Press Secretary Profile RUSA Announcement

SECTION I – PERSONAL INFORMATION**

Full Legal Name:
Kerrigan Charles Twain
Date of Birth: 4/2/1976
Age: 49 (turning 50)
Gender: Male
Citizenship Status: American Citizen
Place of Birth Charleston, SC
Current Residence: Columbia, SC

SECTION II – BACKGROUND & QUALIFICATIONS

Education History:
Columbia High (1990-1994) Yale Law Degree (1996-1999)
Employment / Service History:
Lawyer (1999-2003/ 2017-2025) Columbia City Council (2003-2007), Columbia Mayor (2008-2016), Press Secretary (2026-present)
Military or Public Service (if applicable):
None
Languages Spoken: English (American), Spanish (Mexican)

SECTION III – POLITICAL & CIVIC INFORMATION

Political Affiliation:
Democrat
Home State / Jurisdiction of Representation:
South Carolina

Government Role or Occupation:
House of Representatives
Years of Political or Civic Experience:
27
SECTION IV – CHARACTER PROFILE

Personality Summary:
Professional, but Funny at times, Family and Friends would call him Cringe

Biography / Background Summary:
At Columbia High School Kerry was in debate club and Student Council President, after high school he attended Yale University for Law School, He became a Lawyer for the State of South Carolina, he later became City Council for Columbia, SC, and became Mayor of Columbia, SC and Became a Lawyer again after 2 Terms in Office as Mayor, and later became the Press Secretary.

Significant Achievements or Incidents:
Won Columbia Mayoral Race Twice, graduated from ivy league school (Yale law), Won Columbia City Council Race, Nominated for Noble Peace Award (beat by Malala)

SECTION V – PUBLIC PRESENCE

Known Affiliations / Organizations:
He is Affiliated with the Democratic Party of SC

Public Image / Reputation:
He is well liked, but with some controversies. He gets along with most people

Campaign or Slogan:
TWAIN FOR CHANGE
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