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Joyce Dickerson
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| Chair of the Richland County Council | |
| In office January 2017 – January 2021 |
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| Preceded by | Torrey Rush |
| Succeeded by | Derrek Pugh |
| Member of the Richland County Council | |
| In office January 2005 – January 2021 |
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| Born | June 14, 1945 Savannah, Georgia, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Education | Midlands Technical College Benedict College (BA) |
Joyce Dickerson (born June 14, 1945) is an American politician from South Carolina. She worked as a leader on the Richland County Council for many years. She even served as the Chair of the Council.
Early Life and Education
Joyce Dickerson was born in Savannah, Georgia. In 1975, she moved to Columbia, South Carolina. This was after her husband retired from the United States Air Force.
After moving, she went to college. She studied at Benedict College and earned a degree in Business Administration. She also attended Midlands Technical College and got a degree in Psychology. Before becoming a politician, she worked as an auditor. She retired from that job in 2006.
Getting Involved in Politics
Joyce Dickerson has been active in politics since the 1980s. She is a member of the Democratic Party. She first ran for a seat in the South Carolina House of Representatives in 1996, but she did not win.
In 2004, she was elected to the Richland County Council. This council helps manage the local government in Richland County. She also became a leader in groups like the National Federation of Women Legislators. This group helps women who are elected officials. She worked on committees that focused on technology and transportation. She also led the Women of the National Association of Counties.
In 2016, Joyce Dickerson was one of many African American women who supported Hillary Rodham Clinton for President.
Running for U.S. Senate
In October 2013, Joyce Dickerson announced she would run for a seat in the United States Senate. She wanted to challenge the current senator, Tim Scott, in the 2014 election.
She won against other candidates in her party's primary election. However, she lost the main election to Tim Scott.
See also
- Black women in American politics
- List of African-American United States Senate candidates
