Heather Bauer is an

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politician of the Democratic Party. She is the member of the

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representing District 75.

Political career

Bauer had previously run for a Columbia City Council At-Large seat.

2022 South Carolina House race

In the 2022 general election for

District 75, Bauer defeated Republican

Kirkman Finlay III Kirkman Finlay III (born February 16, 1970) is an American politician. He is a former member of the South Carolina House of Representatives from the 75th District, serving since 2012. He is a member of the Republican Party. Background His fathe ...

, who had been a member of the South Carolina House since 2012. Bauer was outraised by Finlay, but prevailed due to public concern about women's reproductive rights. Statements were issued by both the

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and the

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. Bauer is a member of the House Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs Committee.

2024 South Carolina House race

In June 2024, former South Carolina House District 75 incumbent Kirkman Finlay defeated Tracy Robins in the Republican primary, and challenged Bauer. Finlay received the endorsement of House Speaker Murrell Smith Jr. Bauer defeated Finlay in the general election. Bauer attended the 2024 Democratic National Convention as 2nd Congressional District delegate.

Personal life

Bauer and husband Michael Tyus were married on June 7, 2025.

References

Living people Democratic Party members of the South Carolina House of Representatives 21st-century members of the South Carolina General Assembly Year of birth missing (living people) Women state legislators in South Carolina 21st-century American women politicians University of South Carolina alumni Indiana University of Pennsylvania alumni

External links

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