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South Carolina is a state in the coastal Southeastern region of the United States. It borders North Carolina to the north,the Atlantic Ocean to the southeast,and Georgia to the southwest across the Savannah River. Along with North Carolina,it makes up the Carolinas region of the East Coast. South Carolina is the 40th-largest and 23rd-most populous U.S. state with a recorded population of 5,124,712 according to the 2020 census. In 2019,its GDP was $213.45 billion. South Carolina is composed of 46 counties. The capital is Columbia with a population of 137,300 in 2020;while its largest city is Charleston with a 2020 population of 150,277. The Greenville-Spartanburg-Anderson,SC Combined Statistical Area is the most populous metro area in the state,with a 2020 population of 1,487,610.
Marshall Clement "Mark" Sanford Jr. is an American politician and author who served as the U.S. representative for South Carolina's 1st congressional district from 1995 to 2001 and again from 2013 to 2019,and also as the 115th governor of South Carolina from 2003 to 2011. He is a member of the Republican Party.
James Enos Clyburn is an American politician and retired educator serving as a Democratic member of the U.S. House of Representatives from South Carolina. He previously served as House Majority Whip between 2007 and 2011 and between 2019 and 2023. Clyburn also served as House assistant Democratic leader from 2011 to 2019 and again from 2023 until he stepped down in 2024.
The South Carolina House of Representatives is the lower house of the South Carolina General Assembly. It consists of 124 representatives elected to two-year terms at the same time as U.S. congressional elections.
Carroll Ashmore Campbell,Jr.,was an American Republican politician who served as the 112th governor of South Carolina from 1987 to 1995. Before this,he served as a member of the South Carolina Senate representing the 2nd district from 1977 to 1978 and as a congressman representing South Carolina's 4th district from 1979 to 1987.
George Washington Rogers Jr. is an American former football running back who played in the National Football League (NFL) for seven seasons from 1981 to 1987. He played college football for the South Carolina Gamecocks,earned All-American honors,and won the 1980 Heisman Trophy. He was the first overall pick in the 1981 NFL Draft,and he played for the New Orleans Saints and the Washington Redskins.
Henry Dargan McMaster is an American politician and attorney serving as the 117th governor of South Carolina since 2017. A member of the Republican Party,he was the 50th Attorney General of South Carolina from 2003 to 2011 and the 91st lieutenant governor of South Carolina from 2015 to 2017 under Governor Nikki Haley.
Ralph Warren Norman Jr. is an American real estate developer and politician who has served as the U.S. representative for South Carolina's 5th congressional district since 2017. His district includes most of the South Carolina side of the Charlotte metropolitan area,along with outer portions of the Upstate and Midlands. A member of the Republican Party,Norman served as the South Carolina state representative for the 48th district from 2005 to 2007 and from 2009 to 2017.
Timothy Eugene Scott is an American businessman and politician serving as the junior United States senator from South Carolina since 2013. A member of the Republican Party,he previously served as a Charleston city councilor,a state representative,and a U.S. Representative. He also worked in financial services before entering politics.
Sindarius Thornwell is an American professional basketball player for Avtodor of the VTB United League. He played college basketball for the South Carolina Gamecocks. Thornwell was selected by the Milwaukee Bucks with the 48th overall pick in the 2017 NBA draft before he was traded to the Los Angeles Clippers.
William Richardson Timmons IV is an American attorney,entrepreneur,and politician serving as the U.S. representative for South Carolina's 4th congressional district since 2019. His district is in the heart of the Upstate and includes Greenville,Spartanburg,and most of their suburbs. A member of the Republican Party,Timmons served as the South Carolina state senator from 2016 to 2018.
Jermaine Johnson Sr. is an American politician,political advisor and former professional basketball player. A member of the Democratic Party,he is the representative for South Carolina's 70th district. Johnson previously represented the 80th district in the South Carolina House of Representatives prior to redistricting.
JA Moore is an American politician. He is a member of the South Carolina House of Representatives from the 15th District,serving since 2018. He is a member of the Democratic Party.
Brandon Michael Newton is an American politician. He is a member of the South Carolina House of Representatives from the 45th District,serving since 2016. He is a member of the Republican party.
Wallace H. "Jay" Jordan,Jr. is an American politician. He is a member of the South Carolina House of Representatives from the 63rd District,serving since 2015. He is a member of the Republican party.
Russell William Fry is an American politician and lawyer serving as the U.S. representative for South Carolina's 7th congressional district since 2023.
William H. Bailey is an American politician. He is a member of the South Carolina House of Representatives from the 104th District,serving since 2018. He is a member of the Republican party.
Clarence Ross Turner III is an American politician. He is a member of the South Carolina Senate from the 8th District,serving since 2012. Turner is a member of the Republican party.
Sean M. Bennett is an American politician. He is a member of the Republican party.
J. Benjamin 'Ben' Connell is an American politician of the Republican Party. He is a member of the South Carolina House of Representatives representing District 52. In the 2022 primary election for South Carolina House of Representatives District 52,Connell defeated Republican incumbent Vic Dabney,who had been a member of the South Carolina House since 2020. Connell went on to defeat Democratic nominee Eve Carlin in the general election.
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- ↑ "South Carolina Legislature Online - Member Biography". www.scstatehouse.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2020.
- ↑ "The Voter's Self Defense System". Vote Smart. Retrieved June 4, 2020.
- ↑ "McCoy running for SC Senate Dist. 17". The Voice of Blythewood and Fairfield County. October 5, 2023. Retrieved March 17, 2024.
- ↑ "Tibi Czentye announces Senate run for Dist. 17". The Voice of Blythewood and Fairfield County. September 14, 2023. Retrieved March 17, 2024.
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