Tameika Isaac Devine
{{Short description|American politician from South Carolina}}
{{Infobox officeholder
| name =
| state_senate = South Carolina
| district = 19th
| term_start = January 8, 2024
| term_end =
| preceded = John L. Scott Jr.
| succeeded =
| birth_date = December 5, 1972
| birth_place = Charlotte, North Carolina
| death_date =
| death_place =
| party = Democratic
| spouse = {{marriage|Jamie L. Devine|December 13, 2003}}
| alma_mater = Hampton University (B.S., 1994)
University of South Carolina (J.D., 1997)
| profession = Attorney
| parents =
| children = 3
}}
Tameika Isaac Devine is an American attorney and politician. Since 2024, she has represented the 19th Senate District (Richland County) in the South Carolina Senate. She is a member of the Democratic Party.
Early life, education and career
Isaac Devine was born on December 5, 1972{{Cite web |title=Tameika Isaac Devine |url=https://digital.library.sc.edu/exhibits/secondwave/interviews/tameika-isaac-devine/ |access-date=2024-12-14 |website=The Second Wave of the Women's Movement |language=en-US}} in Charlotte, North Carolina to Henry, Jr. and Veronica M. Isaac.{{Cite web |title=Member Biography: Senator Tameika Isaac Devine |url=https://www.scstatehouse.gov/member.php?code=0477840852 |access-date=2024-04-22 |website=South Carolina General Assembly}} She graduated with a B.S. from Hampton University in 1994 and a J.D. from University of South Carolina School of Law in 1997.
Isaac Devine was an Assistant Attorney General for South Carolina.{{Cite web |title=About Tameika – Devine for Senate – Experience. Passion. Action |url=https://devineforsenate.com/about-tameika/ |access-date=2024-02-22 |language=en-US}} She is an attorney with Jabber and Isaac law firm in Columbia.
Political career
= South Carolina State Senate =
Isaac Devine was elected to represent the 19th Senate District in 2024 after Democratic incumbent John L. Scott Jr. passed away due to complications from a blood clot.{{Cite web |last1=Davis |first1=Kimberlei |last2=Mattei |first2=Joey |date=2024-01-02 |title=Voters elect new Senator in District 19 race |url=https://wach.com/news/local/voters-elect-new-senator-in-district-19-race-tameika-isaac-devine-richland-county-african-american-women-columbia-city-council-election-results |access-date=2024-02-22 |website=WACH.com |language=en}}{{Cite web |date=2024-01-09 |title=South Carolina no longer has the least number of women in its Senate after latest swearing-in |url=https://apnews.com/article/south-carolina-sister-senators-tamekia-isaac-devine-09d514a323b524830d4c12ee90612d36 |access-date=2024-02-22 |website=AP News |language=en}}{{Cite news |last=Bustos |first=Joseph |date=January 3, 2024 |title=Politics & Government New SC senator elected in Richland County. Here's who won Tuesday's election |url=https://www.thestate.com/news/politics-government/article283735293.html |access-date=April 22, 2024 |work=The State}}{{Cite news |last=Bustos |first=Joseph |date=August 15, 2023 |title=South Carolina State Sen. John Scott of Richland County dies. He was 69 |url=https://www.thestate.com/news/politics-government/article278196627.html |access-date=April 22, 2024 |work=The State}} She defeated Representative Kambrell Garvin in a Democratic primary runoff.{{Cite news |last=Bustos |first=Joseph |date=October 24, 2023 |title=Democrats pick nominee to complete John Scott's unfinished SC Senate term. Here's who |url=https://www.thestate.com/news/politics-government/article280848385.html |access-date=December 14, 2024 |work=The State newspaper}}
Isaac Devine currently serves as Vice Chair of the Richland County Legislative Delegation.{{Cite web |date=January 27, 2025 |title=Richland County Legislative Delegation Agenda |url=https://www.richlandcountysc.gov/Portals/0/Departments/LegislativeDelegation/Docs/20250127_Agenda.pdf |access-date=January 27, 2025 |website=Richland County Government}} She also serves on the South Carolina Senate Corrections and Penology, Family and Veterans Services, Judiciary, and Transportation committees.{{Cite web |title=South Carolina Legislature Online - Committee |url=https://www.scstatehouse.gov/committee.php?chamber=S |access-date=2025-01-28 |website=www.scstatehouse.gov}}
= Columbia Mayor's race =
Isaac Devine ran for mayor in 2021, but lost to former Columbia City Councilman Daniel Rickenmann.
= Columbia City Council =
Isaac Devine served as an At-Large City Councilwoman in Columbia from 2002 to 2021.{{Cite web |last1=Davis |first1=Kimberlei |last2=Mattei |first2=Joey |date=2024-01-02 |title=Voters elect new senator in District 19 race |url=https://wach.com/news/local/voters-elect-new-senator-in-district-19-race-tameika-isaac-devine-richland-county-african-american-women-columbia-city-council-election-results |access-date=2024-04-22 |website=WACH |language=en}} She was the first African-American woman to serve on Columbia City Council.
Personal life
Isaac Devine lives in Columbia, South Carolina with her husband, Jamie. They have three children. She is a Baptist.
Electoral history
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| style="background-color:#EAECF0;" rowspan=2 | Year
! style="background-color:#EAECF0;" rowspan=2 | Office ! style="background-color:#EAECF0;" rowspan=2 | Type ! style="background-color:#EAECF0;" colspan=2 rowspan=2 | Party ! style="background-color:#EAECF0;" rowspan=2 | Main opponent ! style="background-color:#EAECF0;" colspan=2 rowspan=2 | Party ! style="background-color:#EAECF0;" colspan=4 | Votes for Isaac Devine ! style="background-color:#EAECF0;" rowspan=2 | Result ! style="background-color:#EAECF0;" colspan=2 rowspan=2 | Swing ! style="background-color:#EAECF0;" colspan=2 rowspan=2 | Ref. |
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| style="background-color:#EAECF0;" | Total
! style="background-color:#EAECF0;" | % ! style="background-color:#EAECF0;" | {{abbr|2=Position|P}}. ! style="background-color:#EAECF0;" | {{tooltip|2=Change in percentage value since previous election|±%}} |
| rowspan=2 style="background-color:#EAECF0;" | 2024
| rowspan=2 | S.C. Senate | Special | style="background-color:{{party color|Democratic Party (United States)}};" | | Kizzie Smalls | style="background-color:{{party color|Republican Party (United States)}};" | | 4,568 | 85.96% | 1st | N/A | {{yes2|Won}} | style="background-color:{{party color|Democratic Party (United States)}};" | | Hold |{{Cite web |date=August 23, 2023 |title=State Senate District 19 Special Election |url=https://scvotes.gov/state-senate-district-19-special-election/ |access-date=April 22, 2024 |website=South Carolina Election Commission}}{{Cite web |date=2024-01-02 |title=Here's who won the South Carolina Senate 19 special election in Richland County |url=https://www.wltx.com/article/news/local/south-carolina-senate-19-special-election-results/101-a18882ba-3a18-4f94-9741-e79b7fa4d980 |access-date=2024-04-22 |website=wltx.com |language=en-US}} |
| Dem. primary
| style="background-color:{{party color|Democratic Party (United States)}};" | | Michael Addison | style="background-color:{{party color|Democratic Party (United States)}};" | | 5,666 | 91.89% | 1st | N/A | {{yes2|Won}} | colspan=2 | N/A |
References
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External links
- [https://www.tameikaisaacdevine.com/ Official website]
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