Chris Huff

Chris Huff
Member of the South Carolina House of Representatives
from the 28th district
Incumbent
Assumed office
November 11, 2024
Preceded byAshley Trantham
Personal details
PartyRepublican

William C. "Chris" Huff is an American politician. He is a member of the South Carolina House of Representatives from the 28th District, serving since 2024. He is a member of the Republican Party.

2024 South Carolina House elections

When incumbent Ashley Trantham announced her decision not to run for re-election in 2024, five candidates filed for the Republican primary contest: Huff, Allen Kellett, Troy Prosser, Daniel Rumfelt and Kerri J. Smith. After a recount, a runoff was set between Huff and Smith. Huff emerged the Republican nominee, and was Trantham's preferred successor. He was supported by the South Carolina Freedom Caucus.

Huff defeated the Democratic nominee, Fritz Weibel, in the general election.

Huff serves on the House Education and Public Works Committee.

Personal life

Huff is a retired pastor.

References

  1. ↑ Kenmore, Abraham (May 30, 2024). "Upstate contest a microcosm of the civil war between Freedom Caucus and majority GOP". The South Carolina Daily Gazette. Retrieved June 26, 2024.
  2. ↑ "Election Night Reporting". www.enr-scvotes.org. Retrieved 2024-12-09.
  3. ↑ Swann, Samantha. "Huff leads the competitive SC House District 28 race; run-off likely". Spartanburg Herald Journal. Retrieved 2024-12-09.
  4. ↑ Putnam, Jeannie (2024-06-26). "June 25 primary election runoff results: Greenville County, U.S. House District 3". GREENVILLE JOURNAL. Retrieved 2024-12-09.
  5. ↑ "Election Night Reporting". www.enr-scvotes.org. Retrieved 2024-12-09.
  6. 1 2 3 Kenmore, Abraham (2024-05-30). "Upstate contest a microcosm of the civil war between Freedom Caucus and majority GOP • SC Daily Gazette". SC Daily Gazette. Retrieved 2026-07-23.
  7. ↑ Putnam, Jeannie (2024-10-18). "Meet the candidates: South Carolina General Assembly Senate and House races". GREENVILLE JOURNAL. Retrieved 2024-12-09.
  8. ↑ "Election Night Reporting". www.enr-scvotes.org. Retrieved 2024-12-09.
  9. ↑ "South Carolina Legislature Online - Committee". www.scstatehouse.gov. Retrieved 2024-12-09.