Tom Fernandez is an American politician. He is a member of the South Carolina Senate from the 39th District, serving since 2024. He is a member of the Republican party.
Background
Fernandez spent his youth on a farm in Michigan. He earned a BA in political science from Coastal Carolina University, a JD from Charleston School of Law, and an MBA from The Citadel.[1]
Political career
2018 State House race
Fernandez challenged Republican incumbent Sylleste Davis in 2018 for a seat in the South Carolina House of Representatives, losing in the Republican primary.[2][3]
2024 State Senate race
On March 28, 2024, Fernandez filed to run for State Senate seat 39.[4] He defeated Democratic incumbent Vernon Stephens to flip the Senate seat.[5][6][7][8]
Fernandez serves on the Senate Corrections and Penology, Education, Family and Veterans' Services, Judiciary and Medical Affairs committees.[9]
References
- ^ "Tom Fernandez launches SC Senate campaign". WCBD News 2. 2023-05-24. Retrieved 2024-11-12.
- ^ Erickson, Joseph (2023-05-24). "Berkeley County lawyer launches campaign for South Carolina Senate seat". WCIV. Retrieved 2024-11-12.
- ^ "Election Night Reporting". www.enr-scvotes.org. Retrieved 2024-11-12.
- ^ "South Carolina Senate Candidate Files For Office Wearing Gas Mask - FITSNews". 2024-03-19. Retrieved 2024-11-12.
- ^ Connaughton, Kevin (2024-11-05). "Republican challenger unseats Democrat in SC Senate 39 race". WISTV. Retrieved 2024-11-12.
- ^ "Fernandez, Holman flip seats to advance to SC Statehouse". WCBD News 2. 2024-11-07. Retrieved 2024-11-12.
- ^ "Election Night Reporting". www.enr-scvotes.org. Retrieved 2024-11-12.
- ^ Writer, GENE ZALESKI T&D Staff (2024-11-06). "UPDATED - Fernandez defeats Senator Stephens - Govan, Bamberg win House races; Hutto, Ott win in Senate". The Times and Democrat. Retrieved 2024-11-16.
- ^ "South Carolina Legislature Online - Committee". www.scstatehouse.gov. Retrieved 2024-12-10.
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