Maggie Wallace Glover

Maggie Wallace Glover
Member of the South Carolina Senate
In office 1992–2004
Preceded by	Frank Gilbert
Succeeded by	Kent M. Williams
Member of the South Carolina House of Representatives
In office 1989–1992
Preceded by	Frank Gilbert
Succeeded by	Jesse E. Hines
Personal details
Born	Maggie Wallace (1948-08-29) August 29, 1948 (age 76) Florence, South Carolina, U.S.
Political party	Democratic
Children	1
Alma mater	Fayetteville State University (B.A.) Francis Marion College (M.Ed.)

Maggie Wallace Glover (born August 29, 1948) is a former American Democratic politician,[1] serving in the South Carolina State Senate and the South Carolina House of Representatives.

Early life and education

Glover was born in Florence, South Carolina, the daughter of Ethel (née Greene) and Fulton Wallace. She received a B.A. from Fayetteville State University in 1970, and an M.Ed. from Francis Marion College in 1982.[2]

Political career

South Carolina State Senate

Glover was the first African-American woman to be elected as a member of the South Carolina Senate,[3] serving District 30 from 1992 to 2004.

South Carolina House of Representatives

Glover was also a member of the South Carolina House of Representatives serving District 62 from 1989 to 1992.[2]

Confederate flag

While serving in the House in 1991, Glover introduced a resolution calling for the removal of the Confederate flag from atop the South Carolina State House. Co-sponsors of the resolution were Kenneth E. Bailey Sr., Donald W. Beatty, Joe Ellis Brown, Curtis B. Inabinett, John L. Scott Jr., Candi Waites, Lucille Whipper, Juanita Mitchell White and DeWitt Williams.[4]

References

1. "Faces of February: Maggie Wallace Glover". SCNow. February 17, 2017. Retrieved November 3, 2020.
2. "Maggie Wallace Glover (1948– )". SC Women in Leadership. Retrieved November 3, 2020.
3. "South Carolina African American Heritage Commission honors women". News and Press. March 7, 2017. Retrieved November 3, 2020.
4. "South Carolina Legislature Online - Search". www.scstatehouse.gov. Retrieved 2024-12-15.

External links

• Senator Maggie Wallace Glover
• Image of Representative Maggie Glover at the South Carolina State House, 1992
• Rep. Maggie Glover introduces resolution to remove Confederate Flag from State House, 1991