John M. Knotts, Jr. | |
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| Member of the South Carolina Senate from the 23rd district | |
| In office 2002–2012 | |
| Preceded by | Joe Wilson |
| Succeeded by | Katrina Shealy |
| Member of the South Carolina House of Representatives from the 88th district | |
| In office 1994–2002 | |
| Preceded by | C. Lenoir Sturkie |
| Succeeded by | Mac Toole |
| Personal details | |
| Born | December 12, 1944 West Columbia, South Carolina |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Betty Lee |
| Profession | law enforcement |
John M. "Jake" Knotts, Jr. (born December 12, 1944) is a former Republican member of the South Carolina Senate, representing the 23rd District from 2002 to 2012. Previously he was a member of the South Carolina House of Representatives from 1994 through 2002.