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
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
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
- ↑ 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
- 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