John Wesley Matthews, Jr. (born April 21, 1940) is a former Democratic member of the South Carolina Senate, representing the 39th District from 1985 to 2020.[1][2][3][4]
John Wesley Matthews, Jr. | |
|---|---|
| Member of the South Carolina Senate from the 39th district | |
| In office 1985–2021 | |
| Succeeded by | Vernon Stephens (politician) |
| Member of the South Carolina House of Representatives from the 94th district | |
| In office 1975–1984 | |
| Succeeded by | Kenneth E. Bailey Sr. |
| Personal details | |
| Born | April 21, 1940 Bowman, South Carolina |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Geraldine |
| Profession | Farmer, educator, businessman |
References
edit- ^ "Senator John W. Matthews, Jr". Senator John W. Matthews, Jr. Retrieved 2 November 2024.
- ^ DeRobbio, Daniella (2020-09-22). "State Senator John Matthews Jr. honored ahead of retirement". WCIV. Retrieved 2024-11-13.
- ^ Myers, Christina L. (September 22, 2020). "'Blessed': Longest-serving African American lawmaker bids farewell to SC Senate". The State newspaper. Retrieved November 12, 2024.
- ^ Writer, DIONNE GLEATON T&D Staff (2021-02-28). "TRIBUTE: Sen. Matthews talks his life's journey". The Times and Democrat. Retrieved 2024-11-13.
External links
edit- South Carolina Legislature - Senator John W. Matthews Jr. official SC Senate website
- Project Vote Smart - Senator John W. Matthews Jr. (SC)[permanent dead link] profile
- Follow the Money - John W. Matthews Jr.
- Appearances on C-SPAN
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