Paul Wickensimer
Paul Wickensimer | |
|---|---|
| Member of the South Carolina House of Representatives from the 22nd district | |
| Assumed office November 2024 | |
| Preceded by | Jason Elliott |
| Personal details | |
| Political party | Republican |
Paul Wickensimer is a member of the South Carolina House of Representatives, representing District 22. He is a Republican.
Early life and career
[edit]Wickensimer served as Greenville County Clerk of Court for 23 years, retiring in 2023.[1]
Political career
[edit]2024 State House race
[edit]In January 2024, Republican incumbent Jason Elliott announced his run for South Carolina Senate, to replace retiring incumbent Dwight Loftis.[2] Wickensimer filed for State House District 22, defeating Greenville County Council member Stan Tzouvelekas in the Republican primary.[3]
Wickensimer defeated Democratic nominee Brann Fowler[4] in the general election.[5]
Wickensimer serves on the House Judiciary and Legislative Oversight committees.[6]
Previous elected office
[edit]Prior to his service as clerk of court, Wickensimer was a Greenville County Council member for 15 years and former chair of the council.[7]
Awards and honors
[edit]Order of the Palmetto, 2021[8]
References
[edit]- ^ Gilchrest, Ryan (2023-06-28). "Greenville County's longtime clerk of court announces retirement". GREENVILLE JOURNAL. Retrieved 2024-12-08.
- ^ Chhetri, Devyani (January 8, 2024). "SC House Rep Jason Elliott announces run for Senate". The Greenville News. Retrieved December 7, 2024.
- ^ "Election Night Reporting". www.enr-scvotes.org. Retrieved 2024-12-08.
- ^ Moss, Savannah (October 17, 2024). "Election 2024: Candidates Brann Fowler, Paul Wickensimer seek SC House District 22 seat". The Greenville News. Retrieved December 7, 2024.
- ^ "Election Night Reporting". www.enr-scvotes.org. Retrieved 2024-12-08.
- ^ "South Carolina Legislature Online - Committee". www.scstatehouse.gov. Retrieved 2024-12-10.
- ^ "Greenville Co. clerk of court retiring". WSPA 7NEWS. 2023-06-28. Retrieved 2024-12-08.
- ^ Putnam, Jeannie (2021-06-29). "Greenville County Clerk of Court receives Order of the Palmetto". GREENVILLE JOURNAL. Retrieved 2024-12-08.