James (Jim) Henry Merrill Jr. is a former Republican politician.
He was a member of the South Carolina House of Representatives from the 99th District, serving from 2001 to 2017.
[1] During the South Carolina Statehouse corruption investigation, Merrill was suspended from office in 2016 after being indicted on ethics charges and resigned his position on August 31, 2017.
[2][3] He ultimately pleaded guilty to one count for not reporting income.
[4] Through his father, US Military veteran Major James Henry Merrill Sr., Merrill is a cousin, once removed to author Myra Lewis Williams.