A South Carolina state senator has resigned after being diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease. State Sen. Roger Nutt, a Spartanburg County Republican, was elected to the state’s upper chamber in 2024. Sad News: South Carolina Republican State Senator Roger Nutt, 59, has announced that he is resigning from his seat after being diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease. Nutt was elected in 2024 pic.twitter.com/8bnaKYqJ6b — The Calvin Coolidge Project (@TheCalvinCooli1) August 14, 2025 The State has more: Before the Senate, Nutt served in the House from 2021-2024. Before then, Nutt served on the Spartanburg County Council for 10 years. “After seeking medical care for what I believed were long-Covid symptoms, I was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease,” Nutt said in news release announcing his resignation. “While we are saddened by this news, we will face this trial with faith in the grace of God that has sustained our lives, our marriage and my career in public service for nearly fifteen years.” Nutt’s resignation will trigger a special election. State Rep. Bobby Cox, R-Greenville, said he plans to run in that election, and is resigning from his own seat to allow for a concurrent special election. “I really can’t express how much I appreciate the comments and sentiments from people all over the State. God is surely giving me a different path than I ever dreamed, but I’ve learned along the way that His ways are always perfect. I thank you for your prayers and comments!” Nutt said. I really can't express how much I appreciate the comments and sentiments from people all over the State. God is surely giving me a different path than I ever dreamed, but I've learned along the way that His ways are always perfect. I thank you for your prayers and comments!… — Senator Roger A. Nutt (@RogerNutt) August 13, 2025 South Carolina Daily Gazette provided further info: Following the resignation, the Senate set the dates of an election to fill Nutt’s seat, as per the timing rules in state law: Filing will open Aug. 29. Party primaries (if needed) will be Oct. 21. The special election will be Dec. 23. “I was deeply saddened to learn of Senator Nutt’s resignation and the circumstances that led to his decision,” Senate President Thomas Alexander said in a statement with the election schedule. “In the time I had the privilege to serve alongside him, I was struck by his knowledge, tireless work ethic, and unwavering commitment to his constituents.” Voters sent Nutt to the Senate to replace Sen. Scott Talley of Spartanburg, who opted not to seek a third term. Nutt said Talley asked him to run, but others wanting the seat included former Sen. Lee Bright, a firebrand Republican who lost his reelection bid to Talley in 2016. Bright placed first in the four-way primary last June, but Nutt ultimately defeated Bright in the runoff by fewer than 150 votes. While in the House, Nutt voted with the Freedom Caucus much of the time, but he didn’t want to join the ultra-conservative group that split off from the main Republican Caucus out of fear of limiting his options, he said ahead of last year’s primary runoff.