Ronnie Cromer Explained

Ronnie Cromer should not be confused with Ronnie Cramer.

Ronnie Cromer
State Senate:	South Carolina
State:	South Carolina
District:	18th
Preceded:	André Bauer
Birth Date:	1 December 1947
Birth Place:	Newberry, South Carolina
Profession:	Pharmacist, politician
Party:	Republican
Termstart:	2003
Children:	2
Alma Mater:	University of South Carolina (B.A.)

Ronnie W. Cromer (born December 1, 1947) is an American politician. He has represented South Carolina Senate District 18 (Lexington, Newberry, and Union counties) since 2003. He is a member of the Republican Party.^[1]

Political career

Prosperity Town Council

Cromer served on the Prosperity Town Council for seven years (1973-1980).

S.C. Senate

Elections

Cromer is a Republican member of the South Carolina Senate, representing the 18th District since 2003, when he won a special election against Jim Lander to fill the remainder of the term of André Bauer.^[2]

• 2008 South Carolina Senate election
• 2012 South Carolina Senate election
• 2016 South Carolina Senate election: In 2016, Cromer ran uncontested.
• 2020 South Carolina Senate election: In 2020, Cromer defeated Republican primary challenger Charles Bumgardner.^{[3] [4]} He defeated Democrat Christopher Thibault in the general election.^{[5] [6]}
• 2024 South Carolina Senate election: In 2024, Cromer will run uncontested.

Tenure

Cromer chairs the Senate Banking and Insurance Committee, and serves on the Senate Finance, and Fish Game and Forestry Committees.^[7]

Endorsements

In June 2023, Cromer endorsed Tim Scott in the 2024 United States presidential election.^[8]

External links

• South Carolina Legislature - Senator Ronnie W. Cromer official SC Senate website
• Senator Ronnie Cromer Website Official Campaign Website—News and Information
• Project Vote Smart - Senator Ronnie W. Cromer (SC) profile
• Follow the Money - Ronnie W. Cromer
  • 2006 2004 campaign contributions

Notes and References

1. Web site: South Carolina Legislature Online - Member Biography . 2024-04-22 . www.scstatehouse.gov.
2. Web site: 16 Apr 2003, Page 1 - The Index-Journal at . Newspapers.com . 2003-04-16 . 2022-06-05.
3. Web site: Wigger . Andrew . 2020-06-06 . State Senate, District 18 Candidate Q&A . 2024-04-22 . Newberry Observer . en-US.
4. Web site: 2020-06-09 . Tuesday’s Primary Election Results . 2024-04-22 . WKDK AM 1240 / 101.7 FM . en-US.
5. Web site: Observer . Newberry . 2020-10-18 . S.C. Senate District 18 Q&A Newberry Observer . 2024-04-22 . en-US.
6. Web site: South Carolina State Senate - District 18 Election Results The Florida Times-Union . 2024-04-22 . www.jacksonville.com . en.
7. "Senate Standing Committees". South Carolina Legislature. 2024. Retrieved January 20, 2024.
8. Sen. Tim Scott in Spartanburg to announce campaign endorsements". FOX Carolina. June 12, 2023. Retrieved August 22, 2023.