Patrick Shane Orr

Patrick Shane Orr is a candidate for State House of Representatives District 8 Primary Election in 2026 in South Carolina State House District 8, South Carolina.

Vice President of Information Security and DevOps in Greenville, SC

Also running: Demetrius R Carson, Donald G Chapman, Sherry Hodges.

Patrick Orr, a Republican, is campaigning for the South Carolina House of Representatives for District 8. Born in Greenville, South Carolina, he served in the U.S. Navy from 1993 to 1997 and earned a bachelor's degree from the Medical University of South Carolina in 2006. With over 25 years in information technology, he currently works as a Vice President of Information Security and DevOps, specializing in protecting sensitive data and strengthening infrastructure. Orr aims to bring experience, accountability, and steady leadership to the State House, advocating for judicial accountability, protecting retired homeowners, budget transparency, and ending state income tax on active-duty military pay. He emphasizes transparency, discipline, and practical decision-making.