Senator Danny Verdin ** represents **District 9 in the South Carolina Senate, covering Greenville, Laurens, and Union Counties. Born on May 9, 1964, at England Air Force Base in Alexandria, Louisiana, he is a lifelong South Carolina resident, small business owner of Verdin’s Farm and Garden Center and Verdin’s Too , and a farmer. Married to Kimberlee “Kim” Owens since 1987, they have four children and eight grandchildren, and are active members of Faith Free Presbyterian Church in Greenville.

Notable achievements and positions include first elected to the Senate in 2000, upsetting a four-term incumbent to help Republicans gain a majority; Chairman of the Senate Medical Affairs Committee ; former Chairman of the Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee ; Majority Whip for Senate Republican Caucus . He has led on key legislation like repealing Certificate of Need , the Heartbeat bill , and state government restructuring . Awards include Legislator of the Year from South Carolina Farm Bureau , Veterinarians Association , and others; Friend of the Taxpayer ; John W. Parris Agricultural Leadership Award ; Bob Jones University Honored Alumnus.

Education and Political Experience

Education: Graduated from Bob Jones University.

Political Experience: Began public service in 1986 as Agriculture and Natural Resources Advisor to Governor Carroll Campbell. Elected to South Carolina Senate in 2000; re-elected since. Key roles: Senate Medical Affairs Committee Chairman ; Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee Chairman ; conservative leader on pro-life issues, Second Amendment rights, and fiscal responsibility. Active in groups like Laurens County Cattlemen's Association, Hickory Tavern Young Farmers, and Mountville Grange.