Tee Ferguson Explained

Tee Ferguson
State House:	South Carolina
District:	31st
Term Start:	1983
Term End:	1989
Predecessor:	Hudson L. Barksdale Sr.
Successor:	Donald W. Beatty
Birth Date:	November 3, 1950
Birth Place:	Spartanburg, South Carolina, United States
Death Date:	October 7, 2011
Party:	Democratic
Occupation:	Attorney and businessman
Education:	Wofford College University of South Carolina School of Law

James C. 'Tee' Ferguson (November 3, 1950 - October 7, 2011) was an American politician, attorney and circuit judge from Spartanburg.

Ferguson was a Democratic member of the South Carolina House of Representatives from the 31st District, serving from 1983 to 1989. He served on the Advisory Committee on the Commission of Higher Education.^[1]

Ferguson lost his seat as a result of Operation Lost Trust.^[2]

Post-legislative career

Ferguson was co-owner of a medical equipment and supply business in North Carolina.^[3]

In 2004, Ferguson ran for U. S. Senate^[4] under the United Citizens Party. The election was won by Republican candidate Jim DeMint.^[5]

Death

Ferguson died in 2011.^[6]

See also

• List of African-American United States Senate candidates

Notes and References

1. Web site: South Carolina Legislature Online - Member Biography . 23 July 2024 . www.scstatehouse.gov.
2. Web site: Ferguson pleads guilty in drug case . 23 July 2024 . Spartanburg Herald Journal . en-US.
3. Web site: James Ferguson Obituary (2011) - Spartanburg, SC - Spartanburg Herald-Journal . 23 July 2024 . Legacy.com.
4. Web site: 2004 . South Carolina US Senate Candidates, 2003-2004 . July 23, 2024 . Open Secrets.
5. Web site: June 7, 2005 . Statistics of the Presidential and Congressional Election of November 2, 2004 . July 23, 2024 . Clerk of the House of Representatives.
6. Web site: Former judge, state legislator James 'Tee' Ferguson dies . 23 July 2024 . Spartanburg Herald Journal . en-US.