Heather Bauer
Heather Bauer | |
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Member of the South Carolina House of Representatives from the 75th district | |
Assumed office November 14, 2022 | |
Preceded by | Kirkman Finlay III |
Personal details | |
Political party | Democratic |
Alma mater | Indiana University of Pennsylvania University of South Carolina |
Heather Bauer is an American politician of the Democratic Party. She is the member of the South Carolina House of Representatives representing District 75.
Political career
[edit]Bauer had previously run for a Columbia City Council At-Large seat.[1]
2022 South Carolina House race
[edit]In the 2022 general election for South Carolina House of Representatives District 75, Bauer defeated Republican Kirkman Finlay III,[2] who had been a member of the South Carolina House since 2012. Bauer was outraised by Finlay,[3][4] but prevailed due to public concern about women's reproductive rights.[5][6]
Statements were issued by both the South Carolina Democratic Party and the South Carolina Republican Party.[7]
Bauer is a member of the House Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs Committee.[8]
2024 South Carolina House race
[edit]In June 2024, former South Carolina House District 75 incumbent Kirkman Finlay defeated Tracy Robins in the Republican primary, and will challenge Bauer [9] in the general election.[10] Finley received the endorsement of House Speaker Murrell Smith Jr.[11]
References
[edit]- ^ "Columbia election a chance for historic shift with more women running for office". www.emilyslist.org. Retrieved 2022-11-10.
- ^ Nevin, Smith (November 9, 2022). ""Heather Bauer issues victory statement in House District 75 race"". WIS-TV. Retrieved November 9, 2022.
- ^ Neville, Nick. "Democrat Heather Bauer declares victory over Republican Kirkman Finlay in House District 75 race". wistv. Retrieved 2022-11-10.
- ^ Budds, Becky (November 4, 2022). ""How much money are candidates for South Carolina federal, state races spending?"". WLTX-TV. Retrieved November 9, 2022.
- ^ Bauer, Heather (November 4, 2022). ""Finlay doesn't trust you with your body or the truth"". The State Newspaper. Retrieved November 10, 2022.
- ^ Laird, Skylar (November 9, 2022). ""Columbia GOP lawmaker Kirkman Finlay loses SC House seat to Democrat Heather Bauer"". The Post and Courier. Retrieved November 10, 2022.
- ^ Williams, Lee (November 9, 2022). ""SCGOP Chairman, Democrat House District 75 Elect respond to Election Day wins"". WOLO-TV. Retrieved November 9, 2022.
- ^ "House Standing Committees". South Carolina Legislature. December 7, 2022. Retrieved December 8, 2022.
- ^ Tillman, Scott (October 12, 2023). "TRACY ROBINS PLEDGES TO SUPPORT CONGRESSIONAL TERM LIMITS". U.S. Term Limits. Retrieved March 25, 2024.
- ^ Grenier, Ian (June 11, 2024). "Columbia-area Statehouse GOP primary results: Shealy leads into runoff, Finlay wins". The Post and Courier. Retrieved June 16, 2024.
- ^ Folks, Will (March 25, 2024). "Kirkman Finlay Files For South Carolina State House Veteran lawmaker launches candidacy". FitsNews. Retrieved March 25, 2024.
External links
[edit]- Living people
- Democratic Party members of the South Carolina House of Representatives
- 21st-century American legislators
- Women state legislators in South Carolina
- 21st-century American women politicians
- University of South Carolina alumni
- Indiana University of Pennsylvania alumni
- South Carolina politician stubs