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Kent M. Williams

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Kent M. Williams
Member of the South Carolina Senate
from the 30th district
Assumed office
2004
Preceded byMaggie Wallace Glover
Personal details
Born (1960-09-15) September 15, 1960 (age 64)
Marion, South Carolina
Political partyDemocratic
EducationFlorence–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

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S.C. Senate

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Elections

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2016 election
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Williams defeated Patrick Richardson in the Democratic primary, and went on to win the uncontested general election in 2016.[2]

2020 election
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In 2020, Williams defeated Patrick Richardson in the Democratic primary, and was reelected to the District 30 seat.

2024 election
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In 2024, Republican Mayor of Marion Rodney Berry will challenge Williams for his Senate seat.[3]

References

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  1. ^ "South Carolina Legislature Online - Member Biography". www.scstatehouse.gov. Retrieved 2024-04-23.
  2. ^ nmcfadden@florencenews.com, 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.
  3. ^ Reports, Staff (2024-04-03). "Here are the candidates seeking office in Horry and Georgetown counties". Post and Courier. Retrieved 2024-04-23.
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South Carolina Senate
Preceded by Member of the South Carolina Senate
from the 30th district

2004–present
Incumbent