Dick Harpootlian
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Richard A. "Dick" Harpootlian (born January 23, 1949) is an American attorney and politician serving as a member of the South Carolina Senate from the 20th district. He served as the chair of the South Carolina Democratic Party from 1998 to 2003 and again from 2011 to 2013. He also previously served as solicitor (district attorney) for the Fifth Judicial Circuit of South Carolina from 1991 until 1995.
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Dick Harpootlian | |
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Member of the South Carolina Senate from the 20th district | |
Assumed office November 14, 2018 | |
Preceded by | John Courson |
Chair of the South Carolina Democratic Party | |
In office 2011–2013 | |
Preceded by | Carol Fowler |
Succeeded by | Jaime Harrison |
In office 1998–2003 | |
Preceded by | Ronnie Maxwell |
Succeeded by | Joe Erwin |
Solicitor for the Fifth Judicial Circuit of South Carolina | |
In office 1991–1995 | |
Preceded by | James Anders |
Succeeded by | Warren "Barney" Giese |
Personal details | |
Born | (1949-01-23) January 23, 1949 (age 75) New York |
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse | Jamie Lindler |
Children | 1 |
Education | Clemson University (BA) University of South Carolina (JD) |
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As a member of the South Carolina Senate, Harpootlian has been a frequent critic of the state's budgetary practices. He is a member of the Senate Judiciary Committee.