James C. 'Tee' Ferguson (November 3, 1950 - October 7, 2011 ) was an American politician, attorney and circuit judge from Spartanburg.

Tee Ferguson
Member of the South Carolina House of Representatives
from the 31st district
In office
1983–1989
Preceded byHudson L. Barksdale Sr.
Succeeded byDonald W. Beatty
Personal details
BornNovember 3, 1950
Spartanburg, South Carolina, United States
DiedOctober 7, 2011
Political partyDemocratic
EducationWofford College University of South Carolina School of Law
OccupationAttorney and businessman

Ferguson was a Democratic member of the South Carolina House of Representatives from the 31st District, serving from 1983 to 1989. He served on the Advisory Committee on the Commission of Higher Education.[1]

Ferguson lost his seat as a result of Operation Lost Trust.[2]

Post-legislative career

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Ferguson was co-owner of a medical equipment and supply business in North Carolina.[3]

In 2004, Ferguson ran for U. S. Senate[4] under the United Citizens Party. The election was won by Republican candidate Jim DeMint.[5]

Death

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Ferguson died in 2011.[6]

References

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  1. ^ "South Carolina Legislature Online - Member Biography". www.scstatehouse.gov. Retrieved 23 July 2024.
  2. ^ Writer, Staff. "Ferguson pleads guilty in drug case". Spartanburg Herald Journal. Retrieved 23 July 2024.
  3. ^ "James Ferguson Obituary (2011) - Spartanburg, SC - Spartanburg Herald-Journal". Legacy.com. Retrieved 23 July 2024.
  4. ^ "South Carolina US Senate Candidates, 2003-2004". Open Secrets. 2004. Retrieved July 23, 2024.
  5. ^ "STATISTICS OF THE PRESIDENTIAL AND CONGRESSIONAL ELECTION OF NOVEMBER 2, 2004" (PDF). Clerk of the House of Representatives. June 7, 2005. Retrieved July 23, 2024.
  6. ^ "Former judge, state legislator James 'Tee' Ferguson dies". Spartanburg Herald Journal. Retrieved 23 July 2024-. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |access-date= (help)