Ronnie W. Cromer (born December 1, 1947) is an

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politician. He has represented South Carolina Senate District 18 ( Lexington,

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, and Union counties) since 2003. He is a member of the Republican Party.

Political career

Prosperity Town Council

Cromer served on the Prosperity Town Council for seven years (1973-1980).

S.C. Senate

Elections

Cromer is a Republican member of the

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, representing the 18th District since 2003, when he won a special election against

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to fill the remainder of the term of

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. * 2008 South Carolina Senate election * 2012 South Carolina Senate election * 2016 South Carolina Senate election: In 2016, Cromer ran uncontested. * 2020 South Carolina Senate election: In 2020, Cromer defeated Republican primary challenger Charles Bumgardner. He defeated Democrat Christopher Thibault in the general election. * 2024 South Carolina Senate election: In 2024, Cromer will run uncontested.

Tenure

Cromer chairs the Senate Banking and Insurance Committee, and serves on the Senate Finance, and Fish Game and Forestry Committees.

Endorsements

In June 2023, Cromer endorsed

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in the

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.Sen. Tim Scott in Spartanburg to announce campaign endorsements". ''FOX Carolina''. June 12, 2023. Retrieved August 22, 2023.

References

External links

South Carolina Legislature - Senator Ronnie W. Cromer
official SC Senate website
Senator Ronnie Cromer Website
Official Campaign Website—News and Information
Project Vote Smart - Senator Ronnie W. Cromer (SC)
profile *''Follow the Money'' - Ronnie W. Cromer
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campaign contributions {{DEFAULTSORT:Cromer, Ronnie Republican Party South Carolina state senators 1947 births Living people People from Newberry, South Carolina University of South Carolina alumni 21st-century members of the South Carolina General Assembly South Carolina city council members