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South Carolina GOP Faces Historic Absence of Women in State Senate

Sen. Katrina Shealy's defeat marks the exit of the last Republican woman, raising concerns about female representation.

Republican state Sen. Katrina Shealy receives applause from supporters after the Senate passed a ban on abortion after six weeks of pregnancy after a bi-partisan group of five women, including Shealy, led a filibuster that failed to block the legislation, in May 2023.
From left, Sandy Senn, Katrina Shealy, and Penry Gustafson at the South Carolina State House in Columbia, on April 19, 2023.
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Overview

  • Sen. Katrina Shealy lost her primary runoff to Carlisle Kennedy by a significant margin.
  • Shealy's defeat follows the losses of Senators Sandy Senn and Penry Gustafson earlier this month.
  • The three ousted senators were known for opposing restrictive abortion laws.
  • With Shealy's exit, the South Carolina Senate now has only two female members, both Democrats.
  • Upcoming elections will determine if any female candidates can secure seats in the predominantly male chamber.