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Darcy J.
Merline

CHIEF OF STAFFOffice of Representative Ralph Norman

Works forRRalph Norman · Republican · South Carolina 5th District

Legislative Director and Deputy Chief of Staff for U.S. Rep. Ralph Norman (R-SC-5). Handles the office's policy portfolio including health, economics, and financial services matters. Graduate of Furman University with distinction (Summa Cum Laude). Member of the Economic Club of New York.

Last full-year salary

$149,049

Calendar year 2025 · summed across all roles

Career tenure

5.7y

9 roles tracked

Sponsored trips

1

$0 total

Career earnings

$555,244

Chapter I

Compensation Timeline

Summed annual salary across all tracked roles.

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Chapter II

Employment History

Roles are merged across compensation filings.

CHIEF OF STAFF
Office of Representative Ralph Norman
forRRalph Norman · Republican · South Carolina 5th District
House
Jan 28, 2026 to Present
LEGISLATIVE DIRECTOR
Office of Representative Ralph Norman
forRRalph Norman · Republican · South Carolina 5th District
House
Jun 1, 2023 to Jan 30, 2026
SHARED EMPLOYEE
Office of Representative Daniel Webster
forRDaniel Webster · Republican · Florida 11th District
House
Aug 1, 2025 to Sep 30, 2025
SHARED EMPLOYEE
Office of Representative Paul A. Gosar
forRPaul A. Gosar · Republican · Arizona 9th District
House
Jul 1, 2025 to Jul 31, 2025
SENIOR LEGISLATIVE ASSISTANT
Office of Representative Ralph Norman
forRRalph Norman · Republican · South Carolina 5th District
House
Jan 17, 2023 to May 31, 2023
LEGISLATIVE ASSISTANT
Office of Representative Ralph Norman
forRRalph Norman · Republican · South Carolina 5th District
House
Mar 1, 2022 to Jan 30, 2023
LEGISLATIVE AIDE
Office of Representative Ralph Norman
forRRalph Norman · Republican · South Carolina 5th District
House
Aug 1, 2021 to Feb 28, 2022
OFFICE MANAGER/LEGISLATIVE CORRESPONDENT
Office of Representative Ralph Norman
forRRalph Norman · Republican · South Carolina 5th District
House
May 1, 2021 to Jul 31, 2021
OFFICE MANAGER/EXECUTIVE ASSIS
Office of Representative Ralph Norman
forRRalph Norman · Republican · South Carolina 5th District
House
Aug 3, 2020 to Apr 30, 2021

Chapter III

Sponsored Travel

1 trip · $0 combined disclosed value.

Ponte Vedra, FL
House gift travel filing
Feb 25, 2024 to Feb 27, 2024
Pending