RJ May

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May at the 2022 Hazlitt Summit hosted by Young Americans for Liberty Foundation
Member of the South CarolinaHouseofRepresentatives
from the 88th district
Incumbent
Assumed office
November 9, 2020
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Alma mater University of South Carolina (B.A.) Tel Aviv University (M.A.)

Robert J. May III is an American politician. He is a member of the South Carolina House of Representatives from the 88th District, serving since 2020. He is a member of the Republican party. [1]

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Education and career

May received a BA degree from the University of South Carolina, and an International MA in Security and Diplomacy from Tel Aviv University. [2] He has served as Executive Director of South Carolina Club for Growth, and is a political consultant. [3]

Political career

In 2021 May was elected as the Vice Chairman of the South Carolina Freedom Caucus. [4] He also serves on the House Agriculture, Natural Resources & Environmental Affairs Committee, and on its Environmental Affairs subcommittee. [5]

In December 2024 press reports, May is suspended from the South Carolina Freedom Caucus amid the ongoing investigation. [6]

Controversy

In August, 2024 May's house was searched in conjunction with an investigation into potential Child Sex Abuse Material (CSAM), more commonly referred to as child pornography. The investigation is ongoing, and being conducted by the Department of Homeland Security's (DHS) Special Investigations Unit (HSI) - along with support from the South Carolina State Law Enforcement Division (SLED). [7]

On October 24, 2024, a federal document was filed in US District Court for South Carolina with a motion to extend time to file judicial forfeiture action. [8] May faced a write-in candidate, Republican Brian Duncan, in his SC House race. [9] [10] He was re-elected. [11] [12]

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References

  1. ↑ "South Carolina Legislature Online - Member Biography". www.scstatehouse.gov. Retrieved January 18, 2021.
  2. ↑ "R.J. May III". secdip.tau.ac.il. Retrieved 2024-10-31.
  3. ↑ "RJ May". The Club for Growth Foundation. 2024. Retrieved October 31, 2024.
  4. ↑ "South Carolina House Conservatives Form Own Freedom Caucus". Charlotte Observer. Retrieved December 18, 2022.
  5. ↑ "South Carolina Legislature Online - Member Biography". www.scstatehouse.gov. Retrieved 2024-10-31.
  6. ↑ Wilder, Anna (December 12, 2024). "SC state Rep. RJ May suspended from Freedom Caucus amid federal criminal investigation". The State Newspaper. Retrieved December 13, 2024.
  7. ↑ "Investigation Involving South Carolina Lawmaker Focus On 'Child Exploitation'". www.fitnews.com. Retrieved August 8, 2024.
  8. ↑ Kenmore, Abraham (2024-10-25). "SC Freedom Caucus leader could soon face federal charges, court filing confirms • SC Daily Gazette". SC Daily Gazette. Retrieved 2024-10-29.
  9. ↑ Staff Writer (2024-10-22). "Brian Duncan launches write-in campaign for SC House District 88 amid serious allegations against incumbent RJ May". swlexledger. Retrieved 2024-10-29.
  10. ↑ A. O. L. Staff (2024-10-22). "Write-in candidate challenges SC Rep RJ May after his investigation by Homeland Security". www.aol.com. Retrieved 2024-10-29.
  11. ↑ "Election Night Reporting". www.enr-scvotes.org. Retrieved 2024-12-09.
  12. ↑ Reynolds, Nick (2024-12-03). "Embattled state Rep. RJ May shows up for first day of session months after federal raid". Post and Courier. Retrieved 2024-12-09.


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