Representative Tommy Pope

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NameTommy Pope
PositionRepresentative
Statestate representatives     South Carolina     
PartyRepublican
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Tommy Pope, born on July 24, 1962, is an American politician affiliated with the Republican Party. He has been serving as a member of the South Carolina House of Representatives, representing District 47, since 2010.

Representative Tommy Pope



Thomas E. “Tommy” Pope, born on July 24, 1962, is an accomplished figure in South Carolina politics. As a Republican, he has held several significant positions throughout his career.

  1. Legal Career:

    • From 1993 to 2006, Pope served as the Solicitor (equivalent to a district attorney) for the Sixteenth Judicial Circuit in South Carolina. During this time, he represented the people of Union and York counties.
    • Notably, Pope prosecuted Susan Smith in 1995 for the tragic drowning death of her two children.
  2. Political Journey:

    • Since 2010, Tommy Pope has been a member of the South Carolina House of Representatives, representing the 47th District.
    • He currently holds the position of Speaker pro tempore within the South Carolina House of Representatives.
  3. Education and Professional Life:

    • Pope earned his Bachelor of Science (B.S.) and Juris Doctor (J.D.) degrees from the University of South Carolina.
    • Beyond politics, he is a managing partner at the Elrod Pope Law Firm in Rock Hill, South Carolina.

Despite narrowly missing out on a congressional seat in 2017, Tommy Pope continues to be an influential voice in South Carolina politics.

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