Patrick Orr

I was born and raised in the Upstate of South Carolina. Raised by a single mother who taught me the value of hard work, responsibility, and doing the right thing even when no one is watching. Those lessons shaped who I am and how I approach leadership. After high school, I served a short time in the United States Navy before continuing my education. I later graduated from the Medical University of South Carolina. For more than 25 years, I have worked in information technology, building, securing, and operating systems people depend on every day. My career has been centered on solving real problems, managing risk, and leading teams where accountability matters. Today, I serve as a Vice President of Information Security and DevOps, responsible for protecting sensitive information, strengthening infrastructure, and ensuring organizations operate efficiently and responsibly.

I am a proud father of a University of Colorado graduate and deeply invested in the future we are building for the next generation. My background has reinforced the importance of transparency, discipline, and practical decision-making. I believe South Carolina deserves leaders who understand real-world challenges, respect taxpayers, and focus on solutions that work. I am running to bring experience, accountability, and steady leadership to the State House.