Ronnie Cromer

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Ronnie Cromer
Member of the South Carolina Senate
from the 18th district
Assumed office
2003
ChildrenCandace and Heather Cromer
Parent(s)Mable and William Cromer
Residence Prosperity, South Carolina
Alma mater University of South Carolina (B.A.)
ProfessionPharmacist, politician

Ronnie W. Cromer (born December 1, 1947) is an American politician. He has represented South Carolina Senate District 18 (Prosperity; Lexington, Newberry, and Union counties) since 2003. He is a member of the Republican party. [1]

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Political career

Prosperity Town Council

Cromer served on the Prosperity Town Council for seven years (1973-1980). [1]

S.C. Senate

Elections

Cromer is a Republican member of the South Carolina Senate, representing the 18th District since 2003, when he won a special election against Jim Lander to fill the remainder of the term of André Bauer. [2]

Tenure

Cromer chairs the Senate Banking and Insurance Committee, and serves on the Senate Finance, and Fish Game and Forestry Committees. [7]

Endorsements

In June 2023, Cromer endorsed Tim Scott in the 2024 United States presidential election. [8]

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References

  1. 1 2 "South Carolina Legislature Online - Member Biography". www.scstatehouse.gov. Retrieved 2024-04-22.
  2. "16 Apr 2003, Page 1 - The Index-Journal at". Newspapers.com. 2003-04-16. Retrieved 2022-06-05.
  3. Wigger, Andrew (2020-06-06). "State Senate, District 18 Candidate Q&A". Newberry Observer. Retrieved 2024-04-22.
  4. "Tuesday's Primary Election Results". WKDK AM 1240 / 101.7 FM. 2020-06-09. Retrieved 2024-04-22.
  5. Observer, Newberry (2020-10-18). "S.C. Senate District 18 Q&A | Newberry Observer" . Retrieved 2024-04-22.
  6. "South Carolina State Senate - District 18 Election Results | The Florida Times-Union". www.jacksonville.com. Retrieved 2024-04-22.
  7. "Senate Standing Committees". South Carolina Legislature. 2024. Retrieved January 20, 2024.
  8. Sen. Tim Scott in Spartanburg to announce campaign endorsements". FOX Carolina. June 12, 2023. Retrieved August 22, 2023.
South Carolina Senate
Preceded by Member of the South Carolina Senate
from the 18th district

2003–present
Incumbent