Tameika Isaac Devine
American politician from South Carolina
Tameika Isaac Devine | |
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Member of the South Carolina Senate from the 19th district | |
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Assumed office January 8, 2024 | |
Preceded by | John L. Scott Jr. |
Personal details | |
Born | Charlotte, North Carolina |
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse | Jamie L. Devine (m. 2003) |
Children | Tamia, Jade, and Jameson |
Parent(s) | Henry, Jr., and Veronica M. Isaac |
Residence | Columbia, South Carolina |
Alma mater | Hampton University University of South Carolina School of Law |
Profession | Attorney, politician |
Tameika Isaac Devine is an American politician from the South Carolina Democratic Party.[1] Devine was elected to the South Carolina Senate in a special election to replace Senator John L. Scott Jr. following his death in office.[2] She has served the 19th Senate District (Richland) since 2024.[3]
Devine was an Assistant Attorney General for South Carolina.[4] She was the first African-American female to serve on Columbia City Council.[5]
Political career
Columbia City Council
Devine served as an At-Large City Councilwoman in Columbia from 2002 to 2021.[3][6] She ran for mayor in 2021, but lost to Daniel Rickenmann.[7]
S.C. Senate
Elections
- 2024 South Carolina Senate election - District 19 Special Election (January 2, 2024): After Democratic incumbent John L. Scott Jr. passed away due to complications from a blood clot, the 19th District seat went to a special election on January 2, 2024.[8] Despite a four-way race between Republican Kizzie Smalls, Forward party Michael Addison, and United Citizens party Chris Nelums, Devine won more than 85% of the vote.[9][10]
- 2024 South Carolina Senate election: In 2024, Devine will see repeat challenges. First, from Michael Addison, this time as a Democratic party challenger instead of a third-party Forward party challenger. The winner of that race will face Chris Nelums of the United Citizens party in the general election.
References
- ^ "Tameika Isaac Devine". Ballotpedia. Retrieved 2024-02-22.
- ^ "South Carolina no longer has the least number of women in its Senate after latest swearing-in". AP News. 2024-01-09. Retrieved 2024-02-22.
- ^ a b "South Carolina Legislature Online - Member Biography". www.scstatehouse.gov. Retrieved 2024-04-22.
- ^ "About Tameika – Devine for Senate – Experience. Passion. Action". Retrieved 2024-02-22.
- ^ Davis, Kimberlei; Mattei, Joey (2024-01-02). "Voters elect new Senator in District 19 race". WACH.com. Retrieved 2024-02-22.
- ^ Davis, Kimberlei; Mattei, Joey (2024-01-02). "Voters elect new senator in District 19 race". WACH. Retrieved 2024-04-22.
- ^ Bustos, Joseph (January 3, 2024). "Politics & Government New SC senator elected in Richland County. Here's who won Tuesday's election". The State. Retrieved April 22, 2024.
- ^ Bustos, Joseph (August 15, 2023). "South Carolina State Sen. John Scott of Richland County dies. He was 69". The State. Retrieved April 22, 2024.
- ^ "State Senate District 19 Special Election". South Carolina Election Commission. August 23, 2023. Retrieved April 22, 2024.
- ^ "Here's who won the South Carolina Senate 19 special election in Richland County". wltx.com. 2024-01-02. Retrieved 2024-04-22.
External links
- Campaign website
- Official website
South Carolina Senate | ||
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Preceded by | Member of the South Carolina Senate from the 19th district 2024–present | Incumbent |
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Members of the South Carolina Senate
- President of the Senate
- Thomas C. Alexander (R)
- Majority Leader
- A. Shane Massey (R)
- Minority Leader
- Brad Hutto (D)
- ▌Thomas C. Alexander (R)
- ▌Rex Rice (R)
- ▌Richard Cash (R)
- ▌Michael Gambrell (R)
- ▌Tom Corbin (R)
- ▌Dwight Loftis (R)
- ▌Karl B. Allen (D)
- ▌Ross Turner (R)
- ▌Danny Verdin (R)
- ▌Billy Garrett (R)
- ▌Josh Kimbrell (R)
- ▌Scott Talley (R)
- ▌Shane Martin (R)
- ▌Harvey S. Peeler Jr. (R)
- ▌Wes Climer (R)
- ▌Michael Johnson (R)
- ▌Mike Fanning (D)
- ▌Ronnie Cromer (R)
- ▌Tameika Isaac Devine (D)
- ▌Dick Harpootlian (D)
- ▌Darrell Jackson (D)
- ▌Mia McLeod (I)
- ▌Katrina Shealy (R)
- ▌Tom Young Jr. (R)
- ▌A. Shane Massey (R)
- ▌Nikki G. Setzler (D)
- ▌Penry Gustafson (R)
- ▌Greg Hembree (R)
- ▌Gerald Malloy (D)
- ▌Kent M. Williams (D)
- ▌Mike Reichenbach (R)
- ▌Ronnie A. Sabb (D)
- ▌Luke A. Rankin (R)
- ▌Stephen Goldfinch (R)
- ▌Thomas McElveen (D)
- ▌Kevin L. Johnson (D)
- ▌Larry Grooms (R)
- ▌Sean Bennett (R)
- ▌Vernon Stephens (D)
- ▌Brad Hutto (D)
- ▌Sandy Senn (R)
- ▌Deon Tedder (D)
- ▌Chip Campsen (R)
- ▌Brian Adams (R)
- ▌Margie Bright Matthews (D)
- ▌Tom Davis (R)
- ▌Republican (30)
- ▌Democratic (15)
- ▌ Independent (1)
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