Joseph Thomas McElveen, III | |
|---|---|
| Member of the
South Carolina Senate from the 35th district | |
| Assumed office 2013 | |
| Preceded by | Phil P. Leventis |
| Personal details | |
| Born | February 17, 1978 Sumter, South Carolina |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Bronwyn |
| Residence | Sumter, South Carolina |
| Alma mater |
Davidson College University of South Carolina |
| Occupation | Attorney |
| Website | Senator McElveen |
Thomas McElveen (born February 17, 1978) is a South Carolina state senator, representing the 35th district. He is a member of the Democratic Party.
Personal life and education
McElveen earned a bachelor's degree from Davidson College in 2000 and a JD from the University of South Carolina in 2003. [1] McElveen's father, Joe McElveen, is the mayor of Sumter, South Carolina.
Career
McElveen served as both a prosecutor and public defender for Sumter County. He was elected to the South Carolina Senate in 2012. McElveen serves on the Agriculture and Natural Resources, Corrections and Penology, Fish, Game and Forestry, Judiciary, and Rules committees. [1]
In 2024, McElveen announced that he will not be running for re-election. [2]
References
- ^ a b "Senator J. Thomas McElveen, III". South Carolina Legislature. Retrieved 20 September 2013.
- ^ "McElveen not running for reelection". Chronicle Independent. March 12, 2024. Retrieved March 13, 2024.