Thomas Jonathan Ervin was born on May 14,1952 and is an American attorney, former judge, one-time politician and former radio station owner.
11 Facts About Tom Ervin
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Tom Ervin had been running for Governor of South Carolina in the 2014 gubernatorial election as an Independent, but in late October he dropped out and endorsed Democratic nominee Vincent Sheheen.
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Tom Ervin graduated from Erskine College with a bachelor's degree in history, and then the University of South Carolina School of Law in 1977.
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Tom Ervin was elected to serve in the South Carolina House of Representatives, representing the seventh district, as a member of the Democratic Party.
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Tom Ervin has not held any type of public office since this term expired in 1983.
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Tom Ervin served two terms in the state House, and then served on the South Carolina Workers' Compensation Commission.
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Tom Ervin served a circuit court judge for 14 years.
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In 2005, when House Speaker David Wilkins was named United States Ambassador to Canada, Tom Ervin ran in the special election to replace him as a member of the Republican Party.
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Tom Ervin then challenged Jean H Toal, a member of the South Carolina Supreme Court, in a 1996 election, which he lost.
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Tom Ervin desired to run against Nikki Haley, the incumbent Governor of South Carolina, in the Republican primary for the 2014 gubernatorial election.
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Tom Ervin purchased WRIX-FM, WRIX and WANS, three Anderson County radio stations, in 2013.