Tameika Isaac Devine

American politician from South Carolina
Tameika Isaac Devine
Member of the South Carolina Senate
from the 19th district
Incumbent
Assumed office
January 8, 2024
Preceded byJohn L. Scott Jr.
Personal details
BornDecember 5
Charlotte, North Carolina
Political partyDemocratic
Spouse
Jamie L. Devine
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(m. 2003)​
Children3
Alma materHampton University (B.S., 1994)
University of South Carolina (J.D., 1997)
ProfessionAttorney, politician

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.

Isaac Devine was an Assistant Attorney General for South Carolina.[1] She was the first African-American woman to serve on Columbia City Council.[2]

Early life and education

Isaac Devine was born on December 5[year missing] in Charlotte, North Carolina to Henry, Jr. and Veronica M. Isaac.[3] 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.[3]

Columbia City Council

Isaac Devine served as an At-Large City Councilwoman in Columbia from 2002 to 2021.[3][4] She ran for mayor in 2021, but lost to Daniel Rickenmann.[5]

S.C. Senate

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.[2][6][5][7]

Personal life

Isaac Devine lives in Columbia, South Carolina with her husband, Jamie. They have three children. She is a Baptist.[3]

Electoral history

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 [8][9]
Dem. primary Democratic Michael Addison Democratic 5,666 91.89% 1st N/A Won N/A [10]

References

  1. ^ "About Tameika – Devine for Senate – Experience. Passion. Action". Retrieved 2024-02-22.
  2. ^ a b Davis, Kimberlei; Mattei, Joey (2024-01-02). "Voters elect new Senator in District 19 race". WACH.com. Retrieved 2024-02-22.
  3. ^ a b c d "Member Biography: Senator Tameika Isaac Devine". South Carolina General Assembly. Retrieved 2024-04-22.
  4. ^ Davis, Kimberlei; Mattei, Joey (2024-01-02). "Voters elect new senator in District 19 race". WACH. Retrieved 2024-04-22.
  5. ^ 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.
  6. ^ "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.
  7. ^ Bustos, Joseph (August 15, 2023). "South Carolina State Sen. John Scott of Richland County dies. He was 69". The State. Retrieved April 22, 2024.
  8. ^ "State Senate District 19 Special Election". South Carolina Election Commission. August 23, 2023. Retrieved April 22, 2024.
  9. ^ "Here's who won the South Carolina Senate 19 special election in Richland County". wltx.com. 2024-01-02. Retrieved 2024-04-22.
  10. ^ "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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