Catherine Ceips
Catherine C. Ceips | |
|---|---|
| Member of the South Carolina Senate from the 46th district | |
| In office 2007–2009 | |
| Preceded by | Scott Richardson |
| Succeeded by | Tom Davis |
| Member of the South Carolina House of Representatives from the 124th district | |
| In office 2003–2007 | |
| Preceded by | Edie Rodgers |
| Succeeded by | Shannon Erickson |
| Personal details | |
| Born | February 16, 1955 Berkeley County, South Carolina |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Wallace B. Scarborough |
| Profession | small business owner |
Catherine C. Ceips (born February 16, 1955) is a former Republican member of the South Carolina Senate, representing the 46th District from the time of a special election in 2007 until the end of the term January 14, 2009. Previously she was a member of the South Carolina House of Representatives from 2003 through 2006.
Early life and education[edit]
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She was born in Berkeley County, South Carolina and graduated from the University of South Carolina with a B.S. in 1976. She married Richard N. Ceips on May 17, 1986. After his death, she married former South Carolina lawmaker Wallace Scarborough in 2009. She is a Lutheran.
Career[edit]
Her work history includes Fed. Rep. Field Dir., Congressman Joe Wilson; Fed. Rep. Field Dir., Congressman Floyd Spence; Comm. Serv. Dir., Med. Univ. of S.C.; Teacher, Beaufort and Berkeley Co. Schools; business owner.
She previously served in House 2003-06; elected in Special Election June 19, 2007, to fulfill the unexpired term of Republican Scott Richardson, who had resigned. She was defeated 56% to 44% in the June 10, 2008, primary election for the District 46 seat by Tom Davis,[1] who went on to win the general election over Democrat Kent Fletcher.[2]
Ceips stated that the encouragement to run for Republican Edie Rodgers' seat came from people she had helped through the congressional office.[3]
Memberships[edit]
She is a member of the Sea Island Ophthalmology; Beaufort County Republican Women's Club; Beaufort County GOP; Beaufort Historic Foundation; and the Open Land Trust. She supported Beaufort Little Theatre and other theatre groups.
References[edit]
- ^ Jeremy Hsieh. "Davis ousts Ceips in state Senate race". Archived from the original on September 7, 2012. Retrieved January 17, 2012.
- ^ "Tom Davis". ballotpedia.org. Retrieved January 16, 2012.
- ^ Edwards, Dierdre (November 14, 2022). "One woman among new House members". WIS-TV. Retrieved December 28, 2022.
External links[edit]
- South Carolina Legislature - Senator Catherine C. Ceips' official SC Senate website
- Follow the Money - Catherine C. Ceips