Nikki G. Setzler (born August 7, 1945) is an American politician who is a Democratic member of the

South Carolina Senate The South Carolina Senate is the upper house of the South Carolina General Assembly, the lower house being the South Carolina House of Representatives. It consists of 46 senators elected from single member districts for four-year terms at the sa ...

, representing the 26th District since 1976. In November 2020, Setzler announced that he would step down as Minority Leader. After the resignation of North Dakota's Ray Holmberg on June 1, 2022, Setzler became the country's longest serving incumbent state senator. For much of his tenure, Setzler has been the only elected Democrat representing a portion of

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above the county level.

Political career

S.C. Senate

Elections

= 2016 election

= Nikki Setzler defeated Republican challenger Brad Lindsey in 2016, receiving about 58% of the vote.

= 2020 election

= In 2020, Setzler defeated Republican challenger Chris Smith, winning roughly 54% of the vote.

= 2024 election

= On January 10, 2024, Setzler announced his retirement from public office and will not stand for re-election in the 2024 South Carolina Senate election.

References

External links

Official Nikki Setzler for State Senate siteSouth Carolina Legislature - Senator Nikki G. Setzler
official SC Senate website
Project Vote Smart - Senator Nikki G. Setzler (SC)
profile *''Follow the Money'' - Nikki G. Setzler
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