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Deon Tedder kept his promises as a State Representative. He will keep fighting for you and our community in the Senate.
Deon Tedder has devoted his life to public service and advocating for the underserved.
A graduate of South Carolina State University and the University of South Carolina Law School, Deon lives in North Charleston and serves his community as an attorney.
Deon has spent much of his life in public service. While in college, he worked in the office of the late Senator Edward (Ted) Kennedy, where he assisted on the Health, Education, Labor & Pension (HELP) Committee. As a law student at the University of South Carolina School of Law, he advocated for the underserved by serving as a Guardian Ad Litem for Richland County’s Court Appointed Special Advocates Program (CASA).
Deon also represented indigent clients in courtroom proceedings in Magistrate Court through the University of South Carolina’s Criminal Law Practice Clinic. He served as a judicial law clerk to the Honorable L. Casey Manning in Columbia, South Carolina, which allowed him to gain a unique understanding of legal matters from both sides of the aisle.
During his time as a State Representative, Deon has been a vocal advocate for HBCUs, passing legislation to create “HBCU Day” on the third Tuesday in February to bring attention to the contributions HBCUs have made to South Carolina. A member of the House Education and Public Works Committee, Deon has led the fight against attempts to censor Black history from being taught in the classroom and has advocated for more investment in public education.
Deon is a member of the American Bar Association, South Carolina Bar Association, Charleston County Bar Association, South Carolina Association for Justice, and South Carolina Black Lawyers Association. For five years, Deon worked as an attorney at David Aylor Law Offices. In 2023, Deon joined Rogers, Patrick, Westbrook & Brickman (RPWB) where he works on product liability, personal injury and criminal defense cases. Deon was recognized by the National Black Lawyers Association as Top 40 under 40 Personal Injury attorneys. He is also a 2022-23 Super Lawyers Rising Star for personal injury litigation.
As both an elected official and a lawyer, Deon has been a voice for the voiceless and a changemaker in his community.
Deon Tedder’s PRIORITIES
Education
Affordable Housing
Criminal Law Reform
Deon Tedder In The Press
Dr. Annie Andrews Endorses Deon Tedder for S.C. Senate District 42
CHARLESTON – Pediatrician and former congressional candidate Dr. Annie Andrews has endorsed Rep. Deon Tedder in the race to fill an influential state senate seat that serves Charleston and North Charleston. A special election is being held this September to replace...
Rep. Deon Tedder Files for S.C. Senate District 42
State Representative Deon Tedder (D-House District 109) today announced he is running for state Senate District 42, a seat currently held by Senator Marlon Kimpson (D-Charleston). Kimpson plans to resign at the end of the legislative session to fulfill an appointment...
Conservation Voters of South Carolina Endorse Deon Tedder
COLUMBIA – Conservation Voters of South Carolina has endorsed Deon Tedder for his re-election to the State House of Representatives. From their endorsement letter: I am pleased to inform you that Conservation Voters of South Carolina (CVSC) has endorsed your...
Lawmakers seek to repeal SC law that bans student loan defaulters from state jobs
COLUMBIA — A North Charleston lawmaker has introduced a bill seeking to repeal a decades-old law that prohibits people who default on federal student loans from holding government jobs. State Rep. Marvin Pendarvis said the law, which led to the firing earlier this...
‘HBCU Day’ Bill to be Signed into Law Tuesday
COLUMBIA – “Historically Black Colleges and Universities Day” will be recognized in South Carolina the third Tuesday in February of each year as a result of a bill by South Carolina Representative Deon Tedder (D-Charleston) that will be signed into law on tomorrow....
SC Lawmaker Wants Marijuana Smell Alone to No Longer be Probable Cause
Rep. Deon Tedder, D-Charleston, said the goal of the bill is not to make marijuana legal, but to protect people, especially minorities and hemp farmers. Hemp farming is legal in the state of South Carolina as long as the grower has the required permit, but marijuana...
Deon is a member of the American Bar Association, South Carolina Bar Association, Charleston County Bar Association, South Carolina Association for Justice, and South Carolina Black Lawyers Association. For five years, Deon worked as an attorney at David Aylor Law Offices. In 2023, Deon joined Rogers, Patrick, Westbrook & Brickman (RPWB) where he works on product liability, personal injury and criminal defense cases. Deon was recognized by the National Black Lawyers Association as Top 40 under 40 Personal Injury attorneys. He is also a 2022-23 Super Lawyers Rising Star for personal injury litigation.
Deon is a proud member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity. He is active in his community and has volunteered for several campaigns, including Mayor Steve Benjamin and State Rep. Marvin Pendarvis. He also volunteers with Harvest Hope Food Bank and the Be a Mentor program.
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