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Maggie Wallace Glover
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| Member of the South Carolina Senate | |
| In office 1992–2004 |
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| Preceded by | Frank Gilbert |
| Succeeded by | Kent M. Williams |
| Member of the South Carolina House of Representatives | |
| In office 1989–1992 |
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| Preceded by | Frank Gilbert |
| Succeeded by | Jesse E. Hines |
| Personal details | |
| Born |
Maggie Wallace
August 29, 1948 Florence, South Carolina, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Children | 1 |
| Alma mater | Fayetteville State University (B.A.) Francis Marion College (M.Ed.) |
Maggie Wallace Glover was born on August 29, 1948. She is a former American politician from the Democratic Party. She served in both the South Carolina State Senate and the South Carolina House of Representatives.
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Early Life and Schooling
Maggie Wallace Glover was born in Florence, South Carolina. Her parents were Ethel and Fulton Wallace. She went to Fayetteville State University and earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in 1970. Later, she received a Master of Education degree from Francis Marion College in 1982.
Political Journey
Serving in the South Carolina State Senate
Maggie Glover made history in South Carolina. She was the first African-American woman to be elected to the South Carolina Senate. She represented District 30 from 1992 until 2004.
Serving in the South Carolina House of Representatives
Before joining the Senate, Glover was a member of the South Carolina House of Representatives. She served District 62 from 1989 to 1992.
Important Action: The Confederate Flag
While serving in the House in 1991, Maggie Glover took an important step. She introduced a resolution asking for the Confederate flag to be removed. This flag was flying on top of the South Carolina State House building. Several other representatives supported her resolution. They believed the flag should no longer be displayed there.
External Links
- Senator Maggie Wallace Glover
- Image of Representative Maggie Glover at the South Carolina State House, 1992
- Rep. Maggie Glover introduces resolution to remove Confederate Flag from State House, 1991
