Dr. Michele Demery is a lifelong Clarendon County resident, educator, coach, school administrator, and youth advisor with nearly 30 years of experience working with South Carolina students and families. She served in Clarendon County School District for 27 years before becoming a fifth-grade special education teacher in Berkeley County. Demery earned her Ph.D. in Leadership and Supervision from Capella University and has spent her career working with rural communities and families across the district. She is running for South Carolina House District 64, which includes all of Clarendon County and portions of Sumter County, bringing her experience in education and community service into her campaign for the legislature.

Dr. Demery’s priorities include affordability, education, healthcare, public safety, and infrastructure. She is focused on creating quality jobs, expanding affordable housing and childcare, fully funding public schools and special education, supporting teachers, strengthening rural healthcare, lowering prescription costs, expanding mental health services, and investing in infrastructure and public safety. During her campaign, she has emphasized addressing affordability for working families, healthcare access, and the need for stronger workforce opportunities so young people can build careers in the district. If elected, she says she would use her experience as an educator and community member to advocate for families and bring greater attention to the needs of rural communities.