Tameika Isaac Devine
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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 |
| 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.
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
Columbia City Council
Isaac Devine served as an At-Large City Councilwoman in Columbia from 2002 to 2021.[2][4] She was the first African-American woman to serve on Columbia City Council.[5]
Columbia Mayor's race
Isaac Devine ran for mayor in 2021, but lost to former Columbia City Councilman Daniel Rickenmann.[6]
South Carolina State Senate
Isaac Devine was elected to represent the 19th Senate District in 2024 after Democratic incumbent John L. Scott Jr. died due to complications from a blood clot.[5][7][6][8] She defeated Representative Kambrell Garvin in a Democratic primary runoff.[9]
Isaac Devine currently serves as Vice Chair of the Richland County Legislative Delegation.[10] She also serves on the South Carolina Senate Corrections and Penology, Family and Veterans Services, Judiciary, and Transportation committees.[11]
In 2024, Isaac Devine was one of two women in the South Carolina State Senate.[12]
Personal life
Isaac Devine lives in Columbia, South Carolina with her husband, Jamie. They have three children. She is a Baptist.[2]
