Matt W. Leber is an American politician and Republican member of the South Carolina House of Representatives, representing District 116.[1]
Matt Leber | |
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| Member of the South Carolina House of Representatives from the 116th district | |
| Assumed office December 2022 | |
| Preceded by | Chardale Murray |
| Personal details | |
| Born | April 5, 1973 Washington, North Carolina, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | S. Michelle Leber |
| Alma mater | Mitchell Community College |
| Website | https://www.leberforsenate.com/ |
Early life and career edit
Prior to being elected to office, Leber, a combat veteran, served eight years as a paratrooper in the United States Army.[2]
Political career edit
2022 South Carolina House race edit
See also: 2022 South Carolina House of Representatives election
In the 2022 general election for South Carolina House of Representatives District 116, Leber defeated Democratic incumbent Chardale Murray[3] who had been a member of the South Carolina House since 2020.
Statements were issued by Henry McMaster, Governor of South Carolina who won his re-election bid,[4] and Drew McKissick, chair of the South Carolina Republican Party.[5]
Representative Leber serves as Chairman of the Freshman Caucus, on the House Judiciary Committee, and on the newly formed standing House Committee on Artificial Intelligence (AI), a committee whose formation he was a strong advocate for.[6][7]
2024 South Carolina Senate race edit
See also: 2024 South Carolina Senate Election
In September, 2023, Leber announced his candidacy for South Carolina State Senate District 41.[8] He will be running against Sandy Senn in the Republican primary, where he has questioned her conservative bona fides, citing her pro-choice stance and multiple votes against the Second Amendment. [9]
2024 Presidential candidate endorsements edit
In April 2023, Leber was the first South Carolina lawmaker to endorse Vivek Ramaswamy in the 2024 presidential election.[10] Leber served as Ramaswamy's State Chair for South Carolina.[11] After Ramaswamy suspended his presidential campaign, Leber joined Ramaswamy in endorsing former President Donald Trump in the 2024 Republican Presidential Primary.[12]
Political positions edit
Leber supports term limits.[13]
References edit
- ^ Whalen, Emma (November 8, 2022). ""Charleston County Statehouse seats gain Republican newcomers"". The Post and Courier. Retrieved November 14, 2022.
- ^ "South Carolina Legislature Online - Member Biography". www.scstatehouse.gov. Retrieved 2024-03-07.
- ^ Brack, Andy (November 12, 2022). ""GOP's grip on S.C. House tightens"". Charleston City Paper. Retrieved November 14, 2022.
- ^ Phillips, Patrick (November 9, 2022). ""SC Republicans celebrate 'red wave' sweep across the state"". WIS-TV. Retrieved November 14, 2022.
- ^ Owens, Raymond (November 9, 2022). ""SC GOP leader says straight-ticket voting really helped Republicans in Nov. 8 election"". WCBD-TV. Retrieved November 14, 2022.
- ^ Johnson, Dejon (2023-11-13). "House forms first-in-the-nation committee to study AI impact and policy development". WACH. Retrieved 2024-03-07.
- ^ "South Carolina Legislature Online - Member Biography". www.scstatehouse.gov. Retrieved 2024-03-07.
- ^ Byrd, Caitlin (2023-09-17). "Charleston Republican state senator gets challenger from GOP right flank over abortion ban". Post and Courier. Retrieved 2024-03-07.
- ^ Byrd, Caitlin (2023-09-17). "Charleston Republican state senator gets challenger from GOP right flank over abortion ban". Post and Courier. Retrieved 2024-03-07.
- ^ "Vivek Ramaswamy Picks Up Support In South Carolina - FITSNews". 2023-04-29. Retrieved 2024-03-07.
- ^ Byrd, Caitlin (2023-08-20). "Vivek Ramaswamy 'unsurprised' he could be debate target for Ron DeSantis". Post and Courier. Retrieved 2024-03-07.
- ^ https://twitter.com/voteleber/status/1749609532131549388
- ^ Tillman, Scott (February 28, 2022). ""MATTHEW LEBER PLEDGES TO SUPPORT CONGRESSIONAL TERM LIMITS"". US Term Limits. Retrieved November 14, 2022.