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Jefferson Marion Long Jr.

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Jefferson Marion Long Jr.
Member of the South Carolina Senate
In office
1985–1990
Personal details
Born(1927-03-05)March 5, 1927
Loris, South Carolina, U.S.
DiedApril 25, 2003(2003-04-25) (aged 76)
Political partyDemocratic
Alma materUniversity of South Carolina

Jefferson Marion Long Jr. (March 5, 1927 – April 25, 2003), also known as J. M. Long Jr., was an American politician. He served as a Democratic member of the South Carolina Senate.

Life and career

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Long was born in Loris, South Carolina. He attended the University of South Carolina.[1]

Long served in the South Carolina Senate from 1985[1] to 1990. He lost his seat as a result of Operation Lost Trust, after pleading guilty to accepting a $42,000 bribe.

Long died[2] on April 25, 2003, at the age of 76.

References

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  1. ^ a b Legislative Manual - General Assembly of South Carolina, General Assembly of South Carolina, 1990
  2. ^ "Ex-state senator involved in Operation Lost Trust dies". Spartanburg Herald-Journal. April 28, 2003. Retrieved May 4, 2024.