Tameika Isaac Devine

American politician from South Carolina
Tameika Isaac Devine
Member of the South Carolina Senate
from the 19th district
Incumbent
Assumed office
January 8, 2024
Preceded byJohn L. Scott Jr.
Personal details
BornCharlotte, North Carolina
Political partyDemocratic
Spouse
Jamie L. Devine
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(m. 2003)​
ChildrenTamia, Jade, and Jameson
Parent(s)Henry, Jr., and Veronica M. Isaac
ResidenceColumbia, South Carolina
Alma materHampton University
University of South Carolina School of Law
ProfessionAttorney, politician

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]

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

Columbia City Council

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

Elections

  • 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

  1. ^ "Tameika Isaac Devine". Ballotpedia. Retrieved 2024-02-22.
  2. ^ "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.
  3. ^ a b "South Carolina Legislature Online - Member Biography". www.scstatehouse.gov. Retrieved 2024-04-22.
  4. ^ "About Tameika – Devine for Senate – Experience. Passion. Action". Retrieved 2024-02-22.
  5. ^ Davis, Kimberlei; Mattei, Joey (2024-01-02). "Voters elect new Senator in District 19 race". WACH.com. Retrieved 2024-02-22.
  6. ^ Davis, Kimberlei; Mattei, Joey (2024-01-02). "Voters elect new senator in District 19 race". WACH. Retrieved 2024-04-22.
  7. ^ 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.
  8. ^ Bustos, Joseph (August 15, 2023). "South Carolina State Sen. John Scott of Richland County dies. He was 69". The State. Retrieved April 22, 2024.
  9. ^ "State Senate District 19 Special Election". South Carolina Election Commission. August 23, 2023. Retrieved April 22, 2024.
  10. ^ "Here's who won the South Carolina Senate 19 special election in Richland County". wltx.com. 2024-01-02. Retrieved 2024-04-22.

External links

  • Campaign website
  • Official website
South Carolina Senate
Preceded by Member of the South Carolina Senate
from the 19th district
2024–present 		Incumbent
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Thomas C. Alexander (R)
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  1. ▌Thomas C. Alexander (R)
  2. ▌Rex Rice (R)
  3. ▌Richard Cash (R)
  4. ▌Michael Gambrell (R)
  5. ▌Tom Corbin (R)
  6. ▌Dwight Loftis (R)
  7. ▌Karl B. Allen (D)
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  10. ▌Billy Garrett (R)
  11. ▌Josh Kimbrell (R)
  12. ▌Scott Talley (R)
  13. ▌Shane Martin (R)
  14. ▌Harvey S. Peeler Jr. (R)
  15. ▌Wes Climer (R)
  16. ▌Michael Johnson (R)
  17. ▌Mike Fanning (D)
  18. ▌Ronnie Cromer (R)
  19. ▌Tameika Isaac Devine (D)
  20. ▌Dick Harpootlian (D)
  21. ▌Darrell Jackson (D)
  22. ▌Mia McLeod (I)
  23. ▌Katrina Shealy (R)
  24. ▌Tom Young Jr. (R)
  25. ▌A. Shane Massey (R)
  26. ▌Nikki G. Setzler (D)
  27. ▌Penry Gustafson (R)
  28. ▌Greg Hembree (R)
  29. ▌Gerald Malloy (D)
  30. ▌Kent M. Williams (D)
  31. ▌Mike Reichenbach (R)
  32. ▌Ronnie A. Sabb (D)
  33. ▌Luke A. Rankin (R)
  34. ▌Stephen Goldfinch (R)
  35. ▌Thomas McElveen (D)
  36. ▌Kevin L. Johnson (D)
  37. ▌Larry Grooms (R)
  38. ▌Sean Bennett (R)
  39. ▌Vernon Stephens (D)
  40. ▌Brad Hutto (D)
  41. ▌Sandy Senn (R)
  42. ▌Deon Tedder (D)
  43. ▌Chip Campsen (R)
  44. ▌Brian Adams (R)
  45. ▌Margie Bright Matthews (D)
  46. ▌Tom Davis (R)
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