Chris Huff
Chris Huff | |
|---|---|
| Member of the South Carolina House of Representatives from the 28th district | |
| Assumed office November 11, 2024 | |
| Preceded by | Ashley Trantham |
| Personal details | |
| Party | Republican |
William C. "Chris" Huff is an American politician. He is a member of the South Carolina House of Representatives from the 28th District, serving since 2024. He is a member of the Republican Party.
Politics
2023 SC Abortion Ban Bill H 3537
Huff sponsored the South Carolina Prenatal Equal Protection Act of 2023,[1] which would make women who had abortions eligible for the death penalty. The bill attracted 21 Republican co-sponsors.[2]
2024 SC House elections
When incumbent Ashley Trantham announced her decision not to run for re-election in 2024,[3] five candidates filed for the Republican primary contest: Huff, Allen Kellett, Troy Prosser, Daniel Rumfelt and Kerri J. Smith. After a recount, a runoff was set between Huff and Smith.[4][5] Huff emerged the Republican nominee.[6][7]
Huff defeated the Democratic nominee, Fritz Weibel, in the general election.[8][9]
Huff serves on the House Education and Public Works Committee.[10]
References
- ^ "H 3537 South Carolina House Bill". Fast Democracy. December 5, 2024.
- ^ Stuart, Tessa (March 13, 2023). "21 South Carolina GOP Lawmakers Propose Death Penalty for Women Who Have Abortions". Rolling Stone.
- ^ Kenmore, Abraham (May 30, 2024). "Upstate contest a microcosm of the civil war between Freedom Caucus and majority GOP". The South Carolina Daily Gazette. Retrieved June 26, 2024.
- ^ "Election Night Reporting". www.enr-scvotes.org. Retrieved 2024-12-09.
- ^ Swann, Samantha. "Huff leads the competitive SC House District 28 race; run-off likely". Spartanburg Herald Journal. Retrieved 2024-12-09.
- ^ Putnam, Jeannie (2024-06-26). "June 25 primary election runoff results: Greenville County, U.S. House District 3". GREENVILLE JOURNAL. Retrieved 2024-12-09.
- ^ "Election Night Reporting". www.enr-scvotes.org. Retrieved 2024-12-09.
- ^ Putnam, Jeannie (2024-10-18). "Meet the candidates: South Carolina General Assembly Senate and House races". GREENVILLE JOURNAL. Retrieved 2024-12-09.
- ^ "Election Night Reporting". www.enr-scvotes.org. Retrieved 2024-12-09.
- ^ "South Carolina Legislature Online - Committee". www.scstatehouse.gov. Retrieved 2024-12-09.