Michael Johnson is an American politician from the South Carolina Republican Party. Devine was elected to the South Carolina Senate in the 2020 election to serve the 16th Senate District (Lancaster and York counties).[1][2]
Michael Johnson | |
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Member of the South Carolina Senate from the 16th district | |
Assumed office November 9, 2020 | |
Preceded by | Greg Gregory |
Personal details | |
Born | Fort Walton Beach, Florida | November 22, 1970
Political party | Republican |
Spouse |
Amy E. Johnson (m. 2024) |
Children | Cole, Grace |
Parent(s) | Mike and Sandy Johnson |
Residence | Tega Cay, South Carolina |
Alma mater | Auburn University (BA, 1993) University of South Carolina School of Law (JD, 1996) |
Profession | Attorney, politician |
Political career edit
S.C. Senate edit
Elections edit
- 2020 South Carolina Senate election: When longtime SC Senator Greg Gregory announced he would retire in 2019, the 16th Senate District seat became open for the first time since 2011.[3] In a four-way primary, Johnson just managed to beat Kristen Blanchard and come in second,[4][5] defeating Tom Nichols in the head-to-head runoff.[6]
- 2024 South Carolina Senate election: In 2024, incumbent Johnson will see a third-party challenge from Kiral Mace, a member of the Workers Party of South Carolina.[7]
References edit
- ^ "Michael Johnson (South Carolina)". Ballotpedia. Retrieved 2024-02-22.
- ^ "South Carolina Legislature Online - Member Biography". www.scstatehouse.gov. Retrieved 2024-04-22.
- ^ "Longtime SC Sen. Gregory Won't Run For Reelection In 2020". WFAE 90.7 - Charlotte's NPR News Source. 2019-10-23. Retrieved 2024-04-22.
- ^ Banks, Mac (2020-06-12). "Johnson wins Senate recount over Blanchard". The Lancaster News. Retrieved 2024-04-22.
- ^ Newell, Morgan (2020-06-10). "Candidates get prepared for runoff in State Senate District 16 seat, potential recount". 3WBTV. Retrieved 2024-04-22.
- ^ "South Carolina State Senate - District 16 Republican Primary Results | USA TODAY". www.usatoday.com. Retrieved 2024-04-22.
- ^ Kenmore, Abraham (2024-03-25). "Candidates kept off SC ballots in '22 start new 3rd party, file to run for Legislature • Florida Phoenix". Florida Phoenix. Retrieved 2024-04-22.