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Wes Climer
Wes Climer (born September 26, 1982) is an American politician. Since 2016, Climer has represented the 15th District (York) in the South Carolina Senate. He is a member of the Republican party.[1]
Wes Climer | |
|---|---|
| Member of the South Carolina Senate from the 15th district | |
| Assumed office November 14, 2016 | |
| Preceded by | Wes Hayes |
| Personal details | |
| Born | September 26, 1982 Charlotte, North Carolina, United States |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Martie Behrens (m. 2008) |
| Children | 5; Jack, Monroe, Betsy, Henry and Michael |
| Parent(s) | Mike and Kim Climer |
| Residence | Rock Hill, South Carolina |
| Alma mater | Furman University (B.A.) |
| Profession | Financial advisor |
Political career edit
S.C. Senate edit
Elections edit
- 2016 South Carolina Senate election: In 2016, Climer defeated long-time Republican incumbent Wes Hayes in the Republican primary for the 15th District Senate seat. Prior to that, Hayes had represented the district since 1991.[2]
- 2020 South Carolina Senate election: In 2020, Climer defeated Democratic challenger Vickie Holt in the general election.[3][4]
- 2024 South Carolina Senate election: In 2024, Climer will face a third-party challenger, Sarah Work of the Alliance Party who previously challenged Senator Harvey Peeler Jr. for the 14th District seat in 2020.[5]
Tenure edit
Climer is a member of the South Carolina Senate from the 15th District, serving since 2016.[6] He chairs the Senate Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee, and serves on the Senate Family and Veterans' Services, Judiciary, Legislative Oversight and Transportation Committees.[7]
References edit
- ^ "The Voter's Self Defense System". Vote Smart. Retrieved June 3, 2020.
- ^ Marchant, Bristow (June 18, 2016). "A closer look at how Climer unseated SC Sen. Hayes". The State. Retrieved April 21, 2024.
- ^ "South Carolina State Senate - District 15 Election Results | The Advocate". www.newarkadvocate.com. Retrieved 2024-04-22.
- ^ Dys, Andrew (November 4, 2020). "SC House incumbents in York, Chester, Lancaster had challengers. Who's keeping seats?". The Herald. Retrieved April 21, 2024.
- ^ Bustos, Joseph (April 1, 2024). "Filing closed for SC's 2024 elections. Who's running in Midlands Senate primaries". The State. Retrieved April 21, 2024.
- ^ "South Carolina Legislature Online - Member Biography". www.scstatehouse.gov. Retrieved June 3, 2020.
- ^ "Senate Standing Committees". South Carolina Legislature. 2024. Retrieved January 20, 2024.