Meet George
Here’s who I am and why I’m running.
A History of Service
Public service runs deep in George Blumenthal’s family. His father, Charles, served in World War II, became a civil engineer on major national projects, and later entered politics—serving 12 years in the Maryland House of Delegates. His mother, Rosa Lee, followed in those footsteps, winning a seat in the State Senate and serving her community with dedication, even while battling cancer. Together, they modeled what it means to lead with integrity, sacrifice, and a heart for others.
George grew up watching his parents shape laws, champion equal rights, and give back through volunteer work and community building. From veterans’ services to local recreation programs, their legacy of service left a lasting impression. Though George chose not to enter politics early in life, he built his own career through education and professional experience that prepared him to tackle the challenges facing families today.
Now, seeing the urgent needs in South Carolina’s District 104, George knows it’s his time to serve. Drawing on a lifetime of lessons, a strong work ethic, and a deep sense of responsibility, he’s committed to carrying forward his family’s tradition of leadership—this time for the people of Little River, North Myrtle Beach, and our coastal communities.
Why I’m Running
On February 9, 2022, I wrote a letter to State Senator Gregg Hembree to bring to his attention the need for Homestead Protection legislation. A copy was faxed to the office of Representative William Bailey. In the letter I pointed out the fact that people in South Carolina lacked protection from losing their home to creditors. A person causing an unfortunate car accident could lose the home they worked for their entire life. I recommended specific changes to existing South Carolina Code. A simple fix with no budgetary cost to the State. In response to my letter, I received phone calls from Mr. Bailey and Hembree. However, no action was ever taken either.
The people of South Carolina face major issues related to the cost and availability of Homeowner’s and Auto Insurance. My education and work experience make me uniquely qualified to find solutions to these issues. In addition to my legal training and forty-five years of insurance litigation, I spent six years on the Staff of the Maryland Insurance Commissioner, during which I time I worked as liaison to the Attorney General regarding Insurance Code enforcement.
Additionally, I have twenty years of experience with the Maryland General Assembly assisting in the drafting of insurance legislation. As an attorney, I challenged the GEICO on the validity of certain policy exclusions. The case went to the Supreme Court of Maryland where I briefed, argued, and successfully defeated GEICO. The case was a landmark decision which resulted in companies throughout Maryland, and in other states having to change certain exclusionary provisions. Jennings v. Government Employees Insurance Company, 302 Md.352, 488 A.2d 166 (1985).
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