John E. Courson | |
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| President pro tempore of the South Carolina Senate[1] | |
| In office March 13, 2012 – June 4, 2014 | |
| Preceded by | Glenn F. McConnell |
| Succeeded by | Yancey McGill |
| Member of the South Carolina Senate from the 20th district | |
| In office December 15, 1985 – June 4, 2018 | |
| Succeeded by | Dick Harpootlian |
| Personal details | |
| Born | November 21, 1944 Columbia, South Carolina |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Elizabeth Exum |
John E. Courson (born November 21, 1944) is a former American politician. He served as a Republican member of the South Carolina Senate, representing the 20th District from 1985 to 2018. He resigned after pleading guilty to a common law misconduct charge in office.[2]