Roger Nutt | |
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Member of the South Carolina Senate from the 12th district | |
Assumed office November 11, 2024 | |
Preceded by | Scott Talley |
Member of the SC House of Representatives from the 34th district | |
In office 2020–2024 | |
Preceded by | Michael Forrester (politician) |
Succeeded by | Sarita Edgerton |
Personal details | |
Born | Johnson City,Tennessee,U.S. | September 20,1965
Political party | Republican |
Spouse | Tracy Fennell (m. 2001) |
Children | 3 |
Alma mater | Tennessee Technological University (BS) |
Profession | Engineer |
Roger A. Nutt is an American engineer and politician. He is a member of the South Carolina Senate from the 12th District, serving since 2024. He is a member of the Republican Party. [1]
In 2023, Nutt announced his run for the State Senate seat held by retiring incumbent Scott Talley. [2] Nutt, businessman Skip Davenport, former Spartanburg County Clerk of Court Hope Blackley, and former State Senator Lee Bright faced each other in the Republican primary. [3] [4] [5] Nutt bested Bright in the Republican primary runoff, and became the Republican nominee. [6] He won the State Senate seat over physician and Democratic nominee Octavia Amaechi in the general election. [7]
Nutt serves on the Senate Agriculture and Natural Resources, Education, Family and Veterans' Services; Fish, Game and Forestry and Judiciary committees. [8]
In 2020, Nutt announced his bid for the State House after serving on Spartanburg County Council for 10 years. Nutt ran uncontested and served 2 terms as a Representative for House District 34.
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