Roger Nutt
Roger Nutt | |
|---|---|
| Member of the South Carolina Senate from the 12th district | |
| Assumed office November 11, 2024 | |
| Preceded by | Scott Talley |
| Member of the SC House of Representatives from the 34th district | |
| In office 2020–2024 | |
| Preceded by | Michael Forrester (politician) |
| Succeeded by | Sarita Edgerton |
| Personal details | |
| Born | September 20, 1965 Johnson City, Tennessee, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse |
Tracy Fennell (m. 2001) |
| Children | 3 |
| Alma mater | Tennessee Technological University (BS) |
| Profession | Engineer |
Roger A. Nutt is an American engineer and politician. He is a member of the South Carolina Senate from the 12th District, serving since 2024. He is a member of the Republican Party.[1]
Political career
[edit]2020 South Carolina House race
[edit]In 2020, Nutt announced his bid for the State House after serving on Spartanburg County Council for 10 years. Nutt ran uncontested and served 2 terms as a Representative for House District 34.
2024 South Carolina Senate race
[edit]In 2023, Nutt announced his run for the State Senate seat held by retiring incumbent Scott Talley.[2] Nutt, businessman Skip Davenport, former Spartanburg County Clerk of Court Hope Blackley, and former State Senator Lee Bright faced each other in the Republican primary.[3][4][5] Nutt bested Bright in the Republican primary runoff, and became the Republican nominee.[6] He won the State Senate seat over physician and Democratic nominee Octavia Amaechi in the general election.[7]
Nutt serves on the Senate Agriculture and Natural Resources, Education, Family and Veterans' Services; Fish, Game and Forestry and Judiciary committees.[8]
In August 2025 Nutt announced his resignation from the Senate, effective in January 2026, after being diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease.[9] A special election for his seat is scheduled for December 23, 2025.[10]
References
[edit]- ^ "South Carolina Legislature Online - Member Biography". www.scstatehouse.gov. Retrieved December 20, 2020.
- ^ Montgomery, Bob (May 4, 2023). "Republican state Rep. Roger Nutt at peace with decision to run for state Senate seat". Go Upstate. Retrieved April 24, 2024.
- ^ Swann, Samantha (January 30, 2024). "Former Spartanburg County Clerk of Court Hope Blackley to run for SC Senate in District 12". Spartanburg Herald-Journal. Retrieved April 24, 2024.
- ^ Swann, Samantha (March 13, 2024). "Greer businessman Skip Davenport to run for SC Senate in District 12". Go Upstate. Retrieved April 24, 2024.
- ^ "Candidate listing". South Carolina State Election Commission. 2024. Retrieved April 24, 2024.
- ^ Kenmore, Abraham (June 25, 2024). "SC Senate could have no GOP women after only chairwoman ousted in runoff". The South Carolina Daily Gazette. Retrieved June 26, 2024.
- ^ Savannah Moss, and Samantha Swann (April 1, 2024). "Candidate filings close. Who's on ballot? Contested races in Upstate in June, November". The Greenville News. Retrieved June 26, 2024.
- ^ "South Carolina Legislature Online - Committee". www.scstatehouse.gov. Retrieved 2024-12-11.
- ^ Nutt, Roger (August 11, 2025). "SC senator resigns seat following Alzheimer's diagnosis". South Carolina Daily Gazette. Retrieved August 11, 2025.
- ^ Catalano, John (2025-08-11). "State Senate District 12 Special Election". SC Votes - South Carolina Election Commission. Retrieved 2025-08-12.
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