Mike Fanning (politician)
American politician
Michael William Fanning (born April 4, 1967) is an American politician. He was a member of the South Carolina Senate from the 17th District (Chester , Fairfield & York Counties), serving from 2016 to 2024.[ 1] Democratic party .[ 2]
Political career
S.C. Senate
Elections
2016 South Carolina Senate election : In 2016, Fanning succeeded in defeating Democratic 16-year incumbent Creighton Coleman after forcing him into a runoff in an initial three-way primary.[ 3] [ 4] [ 5] 2020 South Carolina Senate election : In 2020, Fanning defeated Democratic primary challenger MaryGail Douglas , a former member of the South Carolina House of Representatives .[ 6] [ 7] [ 8] 2024 South Carolina Senate election : In March 2024, several Republicans filed challenges to the Senate seat held by Fanning, including attorney Everett Stubbs , businessmen Tripp McCoy[ 9] [ 10] [ 11]
Personal life
Fanning was born in Columbia, South Carolina on April 4, 1967 to Joseph and Janet Fanning. He received a B.A. from Wofford College in 1991, an M.S (1996), Ed.S. (1997), and a Ph.D. (2008) from the University of South Carolina . He also received a teaching certificate from Benedict College in 1992. He taught at Estill High School from 1992 to 1994, and at Columbia High School from 1994 to 1998.[ 1]
Fanning is the Executive Directory of the Olde English Consortion, an education-focused non-profit.[ 12] [ 13] [ 14]
References
^ a b "South Carolina Legislature Online - Member Biography" . www.scstatehouse.gov . Retrieved June 4, 2020 .^ "The Voter's Self Defense System" . Vote Smart . Retrieved June 4, 2020 .^ Becknell, Jennifer (June 28, 2016). "Fanning unseats Coleman in Senate 17 Democratic runoff" . The Herald . Retrieved April 21, 2024 . ^ Crowder, Mike (June 28, 2016). "Fanning unseats incumbent Coleman in SC Senate Democratic runoff" . WRHI . Retrieved 2024-04-22 . ^ Becknell, Jennifer (November 9, 2016). "Fanning defeats Palmer in state Senate 17 race" . The Herald . Retrieved April 21, 2024 . ^ "South Carolina State Senate - District 17 Democratic Primary Results | USA TODAY" . www.usatoday.com . Retrieved 2024-04-22 .^ Derickson, Cailyn (2020-06-08). "Primary guide: What to know for the S.C. races in York, Chester and Lancaster counties" . WBTV3 . Retrieved 2024-04-22 . ^ Dys, Andrew (November 4, 2020). "SC House incumbents in York, Chester, Lancaster had challengers. Who's keeping seats?" . The Herald . Retrieved April 21, 2024 . ^ "McCoy running for SC Senate Dist. 17" . The Voice of Blythewood and Fairfield County . October 5, 2023. Retrieved March 17, 2024 .^ "Tibi Czentye announces Senate run for Dist. 17" . The Voice of Blythewood and Fairfield County . September 14, 2023. Retrieved March 17, 2024 .^ Ball, Barbara (2024-11-07). "Stubbs wins Dist. 17 seat" . The Voice of Blythewood & Fairfield County . Retrieved 2024-11-11 . ^ Harris, Amanda (March 9, 2017). "York County students go head-to-head in Olde English Consortium's academic event" . The Herald . Retrieved April 21, 2024 . ^ "Olde English Consortium | Rock Hill, SC | Cause IQ" . www.causeiq.com . Retrieved 2024-04-22 .^ Suozzo, Andrea; Glassford, Alec; Ngu, Ash; Roberts, Brandon (2013-05-09). "Olde English Consortium - Nonprofit Explorer" . ProPublica . Retrieved 2024-04-22 .
