Raymond E. Cleary III | |
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Member of the South Carolina Senate from the 34th district | |
In office 2004 - 2017 | |
Preceded by | Arthur Ravenel Jr. |
Succeeded by | Stephen L. Goldfinch |
Personal details | |
Born | Lincoln County,North Carolina | August 13,1948
Political party | Republican |
Spouse | Lisa |
Profession | Dentist |
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