Brandon Guffey
Brandon Guffey | |
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| Member of the South Carolina House of Representatives from the 48th district | |
| Assumed office January 10, 2023 | |
| Preceded by | Bruce M. Bryant |
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| Born | January 29, 1980 York County, South Carolina |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Melissa Glosson[1] |
| Children | 3[1] |
Brandon Guffey (born January 29, 1980) is an American politician of the Republican Party.[1] He served for many years as a Precinct president over his local precinct along with being president of his HOA. He is currently a member of the South Carolina House of Representatives representing District 48.[1]
Representative Guffey began his political career as the York County Councilman representing District 6 after defeating incumbent county councilmember, former chairman, and former Chair of the York County Republicans Britt Blackwell in a 2020 primary runoff.[2]
In the 2022 general election for South Carolina House of Representatives District 48, Guffey replaced retiring Representative Bruce M. Bryant. Guffey faced two other candidates in the 2022 primary election and won the most votes, at 43%, but as he did not secure a majority, there was a runoff between the top two candidates.[3] Guffey won the primary runoff 57% to 43%, and in the general election he swept every precinct in District 48, winning 67% of the vote.[3]
Guffey's oldest son, Gavin, killed himself after he became a victim of sextortion in July 2022. He has since become a spokesperson for mental health and against online crimes. He has posted videos on Facebook recounting live his emotions as he dealt with his family's loss, and a tell-all video on YouTube. He has also been interviewed regarding sextortion by CN2 News,[4] WSOCTV,[5] FitsNews,[6] and The Post and Courier.
For the general session starting January 10, 2023, Guffey pre-filed a bill, H3583, that would make sextortion a felony in South Carolina. Guffey was assigned to the House Judiciary committee as a freshman along with House Regulations and Administrative Procedures committee.[1]
References
- ^ a b c d e "South Carolina Legislature Online - Member Biography". www.scstatehouse.gov. Retrieved 10 January 2023.
- ^ "York County Runoff Results". WRHI. 23 June 2020. Retrieved 11 January 2023.
- ^ a b "Brandon Guffey". Ballotpedia. Retrieved 10 January 2023.
- ^ "S.C. Rep. Warns Parents About "Sextortion" Crimes Targeting Teens Archives".
- ^ "South Carolina representative proposes bill to fight sextortion after son's death". WSOC TV. December 27, 2022.
- ^ "South Carolina Lawmaker Wages Personal War Against 'Sextortion' - FITSNews". December 29, 2022.