He is a member of the South Carolina Senate from the 39th District, serving since 2024.
He earned a BA in political science from Coastal Carolina University, a JD from Charleston School of Law, and an MBA from The Citadel.
[2][3] On March 28, 2024, Fernandez filed to run for State Senate seat 39.
[4] He defeated Democratic incumbent Vernon Stephens to flip the Senate seat.
[5][6][7][8] Fernandez serves on the Senate Corrections and Penology, Education, Family and Veterans' Services, Judiciary and Medical Affairs committees.