Fletcher Nathaniel Smith Jr.
American politician (born 1952)
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Fletcher Nathaniel Smith Jr., (born January 26, 1952) is an American politician and attorney, who served as a member of the South Carolina House of Representatives.
Fletcher Nathaniel Smith Jr. | |
|---|---|
| Member of the South Carolina House of Representatives from the 23rd district | |
| In office 1996–2007 | |
| Preceded by | Ralph Anderson |
| Succeeded by | Chandra Dillard |
| Personal details | |
| Born | January 26, 1952 |
| Party | Democratic |
| Spouse | WIlhelmina Elizabeth Bowling |
| Children | 2 |
| Education | Wofford College University of South Carolina |
Political career
A member of the Democratic Party, Smith represented the 23rd district in the South Carolina House from 1996 to 2007.[1] In 2020, Smith ran for the 7th state senate district, losing in the primary to incumbent Karl B. Allen.[2]
Smith endorsed the Tim Ryan 2020 presidential campaign in the 2020 United States presidential election.[3]
Personal life
Smith's son, Fletcher Nathaniel "Nate" Smith III, is a practicing attorney who worked as General Counsel for Tesla, Inc. and now serves as General Counsel for Norfolk Southern Railway.[4]