Lee Bright

Lee Bright
Bright in 2013
Member of the South Carolina Senate
from the 12th district
Assumed office
January 5, 2026
Preceded byRoger Nutt
In office
January 2009 – January 2017
Preceded byJohn D. Hawkins
Succeeded byScott Talley
Personal details
Born (1970-03-21) March 21, 1970
PartyRepublican
SpouseAmy Bright
Children2

Lee Bright (born March 21, 1970) is an American politician who serves as the South Carolina State Senator from the 12th district since 2026 and previously from 2009 to 2017. A member of the Republican Party, his district included Spartanburg County and Greenville County. Bright unsuccessfully ran for the U.S. Senate in 2014 and U.S. House of Representatives in 2018. He won a 2025 special election primary and reclaimed the 12th district State Senate seat.