Robby Robbins is a Republican representing District 97 in the South Carolina House of Representatives, covering Colleton and Dorchester Counties. Born on May 5, 1962, in Charleston, he is an attorney from St. George who won a special election in May 2022 after incumbent Mandy Kimmons opted not to run for re-election, defeating Democrat ReZsaun Lewis. Notable achievements include serving as First Circuit Solicitor , First Congressional District Commissioner on the South Carolina Department of Transportation , where he helped implement a 10-year road improvement plan with projects like the Nexton Parkway Interchange and Bear Island Parkway, and contributions to reducing case backlogs as Deputy Solicitor. He currently serves on the House Judiciary and Ethics Committees and is a board member of the South Carolina Research Authority and Southern Carolina Development Alliance.

Education and Political Experience

• Education: Valedictorian of Dorchester Academy ; B.A. in Political Science from the University of South Carolina ; J.D. from USC School of Law .
• Early Career: Partner in general law practice in St. George ; Deputy Solicitor, 1st Judicial Circuit , implementing case management improvements; private practice after unsuccessful 2004 Solicitor re-election bid; partner at Thurmond Kirchner & Timbes in Summerville.
• Political and Civic Roles: Dorchester County Sales Tax Transportation Authority ; SCDOT Commissioner ; SC House District 97 . Past leadership in Jaycees, Exchange Club, chambers of commerce, and bar associations.