Larry Koon (politician)
American politician (1944–2021) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Larry Labruce Koon (February 18, 1944 – October 15, 2021)[2] was an American politician in the state of South Carolina. He served in the South Carolina House of Representatives as a member of the Republican Party from 1975 to 2004, representing Lexington County, South Carolina.[3][4] In 2004, he was defeated in a Republican primary runoff 55%–45%, and subsequently succeeded in the South Carolina House of Representatives by future governor and United States Ambassador to the United Nations Nikki Haley.[5] At the time of his defeat, he was the longest serving member of the house.
Quick Facts Member of the South Carolina House of Representatives from the 87th district, Preceded by ...
Larry Koon | |
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Member of the South Carolina House of Representatives from the 87th district | |
In office 1975–2005 | |
Preceded by | District created |
Succeeded by | Nikki Haley |
Personal details | |
Born | (1944-02-18)February 18, 1944 Leesville, South Carolina |
Died | October 15, 2021(2021-10-15) (aged 77) Lexington, South Carolina |
Political party | Republican |
Spouse | Katheryn Mack |
Children | Four |
Residence | Lexington, South Carolina |
Alma mater | University of South Carolina[1] |
Occupation | Insurance Management |
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