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| Jesse L. Cooksey | |
|---|---|
| Chairman of the South Carolina Republican Party | |
| In office 1977–1979 | |
| Preceded by | C. Kenneth Powell |
| Succeeded by | Dr. George G. Graham |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Jesse L. Cooksey (1932-05-23)May 23, 1932 Spartanburg County, South Carolina, United States |
| Died | 3 April 2016(2016-04-03) (aged 83) Spartanburg, South Carolina, United States |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Jean Cooksey |
Jesse L. Cooksey (May 23, 1932 – April 3, 2016) was the chairman of the South Carolina Republican Party from 1974 to 1976. He presided over the party during the tumultuous period of Richard Nixon's resignation and Gerald Ford's term in office.
References
- "Cooksey, Jesse L. (2001)".
- "Jesse Lecel Cooksey". Spartanburg Herald-Journal. Retrieved 14 January 2021.