Kent M. Williams (born September 15, 1960) is a
Democratic member of the
South Carolina Senate
The South Carolina Senate is the upper house of the South Carolina General Assembly, the lower house being the South Carolina House of Representatives. It consists of 46 senators elected from single member districts for four-year terms at the sa ...
, representing the 30th District (
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, and
Marlboro Counties) since 2004.
Political career
S.C. Senate
Elections
= 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.
= 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.
References
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
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campaign contributions
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Democratic Party South Carolina state senators
1960 births
Living people
21st-century American legislators
People from Marion, South Carolina
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21st-century African-American politicians
South Carolina State University alumni
21st-century South Carolina politicians
African-American state legislators in South Carolina