Ronnie W. Cromer (born December 1, 1947) is an American politician. He has represented South Carolina Senate District 18 (Lexington, Newberry, and Union counties) since 2003. He is a member of the Republican Party.[1]

Ronnie Cromer
Member of the South Carolina Senate
from the 18th district
Assumed office
2003
Preceded byAndré Bauer
Personal details
Born (1947-12-01) December 1, 1947 (age 76)
Newberry, South Carolina
Political partyRepublican
Spouse
Linda Epting
(m. 1969)
Children2
Alma materUniversity of South Carolina (B.A.)
ProfessionPharmacist, politician

Political career

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Prosperity Town Council

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Cromer served on the Prosperity Town Council for seven years (1973-1980).[1]

S.C. Senate

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Elections

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Cromer is a Republican member of the South Carolina Senate, representing the 18th District since 2003, when he won a special election against Jim Lander to fill the remainder of the term of André Bauer.[2]

Tenure

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Cromer chairs the Senate Banking and Insurance Committee, and serves on the Senate Finance, and Fish Game and Forestry Committees.[7]

Endorsements

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In June 2023, Cromer endorsed Tim Scott in the 2024 United States presidential election.[8]

References

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  1. ^ a b "South Carolina Legislature Online - Member Biography". www.scstatehouse.gov. Retrieved 2024-04-22.
  2. ^ "16 Apr 2003, Page 1 - The Index-Journal at". Newspapers.com. 2003-04-16. Retrieved 2022-06-05.
  3. ^ Wigger, Andrew (2020-06-06). "State Senate, District 18 Candidate Q&A". Newberry Observer. Retrieved 2024-04-22.
  4. ^ "Tuesday's Primary Election Results". WKDK AM 1240 / 101.7 FM. 2020-06-09. Retrieved 2024-04-22.
  5. ^ Observer, Newberry (2020-10-18). "S.C. Senate District 18 Q&A | Newberry Observer". Retrieved 2024-04-22.
  6. ^ "South Carolina State Senate - District 18 Election Results | The Florida Times-Union". www.jacksonville.com. Retrieved 2024-04-22.
  7. ^ "Senate Standing Committees". South Carolina Legislature. 2024. Retrieved January 20, 2024.
  8. ^ Sen. Tim Scott in Spartanburg to announce campaign endorsements". FOX Carolina. June 12, 2023. Retrieved August 22, 2023.
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South Carolina Senate
Preceded by Member of the South Carolina Senate
from the 18th district

2003–present
Incumbent