Tameika Isaac Devine | |
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Member of the South Carolina Senate from the 19th district | |
Assumed office January 8, 2024 | |
Preceded by | John L. Scott Jr. |
Personal details | |
Political party | Democratic |
Residence | Columbia,South Carolina |
Alma mater | Hampton University University of South Carolina School of Law |
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Devine was an Assistant Attorney General for South Carolina. [3] She was the first African-American female to serve on Columbia City Council. [4]
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