Kent M. Williams
Kent M. Williams | |
|---|---|
| Member of the South Carolina Senate from the 30th district | |
| Assumed office 2004 | |
| Preceded by | Maggie Wallace Glover |
| Chairman of Marion County Board of Education | |
| In office 1998–2004 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | September 15, 1960 Marion, South Carolina |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Education | Florence–Darlington Technical College (AS) South Carolina State University (BS) |
Kent M. Williams (born September 15, 1960) is a Democratic member of the South Carolina Senate, representing the 30th District (Dillon, Florence, Horry, Marion, and Marlboro Counties) since 2004.[1]
Political career
S.C. Senate
Elections
2016 election
Williams defeated Patrick Richardson in the Democratic primary, and went on to win the uncontested general election in 2016.[2]
2020 election
In 2020, Williams defeated Patrick Richardson in the Democratic primary, and was reelected to the District 30 seat.
2024 election
In 2024, Republican Mayor of Marion Rodney Berry unsuccessfully challenged Williams for his Senate seat.[3]
References
- ^ "South Carolina Legislature Online - Member Biography". www.scstatehouse.gov. Retrieved 2024-04-23.
- ^ [email protected], NAEEM MCFADDEN Marion Star & Mullins Enterprise (2016-06-14). "Williams wins big in bid for fourth term in SC Senate 30 seat". SCNow. Retrieved 2024-04-23.
- ^ Staff Reports (2024-04-03). "Here are the candidates seeking office in Horry and Georgetown counties". Post and Courier. Retrieved 2024-04-23.
External links
- South Carolina Legislature - Senator Kent M. Williams – official SC Senate website
- Project Vote Smart - Senator Kent M. Williams (SC) profile
- Follow the Money – Kent M. Williams
- Appearances on C-SPAN