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Spann-Wilder is the member of the [[South Carolina House of Representatives]] representing District 109. In a 2024 special election<ref>{{Cite news |last=Kayanja |first=Ian |date=December 12, 2023 |title=Tiffany Spann-Wilder announces bid for South Carolina's District 109 House seat |url=https://abcnews4.com/news/local/tiffany-spann-wilder-announces-bid-for-south-carolinas-district-109-house-seat-local-politics-news-charleston-county-wciv-2023 |access-date=February 21, 2024 |work=WCIV-TV}}</ref> for the seat, Spann-Wilder defeated Eduardo Curry II in the Democratic Primary.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Brams |first=Sophie |date=January 30, 2024 |title=Tiffany Spann-Wilder projected to win South Carolina House District 109 special primary election |url=https://www.counton2.com/news/your-local-election-hq/tiffany-spann-wilder-projected-to-win-south-carolina-house-district-109-special-primary-election/ |access-date=February 21, 2024 |work=WCBD-TV}}</ref> |
Spann-Wilder is the member of the [[South Carolina House of Representatives]] representing District 109. In a 2024 special election<ref>{{Cite news |last=Kayanja |first=Ian |date=December 12, 2023 |title=Tiffany Spann-Wilder announces bid for South Carolina's District 109 House seat |url=https://abcnews4.com/news/local/tiffany-spann-wilder-announces-bid-for-south-carolinas-district-109-house-seat-local-politics-news-charleston-county-wciv-2023 |access-date=February 21, 2024 |work=WCIV-TV}}</ref> for the seat, Spann-Wilder defeated Eduardo Curry II in the Democratic Primary.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Brams |first=Sophie |date=January 30, 2024 |title=Tiffany Spann-Wilder projected to win South Carolina House District 109 special primary election |url=https://www.counton2.com/news/your-local-election-hq/tiffany-spann-wilder-projected-to-win-south-carolina-house-district-109-special-primary-election/ |access-date=February 21, 2024 |work=WCBD-TV}}</ref> |
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Spann-Wilder was sworn into office in April 2024, as she was unopposed in the general election.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Thompson |first=Alexander |date=January 30, 2024 |title=Attorney wins Democratic primary for vacant N. Charleston Statehouse seat |url=https://www.postandcourier.com/politics/span-wilder-district-109-democrat-primary-north-charleston/article_19d26340-bfd9-11ee-8d62-a7a87bec060a.html |access-date=February 21, 2024 |work=The Post and Courier}}</ref> She filled the unexpired term of [[Deon Tedder]]. Tedder won his for [[South Carolina Senate]] District 42 seat, vacated by [[Marlon Kimpson]] after Kimpson's appointment to a role in the [[Presidency of Joe Biden|Biden Administration]].<ref>Rhodes, Christopher (November 14, 2023). "AT 33, DEON TEDDER WILL BECOME SOUTH CAROLINA'S YOUNGEST STATE SENATOR". ''Blavity''. Retrieved February 21, 2024.</ref> <ref>Smalls, Sydaija (March 13, 2023). "SC State Senator Marlon Kimpson joining the White House". ''ABC 4 news''. Retrieved February 21, 2024.</ref> |
Spann-Wilder was sworn into office in April 2024, as she was unopposed in the general election.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Thompson |first=Alexander |date=January 30, 2024 |title=Attorney wins Democratic primary for vacant N. Charleston Statehouse seat |url=https://www.postandcourier.com/politics/span-wilder-district-109-democrat-primary-north-charleston/article_19d26340-bfd9-11ee-8d62-a7a87bec060a.html |access-date=February 21, 2024 |work=The Post and Courier}}</ref> She filled the unexpired term of [[Deon Tedder]]. Tedder won his race for the [[South Carolina Senate]] District 42 seat, vacated by [[Marlon Kimpson]] after Kimpson's appointment to a role in the [[Presidency of Joe Biden|Biden Administration]].<ref>Rhodes, Christopher (November 14, 2023). "AT 33, DEON TEDDER WILL BECOME SOUTH CAROLINA'S YOUNGEST STATE SENATOR". ''Blavity''. Retrieved February 21, 2024.</ref> <ref>Smalls, Sydaija (March 13, 2023). "SC State Senator Marlon Kimpson joining the White House". ''ABC 4 news''. Retrieved February 21, 2024.</ref> |
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'''2024 South Carolina House of Representatives election''' |
'''2024 South Carolina House of Representatives election''' |
Revision as of 17:09, 9 April 2024
Tiffany Spann-Wilder | |
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Member of the South Carolina House of Representatives from the 109th district | |
Assumed office April 9, 2024 | |
Preceded by | Deon Tedder |
Personal details | |
Political party | Democratic |
Children | 2 |
Alma mater | University of South Carolina School of Law |
Profession | Attorney |
Tiffany Spann-Wilder is an attorney, former County Magistrate and American politician serving as a Democratic member of the South Carolina House of Representatives.
Early life
After time at the University of South Carolina School of Law, Spann-Wilder clerked for Judge Matthew J. Perry and worked for the Department of Justice.[1]
Political career
2024 special election
Spann-Wilder is the member of the South Carolina House of Representatives representing District 109. In a 2024 special election[2] for the seat, Spann-Wilder defeated Eduardo Curry II in the Democratic Primary.[3]
Spann-Wilder was sworn into office in April 2024, as she was unopposed in the general election.[4] She filled the unexpired term of Deon Tedder. Tedder won his race for the South Carolina Senate District 42 seat, vacated by Marlon Kimpson after Kimpson's appointment to a role in the Biden Administration.[5] [6]
2024 South Carolina House of Representatives election
In 2024 Spann-Wilder filed for a full term in the South Carolina House of Representatives. She will face Jessica Bright, daughter of South Carolina Senator Margie Bright-Matthews,[7] in the Democratic primary[8].
References
- ^ Brams, Sophie (January 25, 2024). "Meet the two Lowcountry Democrats fighting for a seat in the South Carolina House". WCBD-TV. Retrieved February 21, 2024.
- ^ Kayanja, Ian (December 12, 2023). "Tiffany Spann-Wilder announces bid for South Carolina's District 109 House seat". WCIV-TV. Retrieved February 21, 2024.
- ^ Brams, Sophie (January 30, 2024). "Tiffany Spann-Wilder projected to win South Carolina House District 109 special primary election". WCBD-TV. Retrieved February 21, 2024.
- ^ Thompson, Alexander (January 30, 2024). "Attorney wins Democratic primary for vacant N. Charleston Statehouse seat". The Post and Courier. Retrieved February 21, 2024.
- ^ Rhodes, Christopher (November 14, 2023). "AT 33, DEON TEDDER WILL BECOME SOUTH CAROLINA'S YOUNGEST STATE SENATOR". Blavity. Retrieved February 21, 2024.
- ^ Smalls, Sydaija (March 13, 2023). "SC State Senator Marlon Kimpson joining the White House". ABC 4 news. Retrieved February 21, 2024.
- ^ Mitchell, LaCrai (February 26, 2020). ""We get it done": Black women play key roles in South Carolina campaigns". CBS News. Retrieved April 9, 2024.
- ^ Brack, Andy (April 1, 2024). "80 candidates file for elections in Charleston County". Charleston City Paper. Retrieved April 9, 2024.