Pat Henegan Explained

Pat Henegan
State House:	South Carolina
District:	54th
Term Start:	2014
Predecessor:	Elizabeth Munnerlyn
Birth Date:	22 June 1948
Birth Place:	Fairmont, North Carolina, United States
Party:	Democratic

Patricia Moore Henegan (born June 22, 1948) is an American politician. She is a member of the South Carolina House of Representatives from the 54th District, serving since 2014. She is a member of the Democratic party.^{[1] [2]}

Henegan chaired the South Carolina Legislative Black Caucus.^[3] She serves on the House Judiciary and House Rules Committees.^[4]

Henegan was among a number of African American women from around the United States who endorsed Hillary Rodham Clinton for President in 2016.^[5]

Henegan did not file for re-election in 2024. Attorney Jason Luck filed for the seat, receiving the endorsement of both Henegan and Douglas Jennings Jr., who previously served in the seat. Luck will face Betty Jo Quick in the Democratic Primary and Republican Sterling McDiarmind in the general election.^{[6] [7]}

Notes and References

1. Web site: South Carolina Legislature Online - Member Biography . www.scstatehouse.gov . April 10, 2020.
2. Web site: The Voter's Self Defense System . Vote Smart . April 10, 2020.
3. Web site: 2021 . Leadership . December 26, 2022 . South Carolina Legislative Black Caucus.
4. "House Standing Committees". South Carolina Legislature. December 7, 2022. Retrieved December 26, 2022.
5. "Growing List of African American Women Leaders Stand with Hillary Clinton". The American Presidency Project. February 3, 2016. Retrieved January 24, 2023.
6. News: Brown . Tonya . April 1, 2024 . Bennettsville lawyer files for state house seat . April 8, 2024 . WPDE-TV.
7. Web site: April 1, 2024 . Candidate Listings . April 8, 2024 . SC State Election Commission.