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 by | Vic Dabney |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1982 |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Kristin Connell |
| Alma mater | University 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
- "At least 4 Republican SC House members lose primaries". Associated Press. June 15, 2022. Retrieved December 18, 2022.
- "Official Results". South Carolina Election Commission. 2022. Retrieved December 18, 2022.
- 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.
- "House Standing Committees". South Carolina Legislature. December 7, 2022. Retrieved December 8, 2022.
- "Representative J. Benjamin "Ben" Connell". South Carolina State House. Retrieved December 18, 2022.
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