Charles Hartz

Charles Hartz
Member of the South Carolina House of Representatives
from the 81st district
Incumbent
Assumed office
November 14, 2024
Preceded byBart T. Blackwell
Personal details
Political partyRepublican

Charles V. Hartz is an American politician. He is a member of the South Carolina House of Representatives from the 81st District, serving since 2024. He is a member of the Republican party.

Political career

In 2024, incumbent Bart T. Blackwell announced that he would not run for re-election.[1] Four candidates filed for the Republican primary: Hartz, Betsy Lamb, John Lewis and Mack Morris. Hartz defeated his opponents to become the Republican nominee.[2][3]

Hartz faced Democratic nominee Jensen Jennings in the general election.[4] Hartz defeated Jennings in the November election.[5][6]

Hartz serves on the House Agriculture, Natural Resources & Environmental Affairs and the Regulations, Administrative Procedures, Artificial Intelligence and Cybersecurity committees.[7]

References

  1. ^ Christian, Matthew (2024-03-12). "Aiken's Bart Blackwell won't seek reelection to South Carolina House of Representatives". Post and Courier. Retrieved 2024-12-09.
  2. ^ "Election Night Reporting". www.enr-scvotes.org. Retrieved 2024-12-09.
  3. ^ Christian, Matthew (2024-06-11). "Charlie Hartz wins House District 81 Republican nomination". Post and Courier. Retrieved 2024-12-09.
  4. ^ Christian, Matthew (2024-10-19). "House District 81 candidate Charlie Hartz discusses policy in new election Q&A". Post and Courier. Retrieved 2024-12-09.
  5. ^ "Voters choose who gets seats for S.C. House, Senate". WRDW-TV. 2024-11-06. Retrieved 2024-12-09.
  6. ^ "Election Night Reporting". www.enr-scvotes.org. Retrieved 2024-12-09.
  7. ^ "South Carolina Legislature Online - Committee". www.scstatehouse.gov. Retrieved 2024-12-09.