Russell Ott
Russell Ott | |
|---|---|
| Member-elect South Carolina Senate District 26 | |
| Member of the South Carolina House of Representatives from the 93rd district | |
| In office October 29, 2013 – December 2024 | |
| Preceded by | Harry L. Ott, Jr. |
| Succeeded by | Jerry Govan Jr. |
| Personal details | |
| Born | St. Matthews, South Carolina |
| Parent | Harry L. Ott, Jr. |
| Alma mater | Clemson University University of South Carolina |
Russell L. Ott is an American lobbyist and politician from the state of South Carolina. A member of the Democratic Party, he is Member-elect of the South Carolina State Senate District 26.
Early life
[edit]Ott is a native of St. Matthews, South Carolina. He graduated from Clemson University with a Bachelor's degree in English. He received his Master of Public Administration from the University of South Carolina. He has served as a member and state convention delegate for the Calhoun County Democratic Party. Ott worked as a lobbyist for the South Carolina Farm Bureau Federation for eight years.[1]
Political career
[edit]South Carolina Senate
[edit]On February 13, 2024, Ott announced his candidacy for State Senate District 26 seat, held by incumbent Senator Nikki G. Setzler, who opted not to run for re-election.[2] State Senator Dick Harpootlian, whose seat was put in the same District as Setzler after re-districting, also announced for the seat.[3] [4]
The primary race between Ott and Harpootlian generated headlines. Ott was endorsed by St. Matthews Mayor Helen Carson-Peterson. Harpootlian was endorsed by Congressman Jim Clyburn and former State Representative Bakari Sellers. [5] [6] Ultimately, Ott beat Harpootlian in the primary election by 51%.[7]
Ott face Republican Jason Guerry and defeated him in the general election.[8] [9] [10] [11]
South Carolina House of Representatives
[edit]Harry L. Ott, Jr., Russell's father, represented the 93rd district in the South Carolina House of Representatives, but resigned on June 30, 2013, to take a job with the Farm Service Agency. Russell declared his candidacy in the October 29 special election to fill the remainder of his father's term.[12] He won the election, defeating Republican Charles Stoudemire.[13] In the 2022 general election, Russell won re-election against Republican challenger Jim Ulmer.[14]
Ott served on the House Legislative Oversight and the Labor, Commerce and Industry Committees.[15] He is a former [16] Assistant Minority Leader of the House.
Personal
[edit]Ott has two sons.[17]
References
[edit]- ^ "Russell Ott To Run For SC House". FITSNews. Retrieved October 30, 2013.
- ^ Parrilla-Guerrero, Mayra (February 13, 2024). "State Representative Russell Ott announces candidacy for State Senate District 26". WIS-TV. Retrieved February 15, 2024.
- ^ Brams, Sophie (January 11, 2024). "Democrat Dick Harpootlian to seek re-election to South Carolina Senate". WCBD-TV. Retrieved February 15, 2024.
- ^ Kokes, Kailee (February 13, 2024). "Ott, Harpootlian to square off for state Senate nom after Setzler's retirement". Lexington County Chronicle. Retrieved February 15, 2024.
- ^ Bustos, Joseph (May 29, 2024). "Who's a true Democrat? Harpootlian and Ott trade barbs in SC Senate primary". The State Newspaper. Retrieved May 30, 2024.
- ^ Neville, Nick (May 20, 2024). "Harpootlian, Ott face off in spirited, contentious SC Senate District 26 forum". WIS-TV. Retrieved May 30, 2024.
- ^ Thompson, Alexander (June 11, 2024). "Russell Ott ousts Murdaugh attorney Dick Harpootlian in SC Senate primary". The Post and Courier. Retrieved June 12, 2024.
- ^ Kenmore, Abraham (June 25, 2024). "SC Senate could have no GOP women after only chairwoman ousted in runoff". South Carolina Daily Gazette. States Newsroom. Retrieved August 16, 2024.
- ^ "Election Night Reporting". www.enr-scvotes.org. Retrieved November 8, 2024.
- ^ Popa, Naomi (November 5, 2024). "AP projects Democrat Russell Ott as winner for hotly contested SC Senate district seat". WISTV. Retrieved November 8, 2024.
- ^ hwade@postandcourier.com, Hannah Wade (November 5, 2024). "Russell Ott wins Senate District 26. Heather Bauer reelected to House District 75". Post and Courier. Retrieved November 8, 2024.
- ^ Beam, Adam (July 9, 2013). "COLUMBIA, SC: SC legislator's son wants to replace his father in House | Politics". The State. Archived from the original on October 31, 2013. Retrieved October 30, 2013.
- ^ The_State (March 27, 2009). "ST. MATTHEWS, SC: Democrat tops Republican in SC House dist. 93 special election | Politics". The State. Retrieved October 30, 2013.
- ^ Bowen, Jim (October 19, 2022). ""Vote 2022: 3 Races for SC House in Lexington County Are Competitive"". The Lexington Chronicle. Retrieved November 18, 2022.
- ^ House Standing Committees". South Carolina Legislature. December 7, 2022. Retrieved December 13, 2022.
- ^ "Our Leadership". South Carolina House Democratic Caucus. 2022. Retrieved December 13, 2022.
- ^ MARTHA ROSE BROWN, T&D Staff Writer (October 30, 2013). "Ott wins House 93 special election". The Times and Democrat.
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