Tameika Isaac Devine
Tameika Isaac Devine | |
|---|---|
| Member of the South Carolina Senate from the 19th district | |
| Assumed office January 8, 2024 | |
| Preceded by | John L. Scott Jr. |
| Personal details | |
| Born | December 5, 1972 Charlotte, North Carolina |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse |
Jamie L. Devine (m. 2003) |
| Children | 3 |
| Alma mater | Hampton University (B.S., 1994) University of South Carolina (J.D., 1997) |
| Profession | Attorney |
Tameika Isaac Devine is an American attorney and politician. Since 2024, she has represented the 19th Senate District (Richland County) in the South Carolina Senate. She is a member of the Democratic Party.
Early life, education and career
[edit]Isaac Devine was born on December 5, 1972[1] in Charlotte, North Carolina to Henry, Jr. and Veronica M. Isaac.[2] She graduated with a B.S. from Hampton University in 1994 and a J.D. from University of South Carolina School of Law in 1997.[2]
Isaac Devine was an Assistant Attorney General for South Carolina.[3] She is an attorney with Jabber and Isaac law firm in Columbia.
Political career
[edit]South Carolina State Senate
[edit]Isaac Devine was elected to represent the 19th Senate District in 2024 after Democratic incumbent John L. Scott Jr. passed away due to complications from a blood clot.[4][5][6][7] She defeated Representative Kambrell Garvin in a Democratic primary runoff.[8]
Columbia Mayor's race
[edit]Isaac Devine ran for mayor in 2021, but lost to former Columbia City Councilman Daniel Rickenmann.[6]
Columbia City Council
[edit]Isaac Devine served as an At-Large City Councilwoman in Columbia from 2002 to 2021.[2][9] She was the first African-American woman to serve on Columbia City Council.[4]
Personal life
[edit]Isaac Devine lives in Columbia, South Carolina with her husband, Jamie. They have three children. She is a Baptist.[2]
Electoral history
[edit]| Year | Office | Type | Party | Main opponent | Party | Votes for Isaac Devine | Result | Swing | Ref. | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | % | P. | ±% | |||||||||||||
| 2024 | S.C. Senate | Special | Democratic | Kizzie Smalls | Republican | 4,568 | 85.96% | 1st | N/A | Won | Hold | [10][11] | ||||
| Dem. primary | Democratic | Michael Addison | Democratic | 5,666 | 91.89% | 1st | N/A | Won | N/A | [12] | ||||||
References
[edit]- ^ "Tameika Isaac Devine". The Second Wave of the Women's Movement. Retrieved 2024-12-14.
- ^ a b c d "Member Biography: Senator Tameika Isaac Devine". South Carolina General Assembly. Retrieved 2024-04-22.
- ^ "About Tameika – Devine for Senate – Experience. Passion. Action". Retrieved 2024-02-22.
- ^ a b Davis, Kimberlei; Mattei, Joey (2024-01-02). "Voters elect new Senator in District 19 race". WACH.com. Retrieved 2024-02-22.
- ^ "South Carolina no longer has the least number of women in its Senate after latest swearing-in". AP News. 2024-01-09. Retrieved 2024-02-22.
- ^ a b Bustos, Joseph (January 3, 2024). "Politics & Government New SC senator elected in Richland County. Here's who won Tuesday's election". The State. Retrieved April 22, 2024.
- ^ Bustos, Joseph (August 15, 2023). "South Carolina State Sen. John Scott of Richland County dies. He was 69". The State. Retrieved April 22, 2024.
- ^ Bustos, Joseph (October 24, 2023). "Democrats pick nominee to complete John Scott's unfinished SC Senate term. Here's who". The State newspaper. Retrieved December 14, 2024.
- ^ Davis, Kimberlei; Mattei, Joey (2024-01-02). "Voters elect new senator in District 19 race". WACH. Retrieved 2024-04-22.
- ^ "State Senate District 19 Special Election". South Carolina Election Commission. August 23, 2023. Retrieved April 22, 2024.
- ^ "Here's who won the South Carolina Senate 19 special election in Richland County". wltx.com. 2024-01-02. Retrieved 2024-04-22.
- ^ "South Carolina 2024 Statewide Primaries (June 11, 2024): State Senate, District 19 - DEM". South Carolina Election Commission. 2024-06-14. Retrieved 2024-07-03.
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