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Herbert Kirsh
Herbert Kirsh was a Democratic member of the South Carolina House of Representatives, representing District 47.
Education
Kirsh earned his B.A. from Duke University in 1949.
Professional experience
Kirsh served in the United States Naval Reserves for two years. He then worked as a businessman with Kirsh Department Store. He is now retired.
Political experience
Kirsh served as a County Delegate at the State Democratic Convention. He also served as Mayor Pro Tempore for the City of Clover from 1971 to 1975. He then served as Mayor from 1975 to 1978. Kirsh joined the South Carolina State House of Representatives in 1978 and served in that position until 2010, representing the 47th District.
Committee assignments
While in the South Carolina House, Kirsh served on the following committee:
- Invitations and Memorial Resolutions Committee, South Carolina House, Chair
- Ways and Means Committee, South Carolina House, Secretary
- Subcommittee on General Government, Personnel, and Benefits
- Subcommittee on Legislative, Executive, and Local Government
- Subcommittee on Proviso, Chair
Elections
2010
Kirsh ran unopposed in the June 8 Democratic primary for District 47 of the South Carolina House of Representatives. Kirsh was defeated by Tommy Pope (R) in the general election on November 2.[1]
2008
On November 4, 2008, Kirsh won re-election unopposed to the South Carolina House of Representatives with 11,254 votes, representing District 47.
Kirsh raised $41,069 for his campaign.[2]
| South Carolina House of Representatives, District 47 (2008) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
 Herbert Kirsh (D)
|
11,254 | |||
Campaign finance summary
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Personal
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Kirsh is widowed and has four children.
External links
- South Carolina House of Representative - Rep. Herbert Kirsh (dead link)
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2008, 2006, 2004, 2002, 2000, 1998, 1996
Footnotes
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by - |
South Carolina House of Representatives District 47 1978–2010 |
Succeeded by Tommy Pope (R) |
