Melissa Oremus is a wife, mom, small business owner, and a conservative Republican advocate who will focus on economic growth and bring more jobs back to our area while also representing our shared conservative values in Columbia.

Protecting the Dignity of Human Life

The lives of the unborn, the drug addicted, the disabled, and elderly all deserve our protection. Prevent tragedies that result from distracted driving.

Improving Education

Focus dollars on classrooms to support much-needed updated, modernized facilities, and pay our deserving teachers more.

Defending 2A Rights

As a concealed carry permit holder and an NRA member, Melissa is a strong advocate of Second Amendment rights. She believes SC should expand guns rights to include “constitutional carry.”

Developing Our Economy

Advocate for all possible state resources including infrastructure and development to make our community inviting to job providers.