In U.S. politics, an independent Democrat is an individual who loosely identifies with the ideals of the Democratic Party but chooses not to be a formal member of the party or is denied the Democratic nomination in a caucus or primary election. Independent Democrat is not a political party. Several elected officials, including members of Congress, have identified as independent Democrats.
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.
James Todd Rutherford is an American politician and Democratic member of the South Carolina House of Representatives, representing the 74th District since 1999. He is the Minority Leader of the House.
Donald F. Humason Jr. is an American politician who served as mayor of Westfield, Massachusetts from 2020 to 2022 and current town administrator of Chester, beginning September 6, 2022. A member of the Republican Party, he previously represented the 2nd Hampden and Hampshire District in the Massachusetts Senate from 2013 to 2020, and as representative for the 4th Hampden District in the Massachusetts House of Representatives between 2003 and 2013.
The Freedom Caucus, also known as the House Freedom Caucus, is a congressional caucus consisting of Republican members of the United States House of Representatives. It is generally considered to be the most conservative and furthest-right bloc within the chamber. The caucus was formed in January 2015 by a group of conservatives and Tea Party movement members, with the aim of pushing the Republican leadership to the right. Its first chairman, Jim Jordan, described the caucus as a "smaller, more cohesive, more agile and more active" group of conservative representatives. Its current chairman, Andy Harris is considered to be a far-right politician due to his radical proposals. Members of the Freedom Caucus are typically considered a part of the MAGA movement and loyalists to Donald Trump.
William M. Chumley is an American politician. He is a member of the South Carolina House of Representatives from the 35th District, serving since 2011. He is a member of the Republican party.
James Mikell "Mike" Burns is an American politician. He is a member of the South Carolina House of Representatives from the 17th District, serving since 2013. He is a member of the Republican party.
Josiah Magnuson is a member of the South Carolina House of Representatives from the 38th district, serving since 2016. He is a member of the Republican Party.
Adam M. Morgan is an American politician, attorney, composer, filmmaker and president of Majesty Music.
Roger K. Kirby is an American politician. He is the member of the South Carolina House of Representatives from the 101st District, serving in the House since 2015. Kirby is a member of the Democratic party. He is Assistant Minority Leader of the House. Kirby serves on the Labor, Commerce and Industry as well as the Legislative Oversight Committee.
Patrick B. Haddon is an American politician. He is a member of the South Carolina House of Representatives from the 19th District, serving since 2019. He is a member of the Republican party.
Stewart Olin Jones is an American politician. He is a member of the South Carolina House of Representatives from the 14th District, serving since 2019. He is a member of the Republican party.
Ashley B. Trantham is an American politician. She is a member of the South Carolina House of Representatives from the 28th District, serving since 2018. She is a member of the Republican Party.
Patricia Moore Henegan is an American politician. She is a member of the South Carolina House of Representatives from the 54th District, serving since 2014. She is a member of the Democratic party.
Melissa Lackey Oremus is an American politician. She is a member of the South Carolina House of Representatives from the 84th District, serving since 2019. She is a member of the Republican party.
Deon T. Tedder is an American attorney and politician. He is a member of the Democratic party.
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.
T. Alan Morgan is an American politician. He is a member of the South Carolina House of Representatives from the 18th District. He was elected in a special election on May 24, 2022, and was sworn in on June 15, 2022. He was re-elected to office on November 8, 2022. He is a member of the Republican party. Alan Morgan is the brother of Adam Morgan, who also serves in the South Carolina State House from the 20th District.
Jordan S. Pace is an American politician of the Republican Party. He is the member of the South Carolina House of Representatives representing District 117.
Thomas Beach is an American real estate agent and politician who is currently serving as a member of the South Carolina House of Representatives from the 10th district.
