Chris Huff | |
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| Member of the South CarolinaHouseofRepresentatives from the 28th district | |
| Assumed office November 11, 2024 | |
| Preceded by | Ashley Trantham |
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| Party | Republican |
William C. "Chris" Huff is an American politician. He is a member of the South Carolina House of Representatives from the 28th District,serving since 2024. He is a member of the Republican Party.
Huff sponsored the South Carolina Prenatal Equal Protection Act of 2023 [1] ,which would make women who had abortions eligible for the death penalty. The bill attracted 21 Republican co-sponsors. [2]
When incumbent Ashley Trantham announced her decision not to run for re-election in 2024, [3] five candidates filed for the Republican primary contest:Huff,Allen Kellett,Troy Prosser,Daniel Rumfelt and Kerri J. Smith. After a recount,a runoff was set between Huff and Smith. [4] [5] Huff emerged the Republican nominee. [6] [7]
Huff defeated the Democratic nominee,Fritz Weibel,in the general election. [8] [9]
Huff serves on the House Education and Public Works Committee. [10]