Robert Ford (politician)
Robert Ford | |
|---|---|
| Member of the South Carolina Senate from the 42nd district | |
| In office 1993–2013 | |
| Preceded by | Herbert Fielding |
| Succeeded by | Marlon Kimpson |
| Member of the Charleston City Council | |
| In office 1974–1992 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | December 26, 1948 New Orleans, Louisiana |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Residence | Charleston, South Carolina |
| Alma mater | Grambling State University, Wayne State University |
| Occupation | Politician |
| Website | Senator Robert Ford |
Robert Ford (born December 26, 1948) is an American politician who served as a Democratic member of the South Carolina Senate from 1993 to 2013, representing District 42, which is located in Charleston. From 1974 to 1992, he served as a member of the Charleston City Council.
Originally involved in the civil rights movement, several of Ford's public statements and legislative proposals as senator attracted media attention and controversy. He finished in third place in the June 2010 Democratic primary election for Governor of South Carolina. He resigned on May 31, 2013, in the midst of a political scandal on public funds spent in adult establishments.