Kent M. Williams

Kent M. Williams
Kent M. Williams
Member of the South Carolina Senate; from the 30th district
	Incumbent
	Assumed office ; 2004
Preceded by	Maggie Wallace Glover
Personal details
Born	September 15, 1960 (age 64); Marion, South Carolina
Political party	Democratic
Education	Florence–Darlington Technical College (AS) ; South Carolina State University (BS)

Kent M. Williams (born September 15, 1960) is a Democratic member of the South Carolina Senate, representing the 30th District (Dillon, Florence, Horry, Marion, and Marlboro Counties) since 2004.^[1]

Political career

Williams defeated Patrick Richardson in the Democratic primary, and went on to win the uncontested general election in 2016.^[2]

In 2020, Williams defeated Patrick Richardson in the Democratic primary, and was reelected to the District 30 seat.

In 2024, Republican Mayor of Marion Rodney Berry will challenge Williams for his Senate seat.^[3]

^ "South Carolina Legislature Online - Member Biography". www.scstatehouse.gov. Retrieved 2024-04-23.
^ nmcfadden@florencenews.com, NAEEM MCFADDEN Marion Star & Mullins Enterprise (2016-06-14). "Williams wins big in bid for fourth term in SC Senate 30 seat". SCNow. Retrieved 2024-04-23.
^ Reports, Staff (2024-04-03). "Here are the candidates seeking office in Horry and Georgetown counties". Post and Courier. Retrieved 2024-04-23.

South Carolina Senate
Preceded by Maggie Wallace Glover	Member of the South Carolina Senate from the 30th district 2004–present	Incumbent

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