Tom Davis

Thomas C. Davis (born May 31, 1960) is a Republican member of the South Carolina Senate since January 14, 2009. His district (the 46th) includes part of Beaufort County.

Education and law career Davis graduated magna cum laude in 1982 from Furman University, where he was inducted into Phi Beta Kappa. He was a member of the Order of the Coif with highest honors at the University of Maryland School of Law, whence he graduated in 1985.

Political activity Davis has been involved in local and state government for many years. the county planning board, the Historic Beaufort Foundation, and the local water & sewer authority.

State of South Carolina

Executive Davis served as Chief of Staff to Governor Mark Sanford and as co-campaign-manager in both of Sanford's elections to the office of governor. then went on to defeat Democrat Kent Fletcher in the general election November 4, 2008, winning 65% of the vote. Davis is currently assigned to the Agriculture and Natural Resources, Banking and Insurance, Education, Judiciary, and Rules Committees of the Senate.

In 2024, Davis was among the state legislators appointed to serve on the Robert Smalls Monument Commission.

National politics In January 2012, Davis endorsed U.S. Rep. Ron Paul for the Republican nomination for U.S. president.

Davis was elected as a South Carolina Republican delegate to the 2012 Republican National Convention.

Davis endorsed Nikki Haley in February 2023 ahead of the 2024 Republican primary.

Personal life Davis has three daughters with his wife Reid, whom he married in 1985.