James E. Smith Jr.

James Emerson Smith Jr. (born September 9, 1967) is an American politician and businessman. He is a member of the South Carolina House of Representatives. Smith is also a combat veteran. He was first elected to the South Carolina House representing the 72nd district in 1996.

Smith endorsed Joe Biden in the 2008 United States presidential election. He was the Democratic nominee for Governor of South Carolina in 2018, but lost to incumbent Henry McMaster.

References

Other websites
 Smith's website 

Category:1967 births
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Category:Military people from South Carolina
Category:Businesspeople from South Carolina
Category:Politicians from South Carolina
Category:People from Columbia, South Carolina
Category:Democratic Party (United States) politicians
Category:21st-century American politicians