Tee Ferguson
Tee Ferguson | |
|---|---|
| Member of the South Carolina House of Representatives from the 31st district | |
| In office 1983–1989 | |
| Preceded by | Hudson L. Barksdale Sr. |
| Succeeded by | Donald W. Beatty |
| Personal details | |
| Born | November 3, 1950 Spartanburg, South Carolina, United States |
| Died | October 7, 2011 (aged 60) |
| Party | Democratic |
| Education | Wofford College University of South Carolina School of Law |
| Occupation | Attorney and businessman |
James C. 'Tee' Ferguson (November 3, 1950 - October 7, 2011 ) was an American politician, attorney and circuit judge from Spartanburg.
Ferguson was a Democratic member of the South Carolina House of Representatives from the 31st District, serving from 1983 to 1989. He served on the Advisory Committee on the Commission of Higher Education.[1]
Ferguson lost his seat as a result of Operation Lost Trust.[2]
Post-legislative career
[edit]Ferguson was co-owner of a medical equipment and supply business in North Carolina.[3]
In 2004, Ferguson ran for U. S. Senate[4] under the United Citizens Party. The election was won by Republican candidate Jim DeMint.[5]
Death
[edit]Ferguson died in 2011.[6]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ↑ "South Carolina Legislature Online - Member Biography". www.scstatehouse.gov. Retrieved July 23, 2024.
- ↑ "Ferguson pleads guilty in drug case". Spartanburg Herald Journal. Retrieved July 23, 2024.
- ↑ "James Ferguson Obituary (2011) - Spartanburg, SC - Spartanburg Herald-Journal". Legacy.com. Retrieved July 23, 2024.
- ↑ "South Carolina US Senate Candidates, 2003-2004". Open Secrets. 2004. Retrieved July 23, 2024.
- ↑ "Statistics of the Presidential and Congressional Election of November 2, 2004" (PDF). Clerk of the House of Representatives. June 7, 2005. Retrieved July 23, 2024.
- ↑ "Former judge, state legislator James 'Tee' Ferguson dies". Spartanburg Herald Journal. Retrieved July 23, 2024.
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- Democratic Party members of the South Carolina House of Representatives
- Politicians from Spartanburg, South Carolina
- African-American state legislators in South Carolina
- 20th-century African-American politicians
- African-American candidates for the United States Senate
- 1950 births
- 2011 deaths
- People from Spartanburg, South Carolina
- 20th-century members of the South Carolina General Assembly
- People associated with Operation Lost Trust