Who Is The Black Senator From South Carolina? How Many Representation Does South Carolina Have?

Tim Scott is a black senator from South Carolina.

Scott is an alumnus of South Carolina’s Palmetto Boys State program, an experience he cites as influential in his decision to enter public service. After graduating from college, Scott worked as an insurance agent and financial adviser.

Scott is one of 11 African-Americans to have served in the US Senate, and the first to have served in both chambers of Congress. He is the 1st African-American senator from South Carolina, the first African-American senator elected from the Southern United States since 1881.

In late 2022, it was reported that several US senators such as John Barrasso, John Cornyn, and Joni Ernst, had encouraged Scott to run for president of the United States in the 2024 elections. In April 2023, Scott formed an exploratory committee to run for president potentially. Scott filed with the Federal Election Commission on May 19, to run for president.