Michael Johnson (South Carolina politician)

Michael Johnson
Member of the South Carolina Senate
from the 16th district
Incumbent
Assumed office
November 9, 2020
Preceded byGreg Gregory
Personal details
Born (1970-11-22) November 22, 1970 (age 54)
Fort Walton Beach, Florida
Political partyRepublican
Spouse
Amy E. Johnson
​
(m. 2025)​
Children2
Alma materAuburn University (BA, 1993)
University of South Carolina School of Law (JD, 1996)
ProfessionAttorney, politician

Michael Johnson is an American politician from the South Carolina Republican Party. Devine was elected to the South Carolina Senate in the 2020 election to serve the 16th Senate District (Lancaster and York counties).[1][2]

S.C. Senate

Johnson has represented South Carolina's 16th Senate District since 2020. He won the seat after longtime SC Senator Greg Gregory announced his retirement in 2019, opening up the seat for the first time since 2011.[3]

Electoral history

Year Office Type Party Main opponent Party Votes for Climer Result Swing Ref.
Total % P. ±%
2020 S.C. Senator Rep. primary Republican Tom Nichols Republican 3,583 27.16% 2nd N/A Runoff N/A [4][5][6]
Rep. primary runoff Republican Tom Nichols Republican 4,701 54.82% 1st N/A Won N/A [7][8]
General Republican Ram Mammadov Democratic 48,801 63.25% 1st N/A Won Hold [9]

References

  1. ^ "Michael Johnson (South Carolina)". Ballotpedia. Retrieved 2024-02-22.
  2. ^ "South Carolina Legislature Online - Member Biography". www.scstatehouse.gov. Retrieved 2024-04-22.
  3. ^ "Longtime SC Sen. Gregory Won't Run For Reelection In 2020". WFAE 90.7 - Charlotte's NPR News Source. 2019-10-23. Retrieved 2024-04-22.
  4. ^ Newell, Morgan (2020-06-10). "Candidates get prepared for runoff in State Senate District 16 seat, potential recount". 3WBTV. Retrieved 2024-04-22.
  5. ^ Banks, Mac (2020-06-12). "Johnson wins Senate recount over Blanchard". The Lancaster News. Retrieved 2024-04-22.
  6. ^ "2020 Statewide Primaries: State Senate, District 16 - REP". South Carolina Election Commission. 2020-06-12. Retrieved 2024-07-09.
  7. ^ "South Carolina State Senate - District 16 Republican Primary Results | USA TODAY". www.usatoday.com. Retrieved 2024-04-22.
  8. ^ "2020 Statewide Primaries - RUNOFF: State Senate, District 16 - REP". South Carolina Election Commission. 2020-07-13. Retrieved 2024-07-09.
  9. ^ "2020 Statewide General Election: State Senate, District 16". South Carolina Election Commission. 2023-06-30. Retrieved 2024-07-09.
South Carolina Senate
Preceded by Member of the South Carolina Senate
from the 16th district
2020–present 		Incumbent


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