Joseph H. Jefferson

Joseph H. Jefferson (born May 31, 1947) was a member of the South Carolina House of Representatives, representing the 102nd District from 2004 to 2024. He is a member of the Democratic Party.

Background Jefferson was born on May 31, 1947, to Joseph H. and Omega T. Jefferson. He graduated from St. Stephens High School and then attended Claflin University, where he earned a B.S. in 1970. Jefferson also attended the South Carolina Criminal Justice Academy Magistrate School in 1999. On May 30, 1970, he married Deloris Livingston and the couple has 3 children, Trena Mack, Marva Patterson, and Joseph III.

Political career Jefferson was a Specialist Assistant to Congressman Mendel Jackson Davis from 1972 to 1980, Chairman of the Berkeley County School Board and represented the Sixth Congressional District as a member of the South Carolina Department of Transportation Commission from 1994 to 1998. Jefferson served as a Magistrate Judge for Berkeley County for 32 years.

Jefferson served as 2nd Vice Chair of the House Labor, Commerce and Industry Committee.