Upstate State Senator Announces Alzheimer's Diagnosis, Resignation

Greenville and Spartanburg counties to have special elections after lawmaker resignations

State Sen. Roger Nutt resigns after Alzheimer's diagnosis, House lawmaker announces intention to seek the seat

Upstate senator announces resignation following recent medical diagnosis

The Upstate senator for District 12, representing parts of Greenville and Spartanburg Counties, said he was recently diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease.

Upstate state senator announces Alzheimer's diagnosis, resignation

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (WSPA) - South Carolina State Senator Roger Nutt announced Monday that he has been diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease and will step down in January. Nutt, whose district covers portions of western Spartanburg County and east-central Greenville County, was elected to the South Carolina Senate in November 2024. In a letter, Nutt said that he was diagnosed with the disease after seeking medical care for what he believed were long-…

South Carolina Senator Resigns, Citing Alzheimer's Diagnosis

Roger Nutt steps down from Senate seat after less than one year in office...

Greenville state Sen. Roger Nutt resigns citing health concerns over Alzheimer's diagnosis

South Carolina state Sen. Roger Nutt has resigned his seat after being diagnosed with Alzheimers, his office confirmed August 11.

SC Senator resigns citing medical diagnosis

South Carolina's Roger A Nutt (R-Spartanburg & Greenville) resigns his office, effective January 2026, after being diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease