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Merita Ann Allison (born February 19, 1940) is an American politician. She is a member of the South Carolina House of Representatives from the 36th District, serving since 2008. She is a member of the Republican party. She also sat in the House from 1993 to 2002.

Merita Berntsen (born 24 February 1969) is a Norwegian beach volleyball player, born in Bergen. She competed in the women's tournament at the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta, with teammate Ragni Hestad.