Thomas T. Medlock

Thomas Travis Medlock (born August 28, 1934) is an American politician and member of the Democratic Party from the state of South Carolina. He served as the 48th Attorney General of South Carolina from 1983 to 1995, in the South Carolina Senate from 1972 to 1976 and in the South Carolina House of Representatives from 1965 to 1972, representing Richland County, South Carolina. He ran for Governor of South Carolina in 1994 but lost in the Democratic primary. He is a lawyer in Columbia, South Carolina.[1] He also wrote a book called Blood Red Spot.

Thomas T. Medlock
48th Attorney General of South Carolina
In office
January 3, 1983  January 3, 1995
GovernorRichard Riley
Carroll A. Campbell Jr.
Preceded byDaniel R. McLeod
Succeeded byCharlie Condon
Member of the South Carolina Senate from the 7th district
In office
1972–1976
Member of the South Carolina House of Representatives for Richland County
In office
1965–1972
Personal details
Born (1934-08-28) August 28, 1934
Joanna, South Carolina, U.S.
Political partyDemocratic
SpouseLaura Virginia Orr
ChildrenTom
Glen
Residence(s)Columbia, South Carolina
Alma materWofford College
Occupationlawyer

References

  1. Legislative Manual. South Carolina General Assembly. 1967. p. 114. Retrieved 30 July 2017.


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