Harvey Peeler

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Harvey Peeler
South Carolina State Senate District 14
Incumbent
Assumed office 1980
Current term ends 2012
Political party	Republican
Profession	Businessman/Dairyman
Website	Senate website

Harvey Peeler (b. September 12, 1948) has been a Republican member of the South Carolina Senate since 1980, representing the 14th district.

Education

Peeler earned his BS from Clemson University in 1970.

Professional experience

Peeler was a Lieutenant in the United States Army from 1970 to 1972. He has worked as Vice President and General Manager of Peeler Jersey Farms Inc. since 1974. He is currently a businessman and dairyman.

Political experience

Peeler was on the South Carolina Appalachian Council of Governments. He served as Chair of the Finance Committee from 1977 to 1980. He joined the South Carolina State Senate in 1980. He has served in that position since, representing the 14th district.

Committee membership

• Education Committee, South Carolina Senate
• Ethics Committee, South Carolina Senate
• Finance Committee, South Carolina Senate
• Interstate Cooperation Committee, South Carolina Senate
• Medical Affairs Committee, South Carolina Senate
• Transportation Committee, South Carolina Senate

Personal life

Peeler and his wife Ila LaDonna have three children.

External links

• Profile from the South Carolina Legislature
• Profile from Project Vote Smart
• Campaign Contributions: 2008, 2006, 2004, 2002, 2000, 1996

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