Charles Alexander Harvin

Charles Alexander Harvin DEMDemocrat

American politician

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Charles Alexander HarvinDEMDemocrat American politician
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Age at Death1950-2005
30
Years of Experience
SCResidence (state)

Charles Alexander Harvin III (February 7, 1950 – October 11, 2005) was an American attorney and politician who was a state legislator from South Carolina. He was a Democrat. Born in Sumter, South Carolina, Harvin received his bachelor's degree from Charleston Southern University and his law degree from Augusta Law School. Harvin served in the South Carolina House of Representatives from 1977 until his death in 2005, aged 55 after a long illness and was from Summerton, South Carolina. His wife Cathy Harvin was elected to the seat and served until her own death in 2010 at the age of 56.

Education4 - 4 of 2
Augusta Law School
JD
1976
Charleston Southern University
BA
1972
Past Positions1 - 10 of 10
Majority Leader Emeritus
South Carolina State House of Representatives
1986 - 2005
Representative
South Carolina State House of Representatives
1976 - 2005
Majority Leader
South Carolina State House of Representatives
1982 - 1986
Delegate
Democratic National Convention
1984
Majority Whip
South Carolina State House of Representatives
1979 - 1982
Chairman
Clarendon County Democratic Party
1979
Vice Chairman
South Carolina Democratic Party
1976 - 1978
Vice-President
South Carolina Young Democrats
1972 - 1973
Major
South Carolina State Guard
1980 - Current
Experience
Full-time Legislator
Other Experience1 - 20 of 20
Board Member
Confederation of South Carolina Local Historical Societies Exchange Council
1985 - 1991
Board of Directors
South Caroliniana Society
1986 - 1989
Board of Visitors
Medical University of South Carolina
1986 - 1987
First Families of South Carolina
1987
Clarendon County Historical Society
Vice-Presidnet 1983-1984, President
1985 - 1986
Huguenot Society of South Carolina
1985
Board of Visitors
Clemson University
1977
Vice Chair
Charleston Southern University Alumni Board
1975 - 1976
Board
South Carolina Federation of Historical Societies
Board of Govoners
South Carolina Reinsurance Facility
Experience
Williamsburg Chamber of Commerce
Experience
Omar Shrine Temple
Experience
Scottish Rite
Experience
Masonic Lodge #105
Life Member
Alpha Phi Omega National Service Fraternity
NCSL Executive Committe
1988 - 1991
Vice Chair
NCSL Labor, Commerce and Economic Development Committee
1985 - 1990
Trustee
South Carolina Hall of Fame
1983 - 1984
Vice Chairman
Joint Agriculture Study Committee
Vice Chariman
United States Constitution Bicentennial Committee