Political party Republican Spouse Carol Grooms Profession Politician Education Clemson University | Religion Southern Baptist Party Republican Party Name Larry Grooms | |
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Born March 20, 1964 (age 60)
Moncks Corner, South Carolina ( 1964-03-20 ) | ||
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Lawrence K. "Larry" Grooms (born March 20, 1964) is a Republican member of the South Carolina Senate, representing the 37th District.
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- Senator larry grooms interview convention of states simulation
- Larry grooms on climate change
- Personal life
- Early career
- Political career
- 2010 gubernatorial candidacy
- References
Larry grooms on climate change
Personal life
Grooms grew up in the small town of St. Stephen, South Carolina and after graduating from high school went on to receive a degree from Clemson University. He is married to Carol Grooms and is the father of three boys, Taylor, Hayden, and Jack.
Early career
After college Grooms started a convenience store business, which he successfully expanded into a chain of gas stations throughout low-country South Carolina.
Political career
Grooms was first elected to the State Senate in 1997 as a Republican, and has maintained a strongly conservative voting record throughout his tenure.
He firmly opposes gay marriage, stating “I firmly believe marriage is between one man and one woman – and I will fight to defend traditional marriage against every attack."
2010 gubernatorial candidacy
In May 2009, Grooms announced his candidacy for the Governor of South Carolina in the 2010 South Carolina gubernatorial election. In January 2010, he ended his campaign.