Paul Wickensimer
American politician from South Carolina
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Paul Wickensimer is a member of the South Carolina House of Representatives, representing District 22. He is a member of the Republican Party.
Paul Wickensimer | |
|---|---|
| Member of the South Carolina House of Representatives from the 22nd district | |
| Assumed office November 2024 | |
| Preceded by | Jason Elliott |
| Personal details | |
| Party | Republican |
Early life and career
Wickensimer served as Greenville County Clerk of Court for 23 years, retiring in 2023.[1]
Political career
2024 State House race
In January 2024, Republican incumbent Jason Elliott announced his run for South Carolina Senate, to replace retiring incumbent Dwight Loftis.[2] Wickensimer filed for State House District 22, defeating Greenville County Council member Stan Tzouvelekas in the Republican primary.[3]
Wickensimer defeated Democratic nominee Brann Fowler[4] in the general election.[5]
Wickensimer serves on the House Judiciary and Legislative Oversight committees.[6]
Previous elected office
Prior to his service as clerk of court, Wickensimer was a Greenville County Council member for 15 years and former chair of the council.[7]
Awards and honors
Order of the Palmetto, 2021[8]