Ben Connell

J. Benjamin 'Ben' Connell (born February 20, 1982) is an American politician of the Republican Party. He is a member of the South Carolina House of Representatives representing District 52. In the 2022 primary election for South Carolina House of Representatives District 52, Connell defeated Republican incumbent Vic Dabney, who had been a member of the South Carolina House since 2020.[1] Connell went on to defeat Democratic nominee Eve Carlin in the general election.[2]

Ben Connell
Member, South Carolina House of Representatives
Assumed office
December 2022
Preceded byVic Dabney
Personal details
Born1982
Political partyRepublican
SpouseKristin Connell
Alma materUniversity of North Carolina Chapel Hill

Prior to this election, Connell served on Kershaw County Council.[3]

Connell serves on the House Judiciary Committee.[4]

Camden was born in Camden, South Carolina and resides in Lugoff, South Carolina.[5]

References

  1. "At least 4 Republican SC House members lose primaries". Associated Press. June 15, 2022. Retrieved December 18, 2022.
  2. "Official Results". South Carolina Election Commission. 2022. Retrieved December 18, 2022.
  3. Cahn, Martin L. (January 18, 2022). "County Councilman Ben Connell to take on Dabney for S.C. House 52 seat". Chronicle-Independent. Retrieved December 18, 2022.
  4. "House Standing Committees". South Carolina Legislature. December 7, 2022. Retrieved December 8, 2022.
  5. "Representative J. Benjamin "Ben" Connell". South Carolina State House. Retrieved December 18, 2022.
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