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]
Tameika Isaac Devine | |
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Member of the South Carolina Senate from the 19th district | |
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 |
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 edit
Columbia City Council edit
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 edit
Elections edit
- 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 edit
- ^ "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.