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Allen Blackmon is a member of the South Carolina Senate representing District 27 (Chesterfield, Kershaw, and Lancaster Counties).
Allen Blackmon | |
|---|---|
| Member of the South Carolina Senate from the 27th district | |
| Assumed office January 2025 | |
| Preceded by | Penry Gustafson |
| Personal details | |
| Political party | Republican |
Political career
2024 State Senate race
In 2024, Blackmon challenged incumbent senator Penry Gustafson in the Republican primary.[1] The challenge was prompted, in part, by Gustafson's opposition to the state's abortion ban.[2][3]
Blackmon won the Republican nomination[4] and defeated Democratic nominee Yokima Cureton[5] in the November general election.[6][7]
Gustafson's defeat occurred alongside the defeats of Republican Senators Katrina Shealy and Sandy Senn, who also opposed the abortion ban.[8][9]
Blackmon serves on the Senate Banking and Insurance; Fish, Game and Forestry; Judiciary, Rules and Transportation committees.[10]
Previous elected office
Blackmon previously served as a Lancaster County Councilman, resigning his seat on Council after his primary win.[11][12]
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