Heather Bauer

Heather Bauer
Member of the South Carolina House of Representatives from the 75th district
Incumbent
Assumed office November 14, 2022
Preceded by	Kirkman Finlay III
Personal details
Political party	Democratic
Alma mater	Indiana University of Pennsylvania University of South Carolina

Heather Bauer is an American politician of the Democratic Party. She is the member of the South Carolina House of Representatives representing District 75.

Political career

Bauer had previously run for a Columbia City Council At-Large seat.[1]

2022 South Carolina House race

See also: 2022 United States state legislative elections and 2022 South Carolina House of Representatives election

In the 2022 general election for South Carolina House of Representatives District 75, Bauer defeated Republican Kirkman Finlay III,[2] who had been a member of the South Carolina House since 2012. Bauer was outraised by Finlay,[3][4] but prevailed due to public concern about women's reproductive rights.[5][6]

Statements were issued by both the South Carolina Democratic Party and the South Carolina Republican Party.[7]

Bauer is a member of the House Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs Committee.[8]

2024 South Carolina House race

See also: 2024 South Carolina House of Representatives election

In June 2024, former South Carolina House District 75 incumbent Kirkman Finlay defeated Tracy Robins in the Republican primary, and challenged Bauer. [9] [10] Finlay received the endorsement of House Speaker Murrell Smith Jr.[11] Bauer defeated Finlay in the general election.[12]

Bauer attended the 2024 Democratic National Convention as 2nd Congressional District delegate.[13]

References

1. "Columbia election a chance for historic shift with more women running for office". www.emilyslist.org. Retrieved 2022-11-10.
2. Nevin, Smith (November 9, 2022). ""Heather Bauer issues victory statement in House District 75 race"". WIS-TV. Retrieved November 9, 2022.
3. Neville, Nick. "Democrat Heather Bauer declares victory over Republican Kirkman Finlay in House District 75 race". wistv. Retrieved 2022-11-10.
4. Budds, Becky (November 4, 2022). ""How much money are candidates for South Carolina federal, state races spending?"". WLTX-TV. Retrieved November 9, 2022.
5. Bauer, Heather (November 4, 2022). ""Finlay doesn't trust you with your body or the truth"". The State Newspaper. Retrieved November 10, 2022.
6. Laird, Skylar (November 9, 2022). ""Columbia GOP lawmaker Kirkman Finlay loses SC House seat to Democrat Heather Bauer"". The Post and Courier. Retrieved November 10, 2022.
7. Williams, Lee (November 9, 2022). ""SCGOP Chairman, Democrat House District 75 Elect respond to Election Day wins"". WOLO-TV. Retrieved November 9, 2022.
8. "House Standing Committees". South Carolina Legislature. December 7, 2022. Retrieved December 8, 2022.
9. Tillman, Scott (October 12, 2023). "TRACY ROBINS PLEDGES TO SUPPORT CONGRESSIONAL TERM LIMITS". U.S. Term Limits. Retrieved March 25, 2024.
10. Grenier, Ian (June 11, 2024). "Columbia-area Statehouse GOP primary results: Shealy leads into runoff, Finlay wins". The Post and Courier. Retrieved June 16, 2024.
11. Folks, Will (March 25, 2024). "Kirkman Finlay Files For South Carolina State House Veteran lawmaker launches candidacy". FitsNews. Retrieved March 25, 2024.
12. Mattei, Joey (2024-11-06). "Heather Bauer triumphs over Kirkman Finlay in House Seat 75 rematch". WACH. Retrieved 2024-11-08.
13. "Democratic National Convention is next up; here's who's going from South Carolina". www.aol.com. 2024-08-13. Retrieved 2024-08-20.

External links

• Heather Bauer SC State House District 75