Shannon S. Erickson (born April 21, 1963) is an

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politician. She is a member of the South Carolina House of Representatives from the 124th District, serving since 2007. She is a member of the Republican party. Erickson is Chair of the House Education and Public Works Committee."House Standing Committees". ''South Carolina Legislature''. December 7, 2022. Retrieved December 18, 2022.

Early life and education

Shannon was born and raised in

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. Her father was a member of the

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, stationed in

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. While in high school, Shannon was an active member of Episcopal Youth Group.

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Biography
votesmart.org. Accessed March 25, 2024. Living people 1963 births Republican Party members of the South Carolina House of Representatives People from Florence, South Carolina 21st-century American legislators Women state legislators in South Carolina 21st-century American women politicians University of South Carolina Aiken alumni {{SouthCarolina-politician-stub