Roger K. Kirby
Roger K. Kirby (born April 20, 1960) is an American politician. He is a member of the South Carolina House of Representatives from the 61st District, serving since 2015.[1] He is a member of the Democratic party.[2]
Roger K. Kirby | |
|---|---|
| Member of the South Carolina House of Representatives from the 61st district | |
| Assumed office 2015 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | April 20, 1960 Florence County, South Carolina, United States |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Alma mater | Furman University '82 |
Political career
Kirby is a former member of the South Carolina State House's Rules Committee, and currently serves as a member on the Subcommittee on Wildlife, the Subcommittee on Health and Healthcare Industries, and the Regulations and Administrative Procedures Committee. He is the Secretary of the Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs Committee.[3]
Electoral history
2014 SC House of Representatives
Kirby was the only Democrat to run in 2014, so there was no Democratic primary.
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Roger K. Kirby | 5,570 | 62.9 | |
| Republican | Raleigh Ward, Jr. | 3,279 | 37.1 | |
| Total votes | 8,849 | 100.0 | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
2016 SC House of Representatives
Kirby was the only Democrat to run in 2016, so there was no Democratic primary.
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Roger K. Kirby (incumbent) | 10,086 | 100.0 | |
| Total votes | 10,086 | 100.0 | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
2018 SC House of Representatives
Kirby was the only Democrat to run in 2018, so there was no Democratic primary.
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Roger K. Kirby (incumbent) | 7,246 | 98.5 | |
| Write-in | 107 | 1.5 | ||
| Total votes | 7,353 | 100.0 | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
Personal life
Kirby was born in Florence County and currently resides in Lake City. He attended Furman University, graduating in 1982. He is married to Pam Horton Kirby, with whom he has three children: Amy Lee, Mary Katherine, and Elizabeth Ann.[1] He is a realtor and appraisor, and he served as President of the Pee Dee Realtor Association in 2010.[1]
References
- "South Carolina Legislature Online - Member Biography". www.scstatehouse.gov. Retrieved April 2, 2020.
- "Roger K. Kirby - South Carolina Representative - Open States". openstates.org. Retrieved April 2, 2020.
- "Roger Kirby's Biography". Vote Smart. Retrieved April 2, 2020.