June 6, 2018 •
South Carolina Lawmaker Resigns After Entering Guilty Plea
State Sen. John Courson resigned from the South Carolina Legislature on Monday, June 4, after pleading guilty to willful misconduct and agreeing to cooperate with ongoing ethics investigations. Courson, a former Senate president pro tempore who served 33 years in […]
State Sen. John Courson resigned from the South Carolina Legislature on Monday, June 4, after pleading guilty to willful misconduct and agreeing to cooperate with ongoing ethics investigations.
Courson, a former Senate president pro tempore who served 33 years in the state Legislature, was indicted last year on multiple corruption charges stemming from his conversion of campaign money for personal use.
A special election will be called to fill the District 20 seat.
January 3, 2017 •
Maryland District 20 Seat Soon to be Vacant
The District 20 seat will soon be vacant when Congressman-elect James Raskin (D) transfers to Washington, D.C. and Delegate Will Smith (D) fills Raskin’s position in the Maryland Senate. Two public forums will be held by the Montgomery County Democratic […]
The District 20 seat will soon be vacant when Congressman-elect James Raskin (D) transfers to Washington, D.C. and Delegate Will Smith (D) fills Raskin’s position in the Maryland Senate.
Two public forums will be held by the Montgomery County Democratic Central Committee in January to recommend one of the six candidates pursuing the spot. Gov. Larry Hogan has 30 days to make the appointment based on the recommendations of the party committee.
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