Patsy Knight

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Patsy Knight
Member of the South CarolinaHouseofRepresentatives
from the 97th district
Assumed office
2006
Personal details
Born (1938-12-09) December 9, 1938 (age 85)
Conway, South Carolina, United States
Political party Democratic

Patsy Gleaton Knight (born December 9, 1938) is an American politician. She is a member of the South Carolina House of Representatives from the 97th District, serving since 2006. She is a member of the Democratic party. [1]

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References

  1. "Patsy Knight". Project Vote Smart. Retrieved April 25, 2015.