Thomas Beach (politician)
Thomas Beach | |
|---|---|
| Member of the South Carolina House of Representatives from the 10th district | |
| Assumed office November 14, 2022 | |
| Preceded by | West Cox |
| Personal details | |
| Born | December 3, 1974 Delta, Colorado, U.S. |
| Party | Republican |
| Education | University of Alabama (BA) |
| Military service | |
| Branch/service | United States Army |
| Years of service | 1994–1998 |
Thomas Beach (born December 3, 1974) is an American real estate agent and politician who is currently serving as a member of the South Carolina House of Representatives from the 10th district. He is a member of the Republican Party.
Early life and career
Born in Colorado, Beach joined the United States Army in 1994 and served until 1998. He served with the 75th Ranger Regiment, the 2nd Infantry Division, and the 25th Infantry Division.[1] Beach is a Real estate agent in Upstate South Carolina.[2]
Political career
Beach won the June 2022 Republican primary and ran unopposed in the general election.[3][4] He succeeded West Cox on December 6, 2022.
Beach serves on the House Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs Committee.[5] He is a member of the South Carolina Freedom Caucus.[6][7]
References
- ^ Beach, Thomas. "Thomas Beach – About". Retrieved December 22, 2022.
- ^ "Representative Thomas Beach". scstatehouse.gov. Retrieved December 22, 2022.
- ^ "2022 Statewide General Election Election Night Reporting". scvotes.org. South Carolina Election Commission. Retrieved December 21, 2022.
- ^ "Thomas Beach announces bid for SC State House District 10". The Journal. Retrieved December 22, 2022.
- ^ "House Standing Committees". South Carolina Legislature. December 7, 2022. Retrieved December 26, 2022.
- ^ "South Carolina House Conservatives Form Own Freedom Caucus". Charlotte Observer. Retrieved December 26, 2022.
- ^ "Representative Thomas Beach". Statehouse.gov. 2022. Retrieved December 26, 2022.