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Quick Facts
Personal Details

Terry Alexander (b. January 23, 1955) is a Democratic member of the South Carolina House of Representatives, representing District 59. He was first elected to the chamber in 2006.

Alexander earned his A.D. from Durham Business College in 1976. He went on to receive his B.A. from Francis Marion University in 1991. He then earned his M.Div. from Howard University School of Divinity in 1998. Alexander worked as a Managing Partner of Sunrise of the Pee Dee, a Career Development Consultant, and an Adjunct Professor of Religion at Limestone College. He is currently a Pastor at Wayside Chapel Baptist Church and an Education Consultant. Alexander has served on the Pee Dee Regional Council of Governments.

Education

  • MDiv, Religion, Howard University School of Divinity, 1995-1998
  • BA, Francis Marion University, 1976-1991
  • AD, Durham Business College, 1976

Professional Experience

  • MDiv, Religion, Howard University School of Divinity, 1995-1998
  • BA, Francis Marion University, 1976-1991
  • AD, Durham Business College, 1976
  • Adjunct Professor, Limestone College
  • Managing Partner, Sunrise of the Pee Dee
  • Pastor, Wayside Chapel Baptist Church

Political Experience

  • MDiv, Religion, Howard University School of Divinity, 1995-1998
  • BA, Francis Marion University, 1976-1991
  • AD, Durham Business College, 1976
  • Adjunct Professor, Limestone College
  • Managing Partner, Sunrise of the Pee Dee
  • Pastor, Wayside Chapel Baptist Church
  • Representative, South Carolina State House of Representatives, District 59, 2007-present
  • Candidate, South Carolina State House of Representatives, District 59, 2018, 2020
  • Member, Florence County Council, District Number 3, 1990-2006

Former Committees/Caucuses

Former Member, Insurance Subcommittee, South Carolina State House of Representatives

Former Member, Labor, Commerce, and Industry Committee, South Carolina State House of Representatives

Former Member, Public Utilities Subcommittee, South Carolina State House of Representatives

Former Member, Subcommittee on Business and Commerce, South Carolina State House of Representatives

Former Member, Subcommittee on Higher Education, South Carolina State House of Representatives

Former Member, Subcommittee on Public Safety, South Carolina State House of Representatives

Former Member, Subcommittee on Social Services, Mental Health, and Children's Affairs, South Carolina State House of Representatives

Current Legislative Committees

Member, Committee to Publish the South Carolina Reports

Member, Education and Public Works Committee

Member, Regulations and Administrative Procedures Committee

Chair, Subcommittee on Business, Commerce, and Administration

Member, Subcommittee on K-12

Member, Subcommittee on Transportation

Religious, Civic, and other Memberships

  • MDiv, Religion, Howard University School of Divinity, 1995-1998
  • BA, Francis Marion University, 1976-1991
  • AD, Durham Business College, 1976
  • Adjunct Professor, Limestone College
  • Managing Partner, Sunrise of the Pee Dee
  • Pastor, Wayside Chapel Baptist Church
  • Representative, South Carolina State House of Representatives, District 59, 2007-present
  • Candidate, South Carolina State House of Representatives, District 59, 2018, 2020
  • Member, Florence County Council, District Number 3, 1990-2006
  • Member, 100 Black Men of the Pee Dee
  • Former President, Boys and Girls Club of Florence
  • Member, Boy Scouts of the Pee Dee Executive Board
  • Charter Member, Florence Breakfast Rotary Club
  • Member, Francis Marion Society
  • Member/Former President, Habitat for Humanity Board of Directors
  • Member, Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity Incorporated
  • Member, Mercy Medicine Board
  • Former President, NAACP Florence Branch
  • Member, National Association of Black County Officials
  • Member, National Association of County Officials
  • Member, Pee Dee Chapter, American Red Cross
  • Member, Pee Dee Regional Council of Governments
  • Member, South Carolina Alliance of Black Educators
  • Member, South Carolina Association of Black County Officials
  • Member, South Carolina Association of Guidance Counselors
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