Michael F. Rivers Sr. | |
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Member of the South CarolinaHouseofRepresentatives from the 121st district | |
Assumed office November 14, 2016 | |
Preceded by | Kenneth Hodges |
Personal details | |
Born | Baltimore,Maryland,United States | October 16,1958
Political party | Democratic |
Alma mater | Claflin University (B.S.) |
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