Greg Hembree | |
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Member of the South Carolina Senate from the 28th district | |
Assumed office 2013 | |
Preceded by | Dick Elliott |
Personal details | |
Born | Fort Leonard Wood,Missouri,United States | August 21,1960
Political party | Republican |
Spouse | Renee Robertson (m. 1985) |
Children | 3 |
Alma mater | University of Memphis (B.B.A.) University of South Carolina (J.D.) |
Profession | Attorney, politician |
Greg Hembree (born August 21, 1960) is an American politician. Since 2013, he has represented the 28th district (Dillon and Horry Counties) in the South Carolina Senate. [1] He is a member of the Republican party. [2]
In 2016, Hembree was reelected in an unchallenged race.
Hembree was uncontested in 2020. [3]
In 2024, Hembree will face Democratic opposition Michael McCaffrey. [4]
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