James Michael Neese (born October 22, 1969) is an American politician serving as a member of the South Carolina House of Representatives from the 44th district since 2023.[1] A member of the Republican Party, his district contains northernmost Lancaster County, representing suburbs of the Charlotte metropolitan area.[2] He was first elected in the 2022 election, defeating Democratic nominee Katie Crosby.[3]

Mike Neese
Member of the South Carolina House of Representatives
from the 44th district
Assumed office
January 10, 2023
Preceded bySandy McGarry
Personal details
Born (1969-10-22) October 22, 1969 (age 54)
Virginia, U.S.
Political partyRepublican
Spouse
Christine
(m. 1995)
Children2
Residence(s)Indian Land, South Carolina, U.S.
EducationAppalachian State University (BA, BS)

References

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  1. ^ "Representative James M. "Mike" Neese". scstatehouse.gov. Retrieved April 21, 2023.
  2. ^ "HD44" (PDF). scstatehouse.gov. February 22, 2022. Retrieved April 21, 2023.
  3. ^ Banks, Mac; Summers, Gregory A. (November 14, 2022). "New faces fill three new IL seats". The Lancaster News. Retrieved April 21, 2023.|first=Haley |last=Jones |work=The Lancaster News |orig-date=February 6, 2023 |date=February 13, 2023 |access-date=April 21, 2023 |quote=Chamber President/CEO Mike Neese, who also represents District 44 in the S.C House... |url=https://www.pmg-sc.com/carolina_gateway/news/article_93a5c900-c7f6-5ebd-9751-52c33e4bcc03.html}}
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South Carolina House of Representatives
Preceded by Member of the South Carolina House of Representatives
from the 44th district

2023–present
Incumbent