Harriet Holman

Harriet Holman
Holman in 2019
Member of the South Carolina House of Representatives from the 102nd district
In office 2025
Preceded by	Joseph H. Jefferson
Personal details
Political party	Republican

Harriet Holman is a Republican member of the South Carolina House of Representatives, representing the 102nd District since 2024. Upon her election, she became the only Black Republican woman serving in the South Carolina state legislature.

Background

Holman is a retired United States Army Lieutenant Colonel.[1][2]

Political career

Holman served on Dorchester County Council as a Democrat before switching affiliation to the Republican Party in 2022.[3][4] She was appointed to fill the vacant district one seat in 2018 by Governor Henry McMaster.[5] Holman defeated a rival to win the Republican primary for her Council District seat.[6]

On February 19, 2024, Holman announced her bid to challenge Democratic incumbent Joseph H. Jefferson for South Carolina House Seat District 102.[7]

Holman defeated Jefferson to win the general election.[8][9][10]

Personal life

Holman is married to Herman Holman. In 2019, Holman's son, Tonie Jackson Jr., died in a fire that destroyed the family home.[11]

Notes

1. Scene, Special to the Journal (2024-10-29). "Community unites in support of Dorchester Heritage Center's vision; raises $6.4 million". Post and Courier. Retrieved 2024-11-12.
2. "Fernandez, Holman flip seats to advance to SC Statehouse". WCBD News 2. 2024-11-07. Retrieved 2024-11-12.
3. Reagan, Nick (2022-02-21). "Dorchester County Council member swaps parties". Live 5 News. Retrieved 2024-11-12.
4. Reynolds, Nick (2022-09-16). "Fundraising Gives Black Republicans Reason to Believe They'll Win Elections". Newsweek. Retrieved 2024-11-12.
5. "Executive Order No. 2018-57" (PDF). Office of the Governor State of South Carolina. November 15, 2018. Retrieved November 12, 2024.
6. Altman, Isabelle (2022-06-14). "Dorchester Councilwoman Harriet Holman, who switched parties, wins Republican primary". Post and Courier. Retrieved 2024-11-12.
7. "Harriet Holman announces bid for House District 102 seat". WCBD News 2. 2024-02-19. Retrieved 2024-11-12.
8. "MSN". www.msn.com. Retrieved 2024-11-12.
9. Kenmore, Jessica Holdman, Abraham (2024-11-06). "SC Republicans celebrate red wave that gives GOP biggest advantage in 150 years • SC Daily Gazette". SC Daily Gazette. Retrieved 2024-11-12.
10. "Election Night Reporting". www.enr-scvotes.org. Retrieved 2024-11-12.
11. "SC public official loses son, historic home in fire". WBTW. 2019-10-28. Retrieved 2024-11-12.

External links

• Harriet Holman State House campaign website
• Representative Harriet Holman