Catherine C. Ceips
Catherine C. Ceips (born 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.
Catherine C. Ceips | |
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Member of the South Carolina Senate from the 46th district | |
In office 2007–2009 | |
Personal details | |
Born | Berkeley County, South Carolina | February 16, 1955
Political party | Republican |
Spouse(s) | Wallace B. Scarborough |
Profession | small business owner |
Early life and education
She was born February 16, 1955 in Berkeley County and graduated from the University of South Carolina with a B.S., 1976. She married the late Richard N. Ceips on May 17, 1986. She married Former South Carolina lawmaker Wallace Scarborough in 2009. She is a Lutheran.
Career
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 unexpired term of Scott Richardson [R], 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]
Memberships
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
- 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.
External links
- South Carolina Legislature - Senator Catherine C. Ceips official SC Senate website
- Project Vote Smart - Senator Catherine C. Ceips (SC) profile
- Follow the Money - Catherine C. Ceips