Randy Ligon

Thomas R. "Randy" Ligon is a Republican member of the South Carolina House of Representatives, representing District 43 as a Republican—which encompasses parts of Chester and York Counties. He was first elected in 2018 and continues to serve in the legislature.^[1]

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Randy Ligon
Member of the South Carolina House of Representatives from the 43rd district
Incumbent
Assumed office November 12, 2018
Preceded by	Francis Delleney Jr.
Personal details
Political party	Republican
Alma mater	Clemson University (BS) Missouri School of Auctioneering
Profession	Farmer, auctioneer, realtor

Early life and education

Randy Ligon is the son of the late Grady Thomas Ligon and Jill Robinson Ligon. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree from Clemson University in 1982 and later graduated from the Missouri School of Auctioneering in 1987.^[2]

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Professional career and honors

Professionally, Randy Ligon works as a realtor, auctioneer, and farmer. He holds several industry credentials, including:

• Certified Auctioneers Institute (CAI)
• In 2017, he received recognition as South Carolina Auctioneer of the Year.
• Certified Estate Specialist (CES)
• Benefit Auction Specialist (BAS)

Rep. Ligon has held leadership roles in numerous professional and civic organizations:

• Past President and Treasurer, Rock Hill Sertoma Club
• Member, Charlotte Regional Commercial Board of Realtors
• Member and Ambassador (for North Carolina & South Carolina), National Auctioneer Association
• Past President and active member, South Carolina Auctioneers Association
• Member, South Carolina Cattlemen’s Association
• Member, Pendleton Farmers Society

He also served as state president of the South Carolina Young Farmers Association in 1996, received an honorary FFA degree, and has been a member (and Paul Harris Fellow) of the Chester Rotary Club since 1994. Additionally, he is affiliated with Alpha Gamma Rho Fraternity and a member at Westminster Presbyterian Church in Rock Hill.^[2]

Legislative service and committee roles

Ligon represents District 43 and assumed office in the South Carolina House in 2018.

As of the 2023–2024 session, he serves on the Labor, Commerce and Industry Committee and holds roles on these subcommittees:

• Chairman, Subcommittee on Real Estate
• Member, Subcommittee on Banking and Insurance
• Member, Subcommittee on Regulatory Review^[2]

Electoral history

Ligon was first elected to the House in 2018. He successfully won re-election in 2020, 2022, and again in 2024, with his current term extending through 2026.^[3]

Personal life

On December 17, 1983, Ligon married Jean (“Jeannie”) Colones. Together, they have two children: George Thomas Ligon II and Mary Catherine Colones.^[2][4]