Jesse L. Cooksey (May 23, 1932 – April 3, 2016) was the chairman of the South Carolina Republican Party from 1974 to 1976.[1] He presided over the party during the tumultuous period of Richard Nixon's resignation and Gerald Ford's term in office.[2]

Jesse L. Cooksey
Chairman of the South Carolina Republican Party
In office
1977–1979
Preceded byC. Kenneth Powell
Succeeded byDr. George G. Graham
Personal details
BornJesse L. Cooksey
(1932-05-23)May 23, 1932
Died3 April 2016(2016-04-03) (aged 83)
PartyRepublican
SpouseJean Cooksey

References

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  1. "Cooksey, Jesse L. (2001)".
  2. "Jesse Lecel Cooksey". Spartanburg Herald-Journal. Retrieved 14 January 2021.