Jerry Govan Jr. | |
|---|---|
| Member of the
South Carolina House of Representatives from the 95th district | |
| In office 1992–2022 | |
| Succeeded by | Gilda-Cobb Hunter |
| Personal details | |
| Born | March 17, 1958 Orangeburg, South Carolina, United States |
| Political party | Democratic |
Jerry N. Govan Jr. (born March 17, 1958) is an American politician. He is a former member of the South Carolina House of Representatives from the 95th District, serving since 1992. He is a member of the Democratic party. [1] During his time as a legislator he chaired the South Carolina Legislative Black Caucus.
In 2022, after redistricting impacted his district, Govan announced his candidacy for state secretary of education rather than run for re-election. He faced Lisa Ellis and Gary Burgess in the Democratic primary. [2] Govan did not advance to the general election. South Carolina House of Representatives District 95 is represented by Gilda Cobb-Hunter.
In March 2024, Govan filed to run in the Democratic Primary for State House of Representatives, District 93, [3] the seat currently held by Russell Ott. Govan will be opposed in the Democratic Primary by attorney Johnny Felder, whose father, John Felder, previously held the seat. [4]
Electoral history
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Lisa Ellis | 87,229 | 50.1% | |
| Democratic | Gary Burgess | 54,317 | 31.2% | |
| Democratic | Jerry Govan Jr. | 32,473 | 18.7% | |
| Total votes | 174,019 | 100% | ||
External Links
References
- ^ "Jerry Govan Jr". Project Vote Smart. Retrieved April 25, 2015.
- ^ "Candidate for Superintendent of Education (D-SC): Jerry Govan Jr". Fox Carolina. Retrieved 14 June 2022.
- ^ "Former Rep. Jerry Govan announces run for House 93 seat". The Times and Democrat. March 5, 2024. Retrieved March 17, 2024.
- ^ Bozard, Caleb (March 9, 2024). "Felder seeking House 93 seat; St. Matthews attorney is son of former rep". The Times and Democrat. Retrieved March 17, 2024.
- ^ "2022 Statewide Primaries Election Night Reporting". scvotes.org. State of South Carolina. Retrieved 15 June 2022.
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