Stephen Goldfinch
Stephen Goldfinch | |
|---|---|
| Member of the South Carolina Senate from the 34th district | |
| Assumed office November 14, 2016 | |
| Preceded by | Raymond Cleary |
| Member of the South Carolina House of Representatives from the 108th district | |
| In office 2012–2016 | |
| Preceded by | Kevin R. Ryan |
| Succeeded by | Lee Hewitt |
| Personal details | |
| Born | November 19, 1982 Conway, South Carolina, United States |
| Political party | Republican |
| Alma mater | The Citadel (B.S., M.B.A.) Charleston School of Law (J.D.) |
| Profession | Attorney |
Stephen L. Goldfinch (born November 19, 1982) is an American politician. He is a member of the South Carolina Senate from the 34th District, serving since 2016.[1] He is a member of the Republican party.[2]
Goldfinch, a captain in the National Guard, was reported injured on August 1, 2023, during a deployment to Camp Lemonnier in Djibouti. He was transported to Germany for surgery and rehabilitation, and is expected to make a full recovery.[3]
South Carolina Congressman Russell Frye posted about the incident on social media.[4] Later, reporters uncovered that the injury occurred during a gym workout at the base and was not related to any deployment related activities on-or off the base.[5]
In June 2023, Goldfinch endorsed Tim Scott in the 2024 United States presidential election.[6]
References
- ^ "South Carolina Legislature Online - Member Biography". www.scstatehouse.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2020.
- ^ "The Voter's Self Defense System". Vote Smart. Retrieved June 4, 2020.
- ^ Adcox, Seanna (August 1, 2023). "SC senator injured in Africa while deployed with National Guard is expected to recover". The Post and Courier. Retrieved August 2, 2023.
- ^ Rowles, Courtney (August 2, 2023). "SC senator injured during National Guard deployment in Africa". WPDE-TV. Retrieved August 2, 2023.
- ^ "Sen. Stephen Goldfinch's Gym Injuries – Grand Strand Daily". www.grandstranddaily.com. Retrieved 2023-08-28.
- ^ Sen. Tim Scott in Spartanburg to announce campaign endorsements". FOX Carolina. June 12, 2023. Retrieved August 22, 2023.
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