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Chip Campsen

Chip Campsen

American politician

George E. "Chip" Campsen III (born March 30, 1959) is an American politician. He is a member of the Republican party.

Quick Facts George E. "Chip" Campsen III, Member of the South Carolina Senate from the 43rd district ...

Political career

Campsen 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.

Campsen currently chairs the Senate Fish, Game and Forestry Committee, and serves on the Senate Judiciary, Legislative Oversight, Rules, and Transportation Committees.[2]

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.[3]

In June 2023, Campsen endorsed Tim Scott in the 2024 United States presidential election.[4]

References

  1. [1]
    "South Carolina Legislature Online - Member Biography". South Carolina Legislature. Retrieved March 15, 2024.
  2. [2]
    "Senate Standing Committees". South Carolina Legislature. 2024. Retrieved January 20, 2024.
  3. [3]
    STOKES, CHIP CAMPSEN AND JUSTIN. "Commentary: More work needed to expand solar energy, boost SC economy, conservation". Post and Courier. Retrieved 2020-12-24.
  4. [4]
    Sen. Tim Scott in Spartanburg to announce campaign endorsements". FOX Carolina. June 12, 2023. Retrieved August 22, 2023.
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