Harmon Makes It Official, Files To Run For House Seat

Roy Harmon, a 28-year-old third-year law student from Travelers Rest officially filed the necessary paperwork Tuesday to run for the District 17 seat in the S.C. House.

Harmon is vying to replace Tom Corbin, was elected to both the House and Senate seats in the general election on Nov. 6, resigning his House seat on Nov. 12. 

Primaries will be Jan. 22, with runoffs, if needed, set for Feb. 5. The special election will be March 12.

Harmon released a statement Tuesday: 

“The 17^th District have shown in election after election they believe that responsible and efficient state government is a goal worth pursuing,” said Harmon. “If elected to the State House, I will work to cut taxes and cut spending in order to keep our state strong. Further, I will be an advocate for northern Greenville County and work tirelessly to make our community the best place to live and do business in South Carolina.

In the time since I announced my candidacy, I have had the opportunity to speak to voters all across this district. They are worried about the uncertainty and fiscal irresponsibility coming out of Washington. They want their elected officials, at all levels, to stand by the conservative principles of limited government and economic freedom. As their representative, the citizens of District 17 can count on me to do so.”