Larry Koon (politician)

Larry Labruce Koon (February 18, 1944 – October 15, 2021)[2] was an American politician in the state of South Carolina. He served in the South Carolina House of Representatives as a member of the Republican Party from 1975 to 2004, representing Lexington County, South Carolina.[3][4] In 2004, he was defeated in a Republican primary runoff 55%–45%, and subsequently succeeded in the South Carolina House of Representatives by future governor and United States Ambassador to the United Nations Nikki Haley.[5] At the time of his defeat, he was the longest serving member of the house.

Larry Koon
Member of the South Carolina House of Representatives
from the 87th district
In office
1975–2005
Preceded byDistrict created
Succeeded byNikki Haley
Personal details
Born(1944-02-18)February 18, 1944
Leesville, South Carolina
DiedOctober 15, 2021(2021-10-15) (aged 77)
Lexington, South Carolina
Political partyRepublican
SpouseKatheryn Mack
ChildrenFour
ResidenceLexington, South Carolina
Alma materUniversity of South Carolina[1]
OccupationInsurance Management

References

  1. "South Carolina Legislature Online - Member Biography". www.scstatehouse.gov.
  2. Larry LaBruce Koon Obituary
  3. Assembly, South Carolina General (11 April 1986). "Legislative Manual - General Assembly of South Carolina". General Assembly of South Carolina. via Google Books.
  4. "South Carolina Legislature Online - Member Biography". www.scstatehouse.gov.
  5. "Our Campaigns - SC State House 087 - R Runoff Race - Jun 22, 2004". www.ourcampaigns.com.


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