Vernon Stephens (politician) explained

Vernon Stephens
State Senate:	South Carolina
District:	39th
Term Start:	November 9, 2020
Term End:	November 6, 2024
Predecessor:	John W. Matthews Jr.
Successor:	Tom Fernandez
Birth Date:	14 December 1957
Birth Place:	Bowman, South Carolina
Alma Mater:	South Carolina State University (B.S.)
Party:	Democratic

Vernon Stephens (born December 14, 1957) is an American politician. He was a member of the South Carolina Senate from the 39th District, serving from 2021 to 2024.^[1] He is a member of the Democratic party.

Stephens served as the Parliamentarian of the South Carolina Legislative Black Caucus.^[2]

Electoral history

2020 South Carolina Senate

This seat was one of three open seats in this election cycle. Stephens was one of four candidates to run in the Democratic primary, finishing first to advance to a runoff against Cindy Evans.^[3]

2024 South Carolina Senate

Stephens was defeated by Republican challenger Tom Fernandez in the general election.^[4]

Notes and References

Web site: Huff . Christopher . Stephens wins Senate seat; Cobb-Hunter, Govan re-elected to House . MDJOnline.com . November 5, 2020 . en.
"Leadership". South Carolina Legislative Black Caucus. 2023. Retrieved March 13, 2023.
Web site: Harris . Bradley . Stephens wins runoff; Democrat will face GOP candidate for Senate 39 seat . The Times and Democrat . 12 July 2020 . en.
Web site: Connaughton . Kevin . 2024-11-05 . Republican challenger unseats Democrat in SC Senate 39 race . 2024-11-13 . WISTV . en.