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Jesse L. Cooksey | |
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Chairman of the South Carolina Republican Party | |
In office 1977–1979 | |
Preceded by | C. Kenneth Powell |
Succeeded by | Dr. George G. Graham |
Personal details | |
Born | Jesse L. Cooksey May 23, 1932 Spartanburg County, South Carolina, United States |
Died | 3 April 2016 Spartanburg, South Carolina, United States | (aged 83)
Political party | Republican |
Spouse | Jean Cooksey |
Jesse L. Cooksey (May 23, 1932 – April 3, 2016) was the chairman of the South Carolina Republican Party from 1974 to 1976.[1] He presided over the party during the tumultuous period of Richard Nixon's resignation and Gerald Ford's term in office.[2]