A. Shane Massey
Anthony Shane Massey[1] (born June 28, 1975) is an American politician. He is a member of the Republican party.
Shane Massey | |
|---|---|
| Majority Leader of the South Carolina Senate | |
| Assumed office April 6, 2016 | |
| Preceded by | Harvey S. Peeler Jr. |
| Member of the South Carolina Senate from the 25th district | |
| Assumed office January 2007 | |
| Preceded by | Tommy Moore |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Anthony Shane Massey June 28, 1975 Greeneville, Tennessee, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Blair Ballard |
| Education | Clemson University (BA) University of South Carolina, Columbia (JD) |
Political career edit
Massey is a Republican member of the South Carolina Senate, representing the 25th District since 2007. Massey became the Republican Majority Leader for the Senate on April 6, 2016. He currently chairs the Senate Rules committee.[2]
Massey was named a 2014 Aspen Institute Rodel Fellow.[3]
During the 2020 election, which took place during the COVID-19 pandemic, Massey voted to prevent ballot drop boxes from being used during the election in South Carolina.[4]
In June 2023, Massey endorsed Tim Scott in the 2024 United States presidential election.[5]
Possible Congressional races edit
On March 20, 2009, Massey announced that he would be a Republican candidate for the US House of Representatives South Carolina's 3rd congressional district,[6] but quickly declined, citing a desire to keep his family in South Carolina.
References edit
- ^ "Anthony Shane Massey Profile | Edgefield, SC Lawyer | Martindale.com". www.martindale.com. Retrieved 2023-10-09.
- ^ "Senate Standing Committees". South Carolina Legislature. 2024. Retrieved January 20, 2024.
- ^ "About the Rodel Fellowship Program".
- ^ "SC Senate OKs no-excuse absentee voting; rejects drop boxes". AP NEWS. 2020-09-02. Retrieved 2020-11-02.
- ^ Sen. Tim Scott in Spartanburg to announce campaign endorsements". FOX Carolina. June 12, 2023. Retrieved August 22, 2023.
- ^ . Archived from the original on 3 March 2016. Retrieved 21 December 2016.
External links edit
- Project Vote Smart - Senator A. Shane Massey (SC)[permanent dead link]