Leon D. "Doug" Gilliam is a Republican member of the South Carolina House of Representatives, representing District 42 since November 12, 2018. He succeeded Michael A. Anthony and has been reelected, including as a candidate in 2022 and 2024. Gilliam is married to Pamela Rodgers since 1986 and is a Baptist affiliated with Philippi Baptist Church. Notable affiliations include the American Legion Post 22, Gun Owners of South Carolina, National Rifle Association, and South Carolina Farm Bureau. He has served as a reserve Sheriff's Deputy in Union County and was formerly executive director of the Union County Agricultural Fair and a member of the Union County Election Commission Board.

Education and Political Experience

Education:

- B.S., Liberty University

- A.A., University of South Carolina Union

- Graduated, United States Army Sergeants Major Academy

Political Experience:

- Representative, South Carolina House of Representatives, District 42

- Former Second Vice Chair, Interstate Cooperation Committee

- Former Member, Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs Committee

- Former Member, Subcommittee on Occupational Regulation and Licensing Boards

Military and Professional Experience:

- Command Sergeant Major, United States Army

- Served, South Carolina Air National Guard

- Former Lead Subject Matter Expert, National Guard Bureau Bradley Fighting Vehicle Simulations

- Senior Instructor, Union County High School JROTC

- Coach, Union County High School Rifle Team