Cureton [5] in the November general election. [6] [7]
Gustafson's defeat occurred alongside the defeats of Republican Senators Katrina Shealy and Sandy Senn, who also opposed the abortion ban. [8] [9]
Blackmon serves on the Senate Banking and Insurance; Fish, Game and Forestry; Judiciary, Rules and Transportation committees. [10]
Blackmon previously served as a Lancaster County Councilman, resigning his seat on Council after his primary win. [11] [12]
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