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District 72 (Richland County)

Democrat - Richland

Columbia Address

335C Blatt Bldg.
Columbia, 29201

Home Phone: (803) 256-3582

Business Phone: (803) 734-2997

Home Address

P.O. Box 50333
Columbia, 29250

Home Phone: (803) 256-3582

Business Phone: (803) 933-9800

Committee Assignments

• Judiciary, 1st V.C.

Sponsored Bills

Primary Sponsor:  Yes   No
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Voting Record

Search Session: 2013-2014 (120) 2011-2012 (119)

Service In Public Office

• House of Representatives, 1997 - Present

Personal Information

• Attorney
• Residing at 1718 Hollywood Dr., Columbia
• Born September 9, 1967 in Columbia
• Son of James E., Sr. and Nina (Nelson) Smith
• University of South Carolina, B.A., 1990, J.D., 1995
• February 9, 1991 married Mary Kirkland Thomas, 4 children, James Emerson III, Thomas Bridges, Paul Bradford, and Shannon Elizabeth
• Member of Trinity Episcopal Cathedral and Church of the Apostles
• United States Army Reserve, January 1996-August 1998
• South Carolina Army National Guard, 1998-
• Active duty OEF Afghanistan, February 2007-May 2008