State Rep. Phil Shoopman to Seek SC Senate Seat
State Rep. Phil Shoopman to Seek SC Senate Seat
Republican State Rep. will run to replace retiring Vaughn
Greer – Today, Rep. Phillip Shoopman-R, Greer, announced his intention to seek the Republican nomination for the SC Senate seat currently held by Sen. Lewis Vaughn after Vaughn earlier announced he would not seek re-election later this year. The District 5 seat covers the Greer and Blue Ridge areas of Greenville County.
“Lewis Vaughn is a dear friend of mine,” said Shoopman. “He has served our community with distinction and honor. It will be a major undertaking to fill the shoes he will leave behind.”
Shoopman, who lives north of Greer, was elected to the SC House of Representatives in 2006. He currently serves on the Agricultural, Natural Resources & Environmental Affairs Committee, and was the only freshman appointed to the House Rules Committee.
“I look forward to serving our area with the energy and drive for making our schools better, our economy stronger, and our government more efficient.” Shoopman said.
Recently, Shoopman was the primary sponsor for legislation that expanded the Greenville Hospital System’s Board of Trustees from six members to twelve members. Last week, Gov. Mark Sanford signed Shoopman’s legislation into law.
Shoopman said a formal announcement will take place in March when official candidate filings take place.
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Quick Facts about Rep. Phillip Shoopman
Office Sought: SC Senate, District 5
Party Affiliation: Republican
Occupation: Professional Engineer
Age: 39
Family: He and his wife, Dawn, have two children, and reside in Greer. The family is a member of Greer First Baptist Church.
Community Involvement: Former Chairman of Greer Community Ministries, Former Member of the State Board of Education, Former Vice Chairman of Public Policy for the Greater Greer Chamber of Commerce, Active member of the Greer Lions Club, Former Chairman of the Greenville County Planning Commission, Former Chairman of the Regional Air Quality Steering Committee, and President of the Greer Chamber of Commerce Leadership Greer Class XXIV
