Summary
Sheryl Lynn Biggs (born March 28, 1970 is an American politician from South Carolina. A Republican, she represents South Carolina’s 3rd congressional district in the United States House of Representatives.
In January 2024, one day after Jeff Duncan announced that he would not run for reelection for the United States House of Representatives seat for South Carolina’s 3rd congressional district, Biggs declared her candidacy for the seat in the 2024 elections. She advanced to a runoff election against Mark Burns.[5] Biggs defeated Burns in the runoff[6] and won the general election
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About
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Lieutenant Colonel in the Air National Guard. Board Certified Family Nurse Practitioner. Board Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. Wife and Mother. Conservative Christian. Pro-Life, Pro-Second Amendment, Pro-Trump Republican.
Sheri Biggs’ diverse background and lifetime of service experiences have prepared her for the next calling: representing South Carolina’s Third Congressional District.
With over two decades in health care – from an Intensive Care Unit Nurse to a licensed nursing home administrator and health services consultant to volunteer service of veterans’ and first responders’ mental health needs, Sheri cares passionately about helping others heal. Now, with our nation suffering from mental, fiscal, and spiritual problems, Sheri is focused on treating Washington’s health problems with truth-seeking, servant leadership.
In addition to her healthcare career, Sheri has served with distinction in the Air National Guard. The recipient of the Aerial Achievement Medal, Sheri has served as medical crew director of five combat missions and three combat support missions while operating in hostile environments in support of Operation FREEDOM’S SENTINEL.
Sheri’s unique educational background includes earning a Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) from Samford University and a Bachelor’s Degree from Carolina Bible College in Christian Ministries and currently seeking a Master’s Degree for Professional Military Education at the Air War College.
A dedicated wife and mother, Sheri is a member of the Temple Baptist Church in Anderson, where she provides counseling. Active in the community, Sheri also volunteers at the Dream Center and the WLS Foundation.
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[1] (born March 28, 1970)[2] is an American politician from South Carolina. A Republican, she represents South Carolina’s 3rd congressional district in the United States House of Representatives.
Early life
Biggs is from Kosciusko, Mississippi. She graduated from Kosciusko High School in 1988,[3] from Carolina Bible College with a bachelor’s degree in Christian ministries, and from Samford University with a Doctor of Nursing Practice.[4] Biggs is a nurse practitioner and served in the Mississippi Air National Guard, reaching the rank of lieutenant colonel.[3]
U.S. House of Representatives
In January 2024, one day after Jeff Duncan announced that he would not run for reelection for the United States House of Representatives seat for South Carolina’s 3rd congressional district, Biggs declared her candidacy for the seat in the 2024 elections.[4] In the seven-way Republican primary—the real contest in South Carolina’s most conservative district—Biggs finished second behind pastor Mark Burns and advanced to a runoff.[5] Biggs defeated Burns in the runoff[6] and won the general election. Upon swearing in on January 3, 2025, she became the second Republican woman to represent South Carolina in Congress, after Nancy Mace.[7]
Tenure
Rep. Biggs was sworn in to the 119th United States Congress on January 3, 2025.
Committee assignments
Caucus memberships
Personal life
Biggs and her husband, Bill, a businessman, supported Henry McMaster‘s political campaigns for governor of South Carolina and were members of the committee that organized the ceremonies for his inauguration in 2023.[9]
Electoral history
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Mark Burns | 27,069 | 33.2 | |
| Republican | Sheri Biggs | 23,523 | 28.8 | |
| Republican | Stewart Jones | 15,260 | 18.7 | |
| Republican | Kevin Bishop | 8,972 | 11.0 | |
| Republican | Franky Franco | 3,494 | 4.3 | |
| Republican | Elspeth Murday | 1,754 | 2.1 | |
| Republican | Philip Healy | 1,552 | 1.9 | |
| Total votes | 81,624 | 100.0 | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Sheri Biggs | 28,130 | 51.0 | |
| Republican | Mark Burns | 27,043 | 49.0 | |
| Total votes | 55,173 | 100.0 | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Sheri Biggs | 248,451 | 71.7 | |
| Democratic | Bryon Best | 87,735 | 25.3 | |
| Alliance | Michael Bedenbaugh | 9,918 | 2.9 | |
| Write-in | 609 | 0.2 | ||
| Total votes | 346,713 | 100.0 | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
References
- ↑ “Rep. Sheri Biggs – R South Carolina, 3rd – Biography”. LegiStorm. Retrieved November 6, 2024.
- ↑ Moss, Savannah (November 5, 2024). “Timmons comfortably reelected to 4th Congressional District seat; Biggs wins 3rd district”. Greenville News. Retrieved November 6, 2024.
- 1 2 Riley, Breck (June 12, 2024). “Kosciusko native advances to primary runoff in South Carolina Congressional race”. BreezyNews.com – Kosciusko News 24/7.
- 1 2 Staff, Journal (January 19, 2024). “Oconee resident plans run for SC 3rd District”. upstatetoday.com.
- ↑ matkinson@postandcourier.com, Macon Atkinson Report for America corps member (June 20, 2024). “Thousands of dollars flow into Sheri Biggs, Mark Burns GOP runoff. Here’s who’s behind it”. Post and Courier.
- ↑ matkinson@postandcourier.com, Macon Atkinson Report for America corps member (June 25, 2024). “Sheri Biggs defeats Mark Burns in Upstate SC runoff for Congress”. Post and Courier.
- ↑ WIS News 10 Staff (November 6, 2024). “Sheri Biggs becomes second Republican SC woman elected to US House of Representatives”. WIS.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link) - ↑ “Freedom Caucus”. Freedom Caucus. Retrieved April 9, 2026.
- ↑ Adcox, Seanna (January 26, 2024). “SC taxpayers didn’t foot the flights of McMaster, Evette to rally with Trump. But security costs?”. SC Daily Gazette.
- ↑ “2024 STATEWIDE GENERAL ELECTION November 5, 2024”. South Carolina Election Commission. Retrieved February 3, 2025.
External links
- Congresswoman Sheri Biggs official U.S. House website
- Sheri Biggs for Congress campaign website
- Biography at the Biographical Directory of the United States Congress
- Financial information (federal office) at the Federal Election Commission
- Legislation sponsored at the Library of Congress
- Profile at Vote Smart
- Appearances on C-SPAN
