Rob Harris (South Carolina politician)
Rob Harris | |
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| Member of the South Carolina House of Representatives from the 36th district | |
| Assumed office December 6, 2022 | |
| Preceded by | Rita Allison |
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| Born | Robert Harris June 2, 1965 |
| Political party | Republican |
| Education | Columbia Southern University (AS) |
Rob Harris is an American politician who is currently serving as a member of the South Carolina House of Representatives from the 36th district. Harris is a Republican.[1]
Political career
[edit]In the June 2022 Republican primary Harris defeated incumbent Rita Allison, who had held the office since 2008. He was unopposed in the 2022 general election.[2] He assumed office December 6, 2022.[3]
Harris serves on the House Medical, Military, Municipal and Public Affairs Committee.[4]
Harris authored the South Carolina Prenatal Equal Protection Act of 2023, which would make women who had abortions eligible for the death penalty. The bill attracted 21 Republican co-sponsors.[5]
References
[edit]- ^ "Representative Robert J. "Rob" Harris". scstatehouse.gov. Retrieved 22 December 2022.
- ^ "2022 Statewide General Election Election Night Reporting". scvotes.org. South Carolina Election Commission. Retrieved December 21, 2022.
- ^ Budds, Becky. "'It's time to start governing': 27 New SC House members sworn in". WLTX.com. Retrieved December 21, 2022.
- ^ "House Standing Committees". South Carolina Legislature. December 7, 2022. Retrieved December 26, 2022.
- ^ Stuart, Tessa (March 13, 2023). "21 South Carolina GOP Lawmakers Propose Death Penalty for Women Who Have Abortions". Rolling Stone.