Joseph H. Jefferson
Joseph H. Jefferson | |
|---|---|
| Member of the South Carolina House of Representatives from the 102nd district | |
| In office 2004-2024 | |
| Preceded by | Amos Lee Gourdine |
| Succeeded by | Harriet Holman |
| Personal details | |
| Born | May 31, 1947 Pineville, South Carolina, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Delores Jefferson |
| Residence(s) | Pineville, South Carolina |
| Education | Claflin University (BS) |
| Profession | Realtor |
Joseph H. Jefferson (born May 31, 1947) was a member of the South Carolina House of Representatives, representing the 102nd District from 2004 to 2024. He is a member of the Democratic Party.
Background
[edit]Jefferson was born on May 31, 1947, to Joseph H. and Omega T. Jefferson. He graduated from St. Stephens High School and then attended Claflin University, where he earned a B.S. in 1970. Jefferson also attended the South Carolina Criminal Justice Academy Magistrate School in 1999. On May 30, 1970, he married Deloris Livingston and the couple has 3 children, Trena Mack, Marva Patterson, and Joseph III.
Political career
[edit]Jefferson was a Specialist Assistant to Congressman Mendel Jackson Davis from 1972 to 1980,[1] Chairman of the Berkeley County School Board and represented the Sixth Congressional District as a member of the South Carolina Department of Transportation Commission from 1994 to 1998. Jefferson served as a Magistrate Judge for Berkeley County for 32 years.[2]
Jefferson served as 2nd Vice Chair of the House Labor, Commerce and Industry Committee.[3]
Notes
[edit]- ^ Roberts, Brandon (February 27, 2024). "BLACK HISTORY MONTH: Jefferson reflects on legacy while looking toward re-election". The Post and Courier. Retrieved March 17, 2024.
- ^ "Representative Joseph H. Jefferson". South Carolina State House. Archived from the original on 2004-12-27. Retrieved 2008-03-27.
- ^ "House Standing Committees". South Carolina Legislature. December 7, 2022. Retrieved December 10, 2022.
External links
[edit]- Project Vote Smart - Representative Joe Jefferson Jr. (SC) profile
- Follow the Money - Joseph Jefferson Jr
- Joe Jefferson South Carolina House District 102
- 1947 births
- Living people
- Democratic Party members of the South Carolina House of Representatives
- Claflin University alumni
- African-American state legislators in South Carolina
- 21st-century African-American politicians
- 20th-century African-American politicians
- 21st-century members of the South Carolina General Assembly