ROCK HILL, S.C. – Today, James Burns, a dedicated Rock Hill School Board member and proven conservative leader, officially filed to run for South Carolina State Senate District 15.
With six years of frontline experience fighting for accountability in public education, Burns is running to deliver bold, results-driven conservative leadership for families, taxpayers, and businesses in York County
“During my six years on the Rock Hill School Board, I’ve stood up for real accountability in our classrooms, championed a strong, competitive education that works for every child, and defended the hardworking taxpayers who foot the bill,” said Burns. “That drive to serve our community has only grown stronger. That’s why I’m running for South Carolina State Senate District 15, to deliver the bold, conservative leadership our families and our future deserve. I will fight to repair our failing roads and infrastructure, fully support and fund our law enforcement to keep our communities safe, reduce the tax burden so families keep more of their hard-earned money, and take aggressive action to lower the cost of living.”
Burns is a lifelong conservative, a Rock Hill native, a Citadel graduate, a small-business owner (Burns Chevrolet Cadillac, Burns Ford), a husband, and a father of four children who attend Rock Hill public schools.
“My name is James Burns, and I’m asking for your support, your trust, and your vote for Senate District 15,” Burns added. “Together, we can put taxpayers and our kids first and build a stronger South Carolina for generations to come.”
For more information, visit burnsforsenate.com.

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Thomas Hyslip lives in Tega Cay with his wife and daughter. After 27 years in the U.S. Army and Federal Law Enforcement, he retired to pursue his passion for teaching. Tom is now an Assistant Professor of Instruction at the University of South Florida. In 2 short years he has won 10 awards from the South Carolina Press Association, including first place in column writing, education beat reporting and best podcast.


