Tameika Isaac Devine is an American attorney and politician. Since 2024, she has represented the 19th Senate District ( Richland County) in the

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. She is a member of the Democratic Party.

Early life, education and career

Isaac Devine was born on December 5, 1972 in

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to Henry, Jr. and Veronica M. Isaac. She graduated with a B.S. from

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in 1994 and a J.D. from

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in 1997. Isaac Devine was an

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for South Carolina. She is an attorney with Jabber and Isaac law firm in Columbia.

Political career

South Carolina State Senate

Isaac Devine was elected to represent the 19th Senate District in 2024 after Democratic

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John L. Scott Jr. passed away due to complications from a

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. She defeated Representative Kambrell Garvin in a Democratic primary runoff. Isaac Devine currently serves as Vice Chair of the Richland County Legislative Delegation. She also serves on the South Carolina Senate Corrections and Penology, Family and Veterans Services, Judiciary, and Transportation committees.

Columbia Mayor's race

Isaac Devine ran for mayor in 2021, but lost to former Columbia City Councilman

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Columbia City Council

Isaac Devine served as an At-Large City Councilwoman in Columbia from 2002 to 2021. She was the first African-American woman to serve on Columbia City Council.

Personal life

Isaac Devine lives in

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with her husband, Jamie. They have three children. She is a

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Electoral history

References

External links

Official website
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