Rita Allison | |
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Member of the South CarolinaHouseofRepresentatives from the 36th district | |
In office 2008 –December 6, 2022 | |
Succeeded by | Robert Harris |
Personal details | |
Born | Spartanburg,South Carolina,U.S. | February 19,1940
Political party | Republican |
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