Heather Bauer
Heather Bauer | |
|---|---|
| Member of the South Carolina House of Representatives from the 75th district | |
| Assumed office November 14, 2022 | |
| Preceded by | Kirkman Finlay III |
| Personal details | |
| Party | Democratic |
| Alma mater | Indiana University of Pennsylvania University of South Carolina |
Heather Bauer is an American politician of the Democratic Party. She is the member of the South Carolina House of Representatives representing District 75.
Political career
[edit | edit source]Bauer had previously run for a Columbia City Council At-Large seat.[1]
2022 South Carolina House race
[edit | edit source]In the 2022 general election for South Carolina House of Representatives District 75, Bauer defeated Republican Kirkman Finlay III,[2] who had been a member of the South Carolina House since 2012. Bauer was outraised by Finlay,[3][4] but prevailed due to public concern about women's reproductive rights.[5][6]
Statements were issued by both the South Carolina Democratic Party and the South Carolina Republican Party.[7]
Bauer is a member of the House Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs Committee.[8]
2024 South Carolina House race
[edit | edit source]In June 2024, former South Carolina House District 75 incumbent Kirkman Finlay defeated Tracy Robins in the Republican primary, and challenged Bauer.[9][10] Finlay received the endorsement of House Speaker Murrell Smith Jr.[11] Bauer defeated Finlay in the general election.[12]
Bauer attended the 2024 Democratic National Convention as 2nd Congressional District delegate.[13]
Recognition
[edit | edit source]Bauer ranked number 14 on the Post and Courier Columbia's 2025 Power List.[14]
Personal life
[edit | edit source]Bauer and husband Michael Tyus were married on June 7, 2025.[15]
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