Harriet Holman

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Herman Holman
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(m. 2009)​
Harriet Holman
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Holman in 2019
Member of the South CarolinaHouseofRepresentatives
from the 102nd district
Incumbent
Assumed office
November 11, 2024
Residence Ridgeville, South Carolina
Education Central Texas College (AA)
Jackson State University (BA)
Claflin University (MS)

Harriet A. Holman is an American politician serving as a member of the South Carolina House of Representatives representing the 102nd District since 2024. Upon her election, she became the first Black Republican woman to serve in the South Carolina General Assembly. [1]

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Background

Holman was born in Mobile, Alabama. She graduated from Central Texas College with an Associate of Arts, Jackson State University with a Bachelor of Arts, and Claflin University with a Master of Science. [2]

Holman was attending Wiley College when she decided to join the military, following in the footsteps of her father and older brothers. She started her military career in August 1980; her first duty station was Fort Campbell, Kentucky, with the 101st Airborne Division, where she was a still photographer. She re-entered service after university and retired as a United States Army Lieutenant Colonel. [3] [4]

She earned a Defense Meritorious Service Medal, Meritorious Service Medal (6th award), Army Commendation Medal (3rd award), Army Achievement Medal, National Defense Service Medal (2nd) Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Korean Defense Service Medal, Army Service Ribbon, and an Overseas Service Ribbon (2nd award). [2]

Political career

Holman served on Dorchester County Council as a Democrat before switching affiliation to the Republican Party in 2022. [5] [6] She was appointed to fill the vacant district one seat in 2018 by Governor Henry McMaster. [7] Holman defeated a rival to win the Republican primary for her Council District seat. [8]

On February 19, 2024, Holman announced her bid to challenge Democratic incumbent Joseph H. Jefferson for South Carolina House Seat District 102. [9]

Holman defeated Jefferson to win the general election. [10] [11] [12]

Personal life

Holman married her husband Herman in 2009, they have three children. In 2019, Holman's son, Tonie Jackson Jr., died in a fire that destroyed the family home. [13] She resides in Ridgeville, South Carolina and attends the Shady Grove United Methodist Church. [2]

Notes

  1. ↑ Owens, Raymond (February 11, 2025). "Lowcountry representative Harriet Holman makes history in South Carolina". WCBD-TV . Retrieved June 1, 2025.
  2. 1 2 3 Dement, David (December 10, 2024). "Local veteran honored by Heritage Center". The Post and Courier . Retrieved June 1, 2025.
  3. ↑ Scene, Special to the Journal (2024-10-29). "Community unites in support of Dorchester Heritage Center's vision; raises $6.4 million". Post and Courier. Retrieved 2024-11-12.
  4. ↑ "Fernandez, Holman flip seats to advance to SC Statehouse". WCBD News 2. 2024-11-07. Retrieved 2024-11-12.
  5. ↑ Reagan, Nick (2022-02-21). "Dorchester County Council member swaps parties". Live 5 News. Retrieved 2024-11-12.
  6. ↑ Reynolds, Nick (2022-09-16). "Fundraising Gives Black Republicans Reason to Believe They'll Win Elections". Newsweek. Retrieved 2024-11-12.
  7. ↑ "Executive Order No. 2018-57" (PDF). Office of the Governor State of South Carolina. November 15, 2018. Retrieved November 12, 2024.
  8. ↑ Altman, Isabelle (2022-06-14). "Dorchester Councilwoman Harriet Holman, who switched parties, wins Republican primary". Post and Courier. Retrieved 2024-11-12.
  9. ↑ "Harriet Holman announces bid for House District 102 seat". WCBD News 2. 2024-02-19. Retrieved 2024-11-12.
  10. ↑ "MSN". www.msn.com. Retrieved 2024-11-12.
  11. ↑ Kenmore, Jessica Holdman, Abraham (2024-11-06). "SC Republicans celebrate red wave that gives GOP biggest advantage in 150 years • SC Daily Gazette". SC Daily Gazette. Retrieved 2024-11-12.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
  12. ↑ "Election Night Reporting". www.enr-scvotes.org. Retrieved 2024-11-12.
  13. ↑ "SC public official loses son, historic home in fire". WBTW. 2019-10-28. Retrieved 2024-11-12.
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