One of the strongest fiscal conservatives in state government, Nikki Haley continues to earn the trust of District 87 voters through hard work, principled leadership on behalf of her constituents and an unwavering commitment to the taxpayer’s bottom line.

A pro-business leader in the fight for lower taxes and less government, Nikki has fought wasteful spending at every turn during her time in Columbia, pushing for smaller, more efficient and more accountable government. In advancing reforms designed to make South Carolina more competitive, she has emerged in the House of Representatives as a true “Reagan Republican,” a tireless proponent of common sense legislation designed to raise income levels, create new jobs and materially enhance your quality of life.

For her efforts to cut taxes and slow the growth of government spending, Nikki was named “Friend of the Taxpayer” (2005) by the S.C. Association of Taxpayers and a “Taxpayer Hero” (2005) by S.C. Gov. Mark Sanford. She has also received the Palmetto Leadership Award from the S.C. Policy Council for her expertise on policy matters and the Strom Thurmond Excellence in Public Service and Government Award from the S.C. Federation of Republican Women for the outstanding constituent service she provides to her district.

Since becoming the first GOP Indian American in the nation to win a State House seat in 2004, Nikki has been named Chairman of the Freshman Caucus (2005), Majority Whip (2006) and was recently appointed to the powerful House Labor, Commerce and Industry (LCI) Committee. In 2007, Nikki, was named the Chairman of Banking and Consumer Affairs committee.

Born in Bamberg, S.C., Nikki graduated from Clemson University with a B.S. degree in accounting. She currently serves as Chief Financial Officer for her family’s clothing company, Exotica International, Inc. Nikki also currently serves on the board of directors for the Lexington Medical Foundation, Mt. Horeb United Methodist Church Medmission, and the Lexington County Meth Taskforce. She is a member of the Lexington County Chamber of Commerce, Lexington Rotary Club, National Association of Women Business Owners, West Metro Republican Women, Lexington County Republican Party and the NRA. She is a Major in the Civil Air Patrol.

Nikki and her husband, Michael, live in Lexington and have two children, Rena, 12, and Nalin, 8.