Heather believes in the American dream because she is living it.

Heather Bauer has represented the people of House District 75 since 2022, when she defeated a long-time Republican incumbent and again in 2024 by holding him accountable for voting to strip women of their right to choose an abortion.

During her time in office, Heather has proven to be one of the most consequential members of the state House—passing bi-partisan legislation and delivering results for Columbia.

Heather was named the 2025 Best of Columbia Best Local Politician, AFFA SC Legislative Hero, one of the 2025 Post and Courier Power List: 30 people getting stuff done in the capital city, South Carolina Association of School Librarians President’s Award Recipient, 2024 Champion of Choice by Planned Parenthood, Legislator of the Year by the SC Chapter of the National Association of Social Workers, a Rising Star by SC Women in Leadership, and the Joseph Neal Elected Official of the Year by the Young Democrats of South Carolina.

Heather is a Client Relationship Consultant at Voya Financial. She earned her master’s degree at the University of South Carolina in media arts.
In her spare time, she enjoys spending time cooking, gardening, and listening to music with her husband, Michael, daughter, Ava, and their puppy, Lily.