Allen Blackmon

Allen Blackmon is a member of the South Carolina Senate representing District 27 (Chesterfield, Kershaw, and Lancaster Counties).

In 2024, Blackmon challenged incumbent senator Penry Gustafson in the Republican primary.

[2][3] Blackmon won the Republican nomination[4] and defeated Democratic nominee Yokima Cureton[5] in the November general election.

[8][9] Blackmon serves on the Senate Banking and Insurance; Fish, Game and Forestry; Judiciary, Rules and Transportation committees.

[10] Blackmon previously served as a Lancaster County Councilman, resigning his seat on Council after his primary win.