Harriet Holman announces bid for House District 102 seat

DORCHESTER COUNTY, S.C. (WCBD) — Retired Lieutenant Colonel Harriet Holman announced her running for S.C. State House District 102 on Monday.

Councilwoman Holman currently serves on Dorchester County Council for District 1 and is a Republican. Holman has served Dorchester County Council since 2018.

If elected to the District 102 seat, she would be the only Black Republican woman serving in the state house for S.C.

“I am a fighter. I served in the military for 28 years, defending our country. I have fought for what my constituents want while on County Council, and I do not back down and cave. House District 102 deserves someone who will fight for us – and will defend our culture, our values, and the district,” said Holman.

Holman says she has lived in Dorchester County for over 14 years and supports military and community initiatives, including the Dorchester Heritage Center, St. George Rotary Club, Dorchester Habitat for Humanity, Department of Disabled Veterans, and more.

“Faith, family, and love of my country have always been my guiding principles. I want to be able to take that mentality to the State House to serve District 102 and make a difference by upholding the values we cherish most,” Holman added.

To learn more about Holman you can visit her campaign announcement website.

District 102’s current elected leader is Representative Joseph H. Jefferson, Jr. (D). Rep. Jefferson has been a member of the S.C. House since 2005.

District 102 was rezoned effective on Nov. 14, 2022, and comprises parts of Berkeley and Dorchester counties.

To view the district map for District 102, click here.

The first primary for the S.C. House of Representatives District elections will be on June 11.