Shannon Erickson
2006 - Present
2026
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Shannon Erickson (Republican Party) is a member of the South Carolina House of Representatives, representing District 124. She assumed office in 2006. Her current term ends on November 9, 2026.
Erickson (Republican Party) ran for re-election to the South Carolina House of Representatives to represent District 124. She won in the general election on November 5, 2024.
Biography
Erickson earned her B.A. from the University of South Carolina Beaufort in 1997 and attended classes at Francis Marion University. Her professional experience includes working as a state representative and President & CEO of Lowcountry Building Blocks, Inc. She has been affiliated with Beaufort AMI Kids, Mossy Oaks Drainage Task Force, CAPA, Beaufort Regional Chamber of Commerce, the Lady's Island Business & Professional Association, Reconstruction Beaufort: The Second Founding of America - Advisory Board, Junior Service League, Hopeful Horizons and St. Peter's Catholic Church.[1]
Committee assignments
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2023-2024
Erickson was assigned to the following committees:
- Education and Public Works Committee, Chairman
2021-2022
Erickson was assigned to the following committees:
2019-2020
Erickson was assigned to the following committees:
2017 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2017 legislative session, this legislator served on the following committees:
South Carolina committee assignments, 2017 |
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• Regulations and Administrative Procedures |
• Ways and Means |
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Erickson served on the following committees:
South Carolina committee assignments, 2015 |
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• Ways and Means |
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Erickson served on the following committees:
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• Labor, Commerce and Industry |
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Erickson served on the following committees:
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• Labor, Commerce and Industry, Vice Chair |
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Erickson served on the following committees:
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• Labor, Commerce and Industry |
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2024
See also: South Carolina House of Representatives elections, 2024
General election
General election for South Carolina House of Representatives District 124
Incumbent Shannon Erickson defeated Melinda Henrickson in the general election for South Carolina House of Representatives District 124 on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
✔ | ![]() | Shannon Erickson (R) | 63.2 | 13,086 |
![]() | Melinda Henrickson (D) ![]() | 36.7 | 7,589 | |
Other/Write-in votes | 0.1 | 26 |
Total votes: 20,701 | ||||
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Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. Melinda Henrickson advanced from the Democratic primary for South Carolina House of Representatives District 124.
Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled. Incumbent Shannon Erickson advanced from the Republican primary for South Carolina House of Representatives District 124.
Campaign finance
Endorsements
Erickson received the following endorsements.
- Frmr. President Donald Trump (R)
2022
See also: South Carolina House of Representatives elections, 2022
General election
General election for South Carolina House of Representatives District 124
Incumbent Shannon Erickson defeated Barb Nash in the general election for South Carolina House of Representatives District 124 on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
✔ | ![]() | Shannon Erickson (R) | 62.8 | 9,180 |
![]() | Barb Nash (D) ![]() | 37.1 | 5,432 | |
Other/Write-in votes | 0.1 | 13 |
Total votes: 14,625 | ||||
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Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. Barb Nash advanced from the Democratic primary for South Carolina House of Representatives District 124.
Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled. Incumbent Shannon Erickson advanced from the Republican primary for South Carolina House of Representatives District 124.
2020
See also: South Carolina House of Representatives elections, 2020
General election
General election for South Carolina House of Representatives District 124
Incumbent Shannon Erickson defeated Barb Nash in the general election for South Carolina House of Representatives District 124 on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
✔ | ![]() | Shannon Erickson (R) ![]() | 63.2 | 11,949 |
![]() | Barb Nash (D) ![]() | 36.6 | 6,924 | |
Other/Write-in votes | 0.1 | 28 |
Total votes: 18,901 | ||||
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Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. Barb Nash advanced from the Democratic primary for South Carolina House of Representatives District 124.
Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled. Incumbent Shannon Erickson advanced from the Republican primary for South Carolina House of Representatives District 124.
Endorsements
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2018
General election
General election for South Carolina House of Representatives District 124
Incumbent Shannon Erickson won election in the general election for South Carolina House of Representatives District 124 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
✔ | ![]() | Shannon Erickson (R) | 97.4 | 10,401 |
Other/Write-in votes | 2.6 | 274 |
Total votes: 10,675 | ||||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for South Carolina House of Representatives District 124
Incumbent Shannon Erickson advanced from the Republican primary for South Carolina House of Representatives District 124 on June 12, 2018.
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✔ | ![]() | Shannon Erickson |
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2016
Elections for the South Carolina House of Representatives took place in 2016. The primary election took place on June 14, 2016, and the general election was held on November 8, 2016. The primary runoff election was held on June 28, 2016. The candidate filing deadline was March 30, 2016.
Incumbent Shannon Erickson defeated Bobby Green in the South Carolina House of Representatives District 124 general election.[2][3]
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Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
Republican | ![]() |
66.37% | 10,656 | |
Democratic | Bobby Green | 33.63% | 5,399 | |
Total Votes | 16,055 | |||
Source: South Carolina State Election Commission |
Bobby Green ran unopposed in the South Carolina House of Representatives District 124 Democratic primary.[4][5]
South Carolina House of Representatives, District 124 Democratic Primary, 2016 | ||
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Incumbent Shannon Erickson ran unopposed in the South Carolina House of Representatives District 124 Republican primary.[6][7]
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2014
Elections for all 124 seats in the South Carolina House of Representatives took place in 2014. A primary election took place on June 10, 2014. The general election was held on November 4, 2014. The signature filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in this election was March 30, 2014. Incumbent Shannon Erickson ran unopposed in the Republican primary and was unchallenged in the general election.[8][9][10]
2012
Erickson ran unopposed in the Republican primary on June 12 and in the general election on November 6, 2012.[11][12]
2010
Erickson ran unopposed in the June 8 Republican primary for District 124 of the South Carolina House of Representatives. Erickson won, after running unopposed, in the general election on November 2, 2010.[13]
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Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
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8,974 | 99.18% | ||
Write-In | 74 | 0.82% |
2008
On November 4, 2008, Shannon Erickson won re-election to the District 124 seat in the South Carolina House of Representatives, defeating James Brown (D).
Erickson raised $113,287 for his campaign, while Brown raised $22,463.[14]
South Carolina House of Representatives, District 124 (2008) | ||||
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9,824 | |||
James Brown (D) | 7,089 |
Campaign themes
2024
Ballotpedia survey responses
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2022
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2020
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|- Shannon Erickson speaks out for Beaufort while serving on Ways & Means, the highest committee in the SC House. Her role on budget writing as one of only 8 subcommittee members means that Beaufort and the lowcountry has a strong voice at the table - getting results - for equitable funding for K-12 Education (14x more state $ now than when Erickson took office), higher education (USCB will reach funding parity next year), health care (telemedicine and BJH Comp Health growth each year) and more. Hunting Island State Park beach renourishment & repair funding and Harbor Island & Hilton Head bridge funding and replacements are other examples of the work accomplished by Shannon and other senior members of our Beaufort Delegation.
- Shannon Erickson has lived, worked, played and worshipped here in Beaufort for 35 years. She knows our various neighborhoods, local issues, schools, businesses and non-profits. She supports them all personally and professionally. When storms hit our area, she communicates every update available from the SC Emergency Management Office. When COVID-19 shut down restaurant dining, she set up a social media page for take-out, drive through and curbside pick up to support the businesses and citizens. She cares deeply and works tirelessly for ALL citizens.
- Shannon Erickson listens and takes action. She hears and acts on legislative and regulatory change ideas from citizens who bring her real-life experiences. She contacts state agencies on behalf of constituents who need services or who do not know who to turn to. Shannon connects the dots for all citizens with all levels of government - helping with contacts from local municipal offices and elected officials to statewide and federal offices and elected officials. She is your advocate - every day - all day.
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Strong communication skills
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2024
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In 2024, the South Carolina State Legislature was in session from January 9 to May 9.
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2023
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In 2023, the South Carolina State Legislature was in session from January 10 to May 11.
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2022
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In 2022, the South Carolina State Legislature was in session from January 11 to May 12.
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2021
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In 2021, the South Carolina State Legislature was in session from January 12 to May 13.
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2020
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In 2020, the South Carolina State Legislature was in session from January 14 to June 25. The state Senate reconvened September to September 3. Both chambers reconvened September 15 to September 24.
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2019
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In 2019, the South Carolina State Legislature was in session from January 8 through May 21.
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2018
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In 2018, the South Carolina State Legislature was in session from January 9 through May 10.
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2017
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In 2017, the South Carolina State Legislature was in session from January 10 through May 11.
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2016
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In 2016, the South Carolina State Legislature was in session from January 12 through June 2.
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2015
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In 2015, the South Carolina State Legislature was in session from January 13 through June 4.
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2014
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In 2014, the South Carolina State Legislature was in session from January 14 through June 6.
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2013
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In 2013, the South Carolina State Legislature was in session from January 8 to June 20.
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2012
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In 2012, the South Carolina State Legislature was in session from January 11 through June 7.
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2011
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In 2011, the South Carolina State Legislature was in session from January 11 through June 2. On June 2, 2011, Governor Nikki Haley (R) attempted to call the legislature into an "emergency" special session to begin on June 7 to create the new South Carolina Department of Administration. A lawsuit was filed by Senate President Pro Tem Glenn McConnell (R), in which he contended that Haley's call for a special session was unconstitutional, and that it violated the state Constitution's requirement of separation of powers among the governor, legislature and courts.[15] On June 6, the South Carolina Supreme Court ruled 3-2 against Governor Haley, stating that her order violated the Legislature's ability to set its calendar and agenda. The legislature met in a special redistricting session from June 14 - July 1.[16] The legislature re-convened July 26.[17]
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The Palmetto Liberty PAC Scorecard
The Palmetto Liberty Political Action Committee, a conservative, pro-limited government think tank in South Carolina, releases its scorecard for South Carolina representatives and senators once a year. The scorecard gives each legislator a score based on how he or she voted in the two-year legislative term prior to the election on specific issues that the Palametto Liberty PAC thinks are anti-limited government. "Most of the votes shown on the score card are votes that we lost. Now we can identify the Legislators that caused us to lose these votes. These Legislators are the ones who need to be replaced if we are to achieve the vision of having the most free state in the nation."[18]
2012
Shannon Erickson received a score of 20% in the 2012 scorecard, ranking 56th out of all 124 South Carolina House of Representatives members.[19] Her score was followed by representatives Bobby Harrell, Jr. (20%), Jackie Hayes (20%), and George Hearn (20%).[20]
Personal
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Erickson and her husband, Kendall, have two children.
See also
2024 Elections
External links
Candidate South Carolina House of Representatives District 124 |
Officeholder South Carolina House of Representatives District 124 |
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Footnotes
- ↑ Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on October 18, 2020
- ↑ South Carolina State Election Commission, "Candidate listing for the 11/8/2016 statewide general election," accessed August 26, 2016
- ↑ South Carolina State Election Commission, "2016 Statewide General Election," accessed November 28, 2016
- ↑ South Carolina Election Commission, "Candidate Tracking," accessed March 31, 2016
- ↑ South Carolina State Election Commission, "Unofficial primary election results," accessed June 14, 2016
- ↑ South Carolina Election Commission, "Candidate Tracking," accessed March 31, 2016
- ↑ South Carolina State Election Commission, "Unofficial primary election results," accessed June 14, 2016
- ↑ South Carolina State Election Commission, "Election Results," accessed June 10, 2014
- ↑ South Carolina State Election Commission, "Official general election results," accessed November 13, 2014
- ↑ South Carolina State Election Commission, "2014 Election Information," accessed March 31, 2014
- ↑ AP.org, "South Carolina State Senate and State House Election Results," accessed November 7, 2012
- ↑ South Carolina State Election Commission, "2012 Candidates," accessed April 25, 2012
- ↑ www.enr-scvotes.org, "2010 General Election Results," accessed May 1, 2014
- ↑ Follow the Money, "2008 campaign contributions," accessed May 15, 2014
- ↑ The State, "High court rules against Haley," June 6, 2011
- ↑ The Sun News, "S.C. House to have special session in June," May 6, 2011
- ↑ The Island Packet, "S.C. Senate OKs new congressional districted anchored in Beaufort County," June 29, 2011
- ↑ The Palmetto Liberty Political Action Committee, "Voting Records," accessed April 11, 2014
- ↑ Palmetto Liberty Political Action Committee, "South Carolina Senate Score Card 2012," accessed April 11, 2014
- ↑ Palmetto Liberty Political Action Committee, "South Carolina Senate Score Card 2012," accessed May 15, 2014
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South Carolina House of Representatives District 124 2006-Present |
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