Ronnie W. Cromer (born December 1, 1947) is an American politician. He has represented South Carolina Senate District 18 (Lexington, Newberry, and Union counties) since 2003. He is a member of the Republican Party.[1]
Ronnie Cromer | |
|---|---|
| Member of the South Carolina Senate from the 18th district | |
| Assumed office 2003 | |
| Preceded by | André Bauer |
| Personal details | |
| Born | December 1, 1947 Newberry, South Carolina |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse |
Linda Epting (m. 1969) |
| Children | 2 |
| Alma mater | University of South Carolina (B.A.) |
| Profession | Pharmacist, politician |
Political career
editProsperity Town Council
editCromer served on the Prosperity Town Council for seven years (1973-1980).[1]
S.C. Senate
editElections
editCromer is a Republican member of the South Carolina Senate, representing the 18th District since 2003, when he won a special election against Jim Lander to fill the remainder of the term of André Bauer.[2]
- 2008 South Carolina Senate election
- 2012 South Carolina Senate election
- 2016 South Carolina Senate election: In 2016, Cromer ran uncontested.
- 2020 South Carolina Senate election: In 2020, Cromer defeated Republican primary challenger Charles Bumgardner.[3][4] He defeated Democrat Christopher Thibault in the general election.[5][6]
- 2024 South Carolina Senate election: In 2024, Cromer will run uncontested.
Tenure
editCromer chairs the Senate Banking and Insurance Committee, and serves on the Senate Finance, and Fish Game and Forestry Committees.[7]
Endorsements
editIn June 2023, Cromer endorsed Tim Scott in the 2024 United States presidential election.[8]
References
edit- ^ a b "South Carolina Legislature Online - Member Biography". www.scstatehouse.gov. Retrieved 2024-04-22.
- ^ "16 Apr 2003, Page 1 - The Index-Journal at". Newspapers.com. 2003-04-16. Retrieved 2022-06-05.
- ^ Wigger, Andrew (2020-06-06). "State Senate, District 18 Candidate Q&A". Newberry Observer. Retrieved 2024-04-22.
- ^ "Tuesday's Primary Election Results". WKDK AM 1240 / 101.7 FM. 2020-06-09. Retrieved 2024-04-22.
- ^ Observer, Newberry (2020-10-18). "S.C. Senate District 18 Q&A | Newberry Observer". Retrieved 2024-04-22.
- ^ "South Carolina State Senate - District 18 Election Results | The Florida Times-Union". www.jacksonville.com. Retrieved 2024-04-22.
- ^ "Senate Standing Committees". South Carolina Legislature. 2024. Retrieved January 20, 2024.
- ^ Sen. Tim Scott in Spartanburg to announce campaign endorsements". FOX Carolina. June 12, 2023. Retrieved August 22, 2023.
External links
edit- South Carolina Legislature - Senator Ronnie W. Cromer official SC Senate website
- Senator Ronnie Cromer Website Official Campaign Website—News and Information
- Project Vote Smart - Senator Ronnie W. Cromer (SC) profile
- Follow the Money - Ronnie W. Cromer
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