Luke A. Rankin | |
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| Member of the South Carolina Senate from the 33rd district | |
| Assumed office 1993 | |
| Preceded by | Jefferson M. Long Jr. |
| Personal details | |
| Born | (1962-04-09) April 9, 1962 |
| Party | Republican (since 2004) Democrat (until 2004) |
| Spouse | Lindsey (Bonds) Rankin |
| Alma mater | University of South Carolina (BA, JD) |
| Profession | Attorney |
Luke A. Rankin (born April 9, 1962, in Horry County, South Carolina) is an American attorney and politician serving as a member of the South Carolina State Senate. A Republican, he represents District 33 (Horry County). He assumed office in November 1992 and continues to serve in the Senate as of 2025.[1]
Rankin chairs the Senate Judiciary Committee, and serves on the Senate Banking and Insurance, Education, Ethics, and Transportation Committees. In 2021, he served as Chairman of the Senate Judiciary Redistricting Committee.[2]
Early life and education
Rankin was born to O. A. Rankin and Dorothy S. Rankin in Horry County, South Carolina. He earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in 1984 and a Juris Doctor degree in 1987, both from the University of South Carolina.[1]
Legal career
Luke Rankin practices law and is associated with the firm Rankin & Rankin.[3]
Tenure
Rankin has represented District 33 in the South Carolina State Senate since his first election in 1992.[1]
Committee assignments
As of the 2023–2024 legislative session, Rankin holds the following committee roles:
- Chairman, Senate Judiciary Committee
- Member of the Banking and Insurance Committee
- Member of the Education Committee
- Member of the Ethics Committee
- Member of the Interstate Cooperation Committee
- Member of the Transportation Committee [1]
Personal life
Rankin married Lindsey Bonds on May 28, 2011, at DeBordieu Colony in Georgetown, South Carolina. He and Lindsey have two children, Luke Jr. and Hollings.[1]
References
- ^ a b c d e "South Carolina Legislature Online - Member Biography". www.scstatehouse.gov. Retrieved 2025-08-23.
- ^ "Welcome". South Carolina Redistricting 2021 - Senate Judiciary Committee. 2021. Retrieved January 20, 2024.
- ^ "Luke Rankin (South Carolina state senator)". Ballotpedia. Retrieved 2025-08-23.
External links
- South Carolina Legislature - Senator Luke A. Rankin official SC Senate website
- Project Vote Smart - Senator Luke A. Rankin (SC) profile
- Follow the Money - Luke A. Rankin
- 2006 2004 2002 2000 1996 campaign contributions
- Appearances on C-SPAN
- Luke Rankin for SC State Senate
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