Roger Nutt

Roger A. Nutt is an American engineer and politician. He is a member of the South Carolina Senate from the 12th District, serving since 2024. He is a member of the Republican Party.^[1]

Roger Nutt
Member of the South Carolina Senate from the 12th district
Incumbent
Assumed office November 11, 2024
Preceded by	Scott Talley
Member of the SC House of Representatives from the 34th district
In office 2020–2024
Preceded by	Michael Forrester (politician)
Succeeded by	Sarita Edgerton
Personal details
Born	(1965-09-20) September 20, 1965 (age 59) Johnson City, Tennessee, U.S.
Political party	Republican
Spouse	Tracy Fennell ​ (m. 2001)​
Children	3
Alma mater	Tennessee Technological University (BS)
Profession	Engineer

Political career

2020 South Carolina House race

In 2020, Nutt announced his bid for the State House after serving on Spartanburg County Council for 10 years. Nutt ran uncontested and served 2 terms as a Representative for House District 34.

2024 South Carolina Senate race

In 2023, Nutt announced his run for the State Senate seat held by retiring incumbent Scott Talley.^[2] Nutt, businessman Skip Davenport, former Spartanburg County Clerk of Court Hope Blackley, and former State Senator Lee Bright faced each other in the Republican primary.^[3][4][5] Nutt bested Bright in the Republican primary runoff, and became the Republican nominee.^[6] He won the State Senate seat over physician and Democratic nominee Octavia Amaechi in the general election.^[7]

Nutt serves on the Senate Agriculture and Natural Resources, Education, Family and Veterans' Services; Fish, Game and Forestry and Judiciary committees.^[8]

In August 2025 Nutt announced his resignation from the Senate, effective in January 2026, after being diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease.^[9] A special election for his seat is scheduled for December 23, 2025.^[10]