Greg Hembree (born August 21, 1960) is an American politician. Since 2013, he has represented the 28th district (Dillon and Horry Counties) in the South Carolina Senate.[1] He is a member of the Republican party.[2]

Greg Hembree
Member of the South Carolina Senate
from the 28th district
Assumed office
2013
Preceded byDick Elliott
Personal details
Born (1960-08-21) August 21, 1960 (age 63)
Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri, United States
Political partyRepublican
Spouse
Renee Robertson
(m. 1985)
Children3
Alma materUniversity of Memphis (B.B.A.)
University of South Carolina (J.D.)
ProfessionAttorney, politician

Political career

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S.C. Senate

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Elections

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2012 elections

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2016 elections
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In 2016, Hembree was reelected in an unchallenged race.

2020 elections
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Hembree was uncontested in 2020.[3]

2024 elections
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In 2024, Hembree will face Democratic opposition Michael McCaffrey.[4]

Tenure

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Hembree is a member of the South Carolina Senate from the 28th District, serving since 2013.[1] He serves as Chair of the Senate Education Committee, and also serves on the Senate Corrections and Penology, Finance, Rules and Transportation Committees.[5]

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References

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  1. ^ a b "South Carolina Legislature Online - Member Biography". www.scstatehouse.gov. Retrieved June 3, 2020.
  2. ^ "The Voter's Self Defense System". Vote Smart. Retrieved June 3, 2020.
  3. ^ None (2020-06-09). "SC-Uncontested". Columbia Basin Herald. Retrieved 2024-04-23.
  4. ^ Reports, Staff (2024-04-03). "Here are the candidates seeking office in Horry and Georgetown counties". Post and Courier. Retrieved 2024-04-23.
  5. ^ "Senate Standing Committees". South Carolina Legislature. 2024. Retrieved January 20, 2024.
South Carolina Senate
Preceded by Member of the South Carolina Senate
from the 28th district

2013–present
Incumbent