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Sylleste Davis

Sylleste Davis, born on October 12, 1961, is an American politician affiliated with the Republican Party. She assumed office as a member of the South Carolina House of Representatives, representing District 100, on June 13, 2016.

  • Republican
  • South Carolina
  • Current
Portrait of Sylleste Davis South Carolina
Role Representative

Current assignment referenced in the congressional directory.

State South Carolina

Representing constituents across the South Carolina delegation.

Service since 2024

Years of public service formally recorded.

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Biography

Representative Sylleste H. Davis is an American politician and a member of the South Carolina House of Representatives. She represents the 100th District and has been in office since 2016. A proud member of the Republican party, Davis chairs the House Medical, Military, Public, and Municipal Affairs Committee.

Personal Information:

  • Retired Electric Utility Manager and IT Professional
  • Resides at 123 Linesquare Rd., Moncks Corner
  • Born on October 12, 1961, in Charlotte, North Carolina
  • Daughter of Charles and Sylvia Helms
  • Education: Graduated from the College of Charleston with a B.S. in Mathematics (1983) and earned an M.A. from Webster University (1987)
  • Married to Michael Davis since May 27, 1995; they have four children: Andrew, Scott, Lee, and John

Community Involvement:

  • Past Chair and former member of the S.C. School Improvement Council
  • Active in the Berkeley High School Academic Booster Club
  • Treasurer and past Secretary of the Board of Directors for the College of Charleston Alumni Association
  • Member of Moncks Corner United Methodist Church

Elected Office:

  • Elected in a Special Election on June 8, 2016, to fulfill the unexpired term of Edward L. Southard, Jr., who resigned
  • Committee Assignments: Chair of the Medical, Military, Public, and Municipal Affairs Committee

Representative Davis has been a strong advocate for economic growth, improvements in public education, and addressing transportation and infrastructure needs in the region.

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