Jason Elliott is a Republican state senator representing District 6 in South Carolina, covering parts of Greenville County. Born on July 1, 1970, in Greenville, he is an attorney and the first openly gay man elected to the South Carolina General Assembly. Notable achievements include serving as president of the Rotary Club of Greenville in 2008, chairing the Greenville Tech Charter High School Board from 2005-2006, and maintaining a strong conservative record on committees like Judiciary.

Education and Political Experience

• Education: B.A. in Political Science from Clemson University ; J.D. from University of South Carolina .
• Early Career: Assistant Solicitor in the Tenth Judicial Circuit ; District Director for U.S. Rep. Jim DeMint ; opened Jason Elliott, Attorney at Law, LLC .
• Political Roles:
  • South Carolina House of Representatives, District 22 , serving on Education and Public Works Committee .
  • Elected to South Carolina Senate, District 6 , after winning the Republican primary runoff and general election unopposed.
• Other Service: Greenville County Legislative Delegation Transportation Committee ; member of South Carolina Bar Association, Greenville County Bar Association, and Triune Mercy Center.