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 byVernon Stephens (politician)
Member of the South Carolina House of Representatives
from the 94th district
In office
1975–1984
Succeeded byKenneth E. Bailey Sr.
Personal details
Born (1940-04-21) April 21, 1940 (age 84)
Bowman, South Carolina
Political partyDemocratic
SpouseGeraldine
ProfessionFarmer, educator, businessman

References

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  1. ^ "Senator John W. Matthews, Jr". Senator John W. Matthews, Jr. Retrieved 2 November 2024.
  2. ^ DeRobbio, Daniella (2020-09-22). "State Senator John Matthews Jr. honored ahead of retirement". WCIV. Retrieved 2024-11-13.
  3. ^ Myers, Christina L. (September 22, 2020). "'Blessed': Longest-serving African American lawmaker bids farewell to SC Senate". The State newspaper. Retrieved November 12, 2024.
  4. ^ 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.
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