Tracy Russell Edge (born March 28, 1967) is an American politician.

Tracy Edge
Member of the South Carolina House of Representatives
from the 104th district
In office
November 12, 2001 – November 12, 2014
Succeeded byGreg Duckworth
Personal details
Born (1967-03-28) March 28, 1967 (age 57)
Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, United States
Political partyRepublican
Alma materUniversity of South Carolina (B.A.)
West Virginia University (M.S.)

Political career

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Edge was a member of the South Carolina House of Representatives from the 104th District, serving from 2000 to 2014. He served on the House Ways and Means Committee and was recognized as Legislator of the Year by numerous organizations.[1]

In 2014, Edge was defeated in the Republican Primary by North Myrtle Beach City Councilman Greg Duckworth.

In 2017, Edge, then a former member of the South Carolina House of Representatives, was indicted for misconduct as part of the State Grand Jury public corruption investigation of the South Carolina General Assembly.[2] Edge was sentenced to a $500 fine.[3]

References

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  1. ^ "South Carolina Legislature Online - Member Biography". www.scstatehouse.gov. Retrieved January 1, 2024.
  2. ^ Weaver, Emily (October 24, 2017). "Former NMB Rep. Tracy Edge accused of taking payouts in illegal S.C. lobbying scheme". Myrtle Beach Sun News. Retrieved January 4, 2024.
  3. ^ Cranney, Joseph (April 27, 2023). "Final sentences issued in SC Statehouse ethics scandal cases". Post and Courier. Retrieved January 3, 2024.