John E. Courson
| John E. Courson | |
|---|---|
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| Member of the South Carolina Senate from the 20th District | |
| Incumbent | |
| Assumed office 1985 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | November 21, 1944 Columbia, South Carolina |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse(s) | Elizabeth |
| Profession | insurance |
| Religion | Episcopalian |
John E. Courson is an American politician. He serves as a Republican member of the South Carolina Senate, representing the 20th District since 1985.[1]
Biography
Early life
John Courson was born on November 21, 1944.[1] He graduated from the University of South Carolina in 1968.[1]
Career
He served as Senior Vice President of Keenan & Suggs.[1]
He has served as a Republican state senator for South Carolina since 1985.[1] He was elected President Pro Tempore of the South Carolina Senate on March 13, 2012.[1][2] He resigned this office on June 4, 2014, to avoid becoming Lieutenant Governor, a weak position that needed to be filled for six months before a new Lieutenant Governor was elected in 2014.[3]
Personal life
He is married to Elizabeth Poinsett Exum, and they have three children: James Poinsett, Elizabeth Boykin, and Harris Russell.[1] He is Episcopalian.[1]
References
External links
- Project Vote Smart - Senator John E. Courson (SC) profile
- Follow the Money - John E. Courson