Chip Campsen
George E. "Chip" Campsen III (born March 30, 1959) is a Republican member of the South Carolina Senate, representing the 43rd District since 2004. Previously, he was a member of the South Carolina House of Representatives from 1996 through 2002. He was the only state senator that voted against the Base Load Review Act in 2004 that led to the failure of the VC Summer Nuclear Project expansion.[1]
George E. "Chip" Campsen III | |
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 Chip Campsen at a Senate meeting | |
| Member of the South Carolina Senate from the 43rd district | |
| Assumed office 2004 | |
| Preceded by | John Kuhn |
| Member of the South Carolina House of Representatives from the 112th district | |
| In office 1996–2002 | |
| Preceded by | Harry Hallman |
| Succeeded by | Ben A. Hagood Jr. |
| Personal details | |
| Born | George Earle Campsen III March 30, 1959 Charleston, South Carolina, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Lalla Lee Laffitte |
| Children | George E. Campsen IV, Boyce Campsen |
| Education | University of South Carolina Aiken (BA, ECE) |
In June 2023, Campsen endorsed Tim Scott in the 2024 United States presidential election.[2]
References
- STOKES, CHIP CAMPSEN AND JUSTIN. "Commentary: More work needed to expand solar energy, boost SC economy, conservation". Post and Courier. Retrieved 2020-12-24.
- Sen. Tim Scott in Spartanburg to announce campaign endorsements". FOX Carolina. June 12, 2023. Retrieved August 22, 2023.
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