South Carolina Senate
South Carolina State Senate South Carolina General Assembly Type Type Upper House Term limits None History New session started January 10, 2017 Leadership President of the Senate Kevin L. Bryant (R) Since January 25, 2017 President Pro Tem of the Senate Hugh Leatherman (R) Since January 25, 2017 Majority Leader A. Shane Massey (R) Since April 6, 2016 [1] Minority Leader Nikki G. Setzler (D) Since November 12, 2012 Structure Seats 46 Political groups Majority Republican (28) Minority Democratic (18) Vacant (0) Length of term 4 years Authority Article III, South Carolina Constitution Salary $10,400/year + per diem Elections Last election November 8, 2016 (46 seats) Next election November 3, 2020 (46 seats) Redistricting Legislative Control Meeting place State Senate Chamber South Carolina State House Columbia, South Carolina Website South Carolina State Senate The South Carolina Senate is the upper house of the South Carolina General Assembly, the lower house being t...