Greg Hembree (born August 21, 1960) is an American politician. Since 2013, he has represented the 28th district (Dillon and Horry Counties) in the South Carolina Senate.[1] He is a member of the Republican party.[2]
Greg Hembree | |
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Member of the South Carolina Senate from the 28th district | |
Assumed office 2013 | |
Preceded by | Dick Elliott |
Personal details | |
Born | Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri, United States | August 21, 1960
Political party | Republican |
Spouse |
Renee Robertson (m. 1985) |
Children | 3; Nora Hembree, Ellen Hall, John Isaac |
Parent(s) | John H. and Mary E. Hembree |
Residence | Little River, South Carolina |
Alma mater | University of Memphis (B.B.A.) University of South Carolina (J.D.) |
Profession | Attorney, politician |
Political career edit
S.C. Senate edit
Elections edit
2012 elections edit
2016 elections edit
In 2016, Hembree was reelected in an unchallenged race.
2020 elections edit
Hembree was uncontested in 2020.[3]
2024 elections edit
In 2024, Hembree will face Democratic opposition Michael McCaffrey.[4]
Tenure edit
Hembree is a member of the South Carolina Senate from the 28th District, serving since 2013.[1] He serves as Chair of the Senate Education Committee, and also serves on the Senate Corrections and Penology, Finance, Rules and Transportation Committees.[5]
References edit
- ^ a b "South Carolina Legislature Online - Member Biography". www.scstatehouse.gov. Retrieved June 3, 2020.
- ^ "The Voter's Self Defense System". Vote Smart. Retrieved June 3, 2020.
- ^ None (2020-06-09). "SC-Uncontested". Columbia Basin Herald. Retrieved 2024-04-23.
- ^ Reports, Staff (2024-04-03). "Here are the candidates seeking office in Horry and Georgetown counties". Post and Courier. Retrieved 2024-04-23.
- ^ "Senate Standing Committees". South Carolina Legislature. 2024. Retrieved January 20, 2024.