Justin Tyler Bamberg was born on March 7,1987 and is an American attorney and politician serving as a member of the South Carolina House of Representatives from the 90th district, which includes all of Bamberg County and parts of Orangeburg County.
20 Facts About Justin Bamberg
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Justin Bamberg earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of South Carolina and a Juris Doctor from the University of South Carolina School of Law in 2011.
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Justin Bamberg serves as a Democratic member of the South Carolina House of Representatives.
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In late 2015, Justin Bamberg initially supported and formally endorsed Hillary Clinton for president.
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In January 2016, Justin Bamberg pulled his endorsement and formally endorsed Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders, highlighting Sanders' unwavering support of "racial, social and economic justice".
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Justin Bamberg went on to undertake a role as one of Sanders' national surrogates, appearing with Sanders at events across the country as well as on his behalf.
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In 2016, Justin Bamberg successfully defended his seat, defeating Evert Comer, Jr.
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Justin Bamberg was noted in August 2017 to have been "exploring" a possible run for governor in the State of South Carolina, the same stirring conversation on the possibility of the state having its first Democratic governor in over a decade.
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In 2018 Justin Bamberg had no Democratic primary and was unopposed in the general election.
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In 2018 Justin Bamberg had no Democratic primary opponent and was unopposed in the general election.
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In 2020, Justin Bamberg successfully defended his seat, defeating Evert Comer, Jr.
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In 2021, Justin Bamberg was appointed to the South Carolina House of Representatives Redistricting Ad Hoc Committee.
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In June 2022, Justin Bamberg successfully defended his seat, defeating Evert Comer, Jr.
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In September 2022, Justin Bamberg criticized US Senate Democratic Nominee Krystle Matthews for remarks about white people released by Project Veritas and subsequently by major news outlets.
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Justin Bamberg joined other South Carolina Democrats in calling for Matthews to resign.
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In November 2022, Justin Bamberg went on to defeat Republican Sharon Carter to secure his next term in office.
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Justin Bamberg took the case of an unarmed, 86-year-old man tasered by an officer with the Town of Kingstree after a traffic stop in rural South Carolina.
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Justin Bamberg's representation helped prompt national discussions on alternative placement facilities for juveniles in the United States.
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On December 16,2021, Justin Bamberg announced he was representing Johnny Bush, an alleged victim of Alex Murdaugh.
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At a press conference held on March 25,2024, Hill, standing with attorney Justin Bamberg, submitted her resignation from the post of Colleton County Clerk of Court to Governor Henry McMaster.