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State Representative Sylleste Davis

Sylleste Davis serves as State Representative for District 100 in South Carolina.

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  • Entered office.

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.