Cody T. Mitchell is a Republican representative for District 65 in the South Carolina House of Representatives, covering Chesterfield, Darlington, Kershaw, and Lancaster Counties. Born on June 11, 1986, in Greeneville, Tennessee, he is a native of Bethune, South Carolina, and serves as a partner at the law firm Lucas, White & Mitchell in Hartsville. A U.S. Army National Guard Major and former military prosecutor, Mitchell emphasizes conservative values including tax reduction, Second Amendment protections, infrastructure improvements, and economic development. Notable achievements include serving as municipal judge for multiple South Carolina towns , leadership in bar associations , and board roles with Sandhills Medical Foundation, Darlington County Habitat for Humanity, and South Carolina Lion Vision Services. He is active in civic groups like Hartsville Rotary, Kiwanis, Bethune Lions , and Harmony Baptist Church, and is a life member of the NRA.

Education and Political Experience

• Education: B.A. in History and Business , Presbyterian College, 2008; J.D., University of South Carolina School of Law, 2011 .
• Political Experience: Elected in a special election November 2022 to replace his law partner, former Speaker Jay Lucas; first term focused on problem-solving for rural constituents. Military service: U.S. Army 2008-12, U.S. Army Reserve 2012-18, SC Army National Guard 2018-present. At Presbyterian College, served as Student Body President and ROTC Battalion Commander.