Margie Bright Matthews

Margie Bright Matthews is an American attorney and politician serving as a member of the South Carolina Senate for the 45th District since 2015. A graduate of the University of South Carolina, she practiced law before entering the legislature. Matthews is known for her advocacy regarding reproductive rights, having been a prominent member of the bipartisan "Sister Senators" coalition that opposed abortion restrictions in the state. Her legislative work has also focused on Freedom of Information Act reform and economic development projects, such as the Jasper Ocean Terminal.