John King's Biography
- State House (SC) - District 49, Democratic
On The Ballot: Running, Democratic for State House (SC) - District 49
Contact Information
Office
309B Blatt Building
Columbia, SC 29201
Post Office Box 11555
Rock Hill, SC 29731
Full Name:
John Richard Christopher King
Gender:
Male
Family:
Single
Birth Date:
06/25/1976
Birth Place:
Chester, SC
Home City:
Rock Hill, SC
Attended, Charlotte School of Law, 2014-2016
MEd, Educational Management, Strayer University, 2006
AAS, Funeral Service/Mortuary Service, Gupton Jones College of Funeral Service, 1997-1998
BA, Sociology, Morehouse College, 1993-1997
Representative, South Carolina State House of Representatives, District 49, 2009-present
Former Chief Minority Whip, South Carolina Democratic House Caucus
Candidate, South Carolina State House of Representatives, District 49, 2022
Member, Chester County Council, 2000-2006
Member, Chester City Council, 1999
Member, College and University Trustee Screening Commission
Member, Ethics Committee
Second Vice Chair, Judiciary Committee
Member, Subcommittee on Election Laws
Former Member, Education and Public Works Committee, South Carolina State House of Representatives
Former Member, Ethics Committee, South Carolina State House of Representatives
Former Member, Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs Committee, South Carolina State House of Representatives
Former Member, Subcommittee on K-12, South Carolina State House of Representatives
Former Member, Subcommittee on Motor Vehicles, South Carolina State House of Representatives
Former Member, Subcommittee on Special Laws, South Carolina State House of Representatives
Adjunct Instructor, Clinton College, 2011-present
Director, Christopher King's Funeral Home, 1999-present
Adjunct Instructor, York Technical College, 2006-2008
Office Manager Assistant, Orthodontic Centers of America, 2003
Career Advisor Assistant, Atlanta University Center Career Planning and Placement, 1994-1998
Member, Taylor Delk Sickle Cell Foundation, 2009-present
Former Governor, 5th District Funeral Directors' and Morticians' Association
Member, Burning Bush Masonic Lodge 186
Former Member, Calvary Baptist Church
Member, Chris King Community Choir
Member, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Celebration Committee
Member, Freedom Temple Ministries
Member, Morehouse College Alumni Association
Member, National Funeral Directors' and Morticians' Association
Member, Omega Psi Phi Fraternity
Member, Rock Hill Branch, NAACP
Member, South Carolina Funeral Directors' and Morticians' Association
Member, York County Optimist Club
Chair/Vice Chair, National Black Legislative Caucus, Region V, 2012-2018
Reason for Seeking Public Office:
I am seeking re-election because my work advocating for the people of District 49 is far from over. I thank you for your support and prayers.