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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
Deon Will Protect A Woman’s Right To Choose
CHARLESTON, S.C. – State Rep. Deon Tedder, candidate for State Senate District 42, announced his policy proposal to protect women's rights and ensure their full access to reproductive healthcare. “I am committed to protecting women's rights and ensuring their full...
Deon Tedder Releases Education Policy to Fix Our Schools
NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. – Deon Tedder, candidate for State Senate District 42, announced his education policy proposal today. Tedder’s proposal includes increased funding for public schools, teacher pay raises, expanded access to early childhood education, and...
Deon Tedder Releases First TV Ad “Dear Dad”
CHARLESTON, S.C. -- State Rep. Deon Tedder released the first tv ad of his campaign today for State Senate District 42. The Democratic Primary for the seat will be held September 5th, with early voting beginning on August 21st. Entitled "Dear Dad," the commercial is...
Deon Tedder Proposes Plan to Make Charleston More Affordable and Increase Economic Mobility
CHARLESTON, S.C – Deon Tedder, candidate for Senate District 42 in Charleston, today announced a comprehensive plan to make Charleston more affordable and to increase economic mobility for all residents. “The cost of living in Charleston is rising, and it is making it...
Deon Tedder Releases Criminal Justice Reform Plan
CHARLESTON, S.C. – Deon Tedder, candidate for SC State Senate District 42, announced his criminal justice reform platform today. Tedder, an attorney, has a unique perspective of the criminal justice system and those who often receive harsher, questionable sentences....
Deon Tedder Taps Political Strategist Scott Harriford As Campaign Manager
CHARLESTON, S.C. – This week, Deon Tedder announced that Scott Harriford has been named Campaign Manager for his campaign for State Senate District 42. “I’m thrilled to have Scott Harriford join our team,” said Tedder. “Scott is a proven political strategist with a...
Deon Tedder Announces Environmental Justice Platform
NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. -- Today, Deon Tedder announced his environmental justice platform, which is designed to protect the region from threats posted by climate change, to address the underlying cause of climate change and safeguard the air we breathe and the water...
Deon Tedder Calls For Protection Of North Charleston Small, Disadvantaged Minority Business Program
NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. – Deon Tedder, candidate for Senate District 42, today called for the protection and upholding of the Small, Disadvantaged, Minority Business Program (SDMB) in North Charleston. The program, which was created in 2017, aims to encourage more...
Conservation Voters Endorse Deon Tedder For State Senate
CHARLESTON, S.C. – Conservation Voters of South Carolina has endorsed Deon Tedder for S.C. Senate District 42. Deon has been a consistent voice for protecting the air, land, and water of South Carolina. His support of clean energy solutions, funding land protection...
Sen. Marlon Kimpson Endorses Deon For Senate
Watch Marlon Kimpson's Endorsement Video CHARLESTON, S.C. – Today, Former State Senator Marlon Kimpson announced his endorsement of State Representative Deon Tedder for Senate District 42, the seat he held for 10 years before joining the Biden Administration....
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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