Nathan Ballentine is a Republican member of the South Carolina House of Representatives, representing District 71 since 2005. Born on December 10, 1970, he has served continuously in this role, winning re-elections including decisive victories in 2018 and 2022 . Notable achievements include sponsoring "Ryan's Law" for autism insurance coverage, which positioned South Carolina as a leader ; advancing campaign finance disclosure and "On The Record Voting" laws; and co-chairing the SC Energy Caucus. He currently chairs the Ways and Means Higher Education Budget Subcommittee and serves on the Ways and Means Committee. Awards include South Carolina School Improvement Council Legislator of the Year and the Green Tie Award from Conservation Voters of South Carolina.

Education and Political Experience

• Education: Specific details not available in public records.
• Professional Background: Market Leader at Movement Mortgage ; prior community involvement including Leadership Columbia , University of South Carolina Young Alumni Council , and homeowners association boards.
• Political Experience:
  • Representative, SC House District 71 .
  • Former Chair, Agricultural and Natural Resources Regulations Committee.
  • Former Vice Chair and Chair of subcommittees .
  • Former member of committees including Education and Public Works, Ethics, Labor, Commerce and Industry, Legislative Oversight, Joint Transportation Review Screening, and Comprehensive Tax Reform Study.
  • Elected in 2004 special election; re-elected multiple times, including 2022 as Republican nominee.