Fletcher Nathaniel Smith Jr.
Fletcher Nathaniel Smith Jr. | |
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Member of the South Carolina House of Representatives from the 23 district | |
Succeeded by | Chandra Dillard |
Personal details | |
Born | Brooklyn, New York | January 26, 1952
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse | WIlhelmina Elizabeth Bowling |
Children | 2 |
Education | Wofford College University of South Carolina |
Fletcher Nathaniel Smith Jr., (born January 26, 1952) was a Democratic member of the South Carolina House of Representatives, representing the 23rd District from 1996 to 2007.[1]
Education[edit]
Smith received his education from the following institutions:
- Wofford College
- University of South Carolina School of Law
Political career[edit]
Smith had the following political experience:
- Representative, South Carolina State House of Representatives
- Council Member, County of Greenville
See 2020 South Carolina Senate election
See 2020 South Carolina Senate election
In 2020, Smith challenged incumbent Karl B. Allen for State Senate District 7. Allen retained the seat.[2]
Personal life[edit]
Smith is now a practicing attorney in Greenville. His son, Fletcher Nathaniel "Nate" Smith, III, is a practicing attorney who has worked as General Consel for Elon Musk Tesla operations and now serves as General Counsel for Norfolk Southern Railway.[3]
References[edit]
- ^ "Ashley Futrell and Fletcher Smith III". New York Times. March 15, 2015. Retrieved January 6, 2024.
- ^ "Fletcher Smith, Jr.'s Biography". Vote Smart. 2023. Retrieved January 6, 2024.
- ^ Baxter, Brian (August 2, 2023). "Norfolk Southern, Facing Spill Fallout, Adds Tesla Litigator". Bloomberg Law. Retrieved January 6, 2024.
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Categories:
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- 21st-century American politicians
- African-American state legislators in South Carolina
- Democratic Party members of the South Carolina House of Representatives
- Politicians from Greenville, South Carolina
- 20th-century African-American politicians
- African-American men in politics
- 21st-century African-American politicians
- Wofford College alumni
- University of South Carolina School of Law alumni
- 1952 births
- Living people