History of Tim Scott in Timeline
Tim Scott is an American politician and businessman currently serving as the junior United States Senator from South Carolina since 2013. A Republican, his political career includes roles on the Charleston County Council (1995-2009), in the South Carolina General Assembly (2009-2011), and as a U.S. Representative for South Carolina's 1st congressional district (2011-2013). Before entering politics, Scott worked in financial services.
September 19, 1965: Timothy Eugene Scott Born
On September 19, 1965, Timothy Eugene Scott was born. He is now a businessman and politician, and the junior United States senator from South Carolina.
1984: Farr involvement in 1984 Senate campaigns of Jesse Helms
In 1984, Thomas Farr was involved in the Senate campaigns of Jesse Helms, which sought to suppress black voters.
1990: Farr involvement in 1990 Senate campaigns of Jesse Helms
In 1990, Thomas Farr was involved in the Senate campaigns of Jesse Helms, which sought to suppress black voters.
1991: Farr was the primary coordinator of the 1984 ballot security program
In 1991, the Department of Justice stated that Thomas Farr was the primary coordinator of the 1984 ballot security program
February 1995: Elected to Charleston County Council
In February 1995, Tim Scott won a special election for the Charleston County Council at-large seat, becoming the first black Republican elected to any office in South Carolina since the late 19th century.
2012: Commented on abstinence pledge
In 2012, Tim Scott commented on his past pledge of abstinence until marriage, stating, "Not as well as I did then."
2012: Received political donations from oil, gas and coal interests
In 2012, Tim Scott's campaign received political donations from oil, gas and coal interests.
2014: Received political donations from oil, gas and coal interests
In 2014, Tim Scott's campaign received political donations from oil, gas and coal interests.
2016: Received political donations from oil, gas and coal interests
In 2016, Tim Scott's campaign received political donations from oil, gas and coal interests.
November 2017: Cosponsored bill to broaden federal government's ability to prevent foreign purchases of U.S. firms
In November 2017, Tim Scott cosponsored a bill aimed at strengthening the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS) to prevent foreign entities, particularly China, from acquiring U.S. tech companies. This bill sought to broaden the federal government's ability to review and potentially decline smaller investments based on national security concerns, including the risk of exposing Americans' information or facilitating fraud.
2017: Reacted to Unite the Right rally in Charlottesville
In 2017, Tim Scott acknowledged that "Racism is real. It is alive" in response to the Unite the Right rally in Charlottesville. He commented on President Trump's statement about "good people" on both sides, expressing that Trump's remarks "started erasing the comments that were strong" and compromised his moral authority.
2017: Signed letter urging withdrawal from Paris Agreement
In 2017, Tim Scott was one of 22 senators who signed a letter to President Donald Trump, urging him to withdraw the United States from the Paris Agreement on climate change.
January 2018: Signed letter asking Trump to preserve NAFTA
In January 2018, Tim Scott was among 36 Republican senators who signed a letter urging President Trump to maintain the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) in a modernized form.
November 2018: Opposed nomination of Thomas A. Farr for federal judgeship
In November 2018, Tim Scott opposed the nomination of Thomas A. Farr for a federal judgeship, citing Farr's alleged involvement in voter suppression of African-American voters in past campaigns. He stated that the Republican Party was "not doing a very good job of avoiding the obvious potholes on race in America."
April 12, 2023: Forms exploratory committee for president
On April 12, 2023, Tim Scott formed an exploratory committee to potentially run for president.
May 2023: Shared details about being in a relationship
In May 2023, Tim Scott shared details about being in a relationship with an unnamed girlfriend.
August 23, 2023: Remarks on Gender and Sports
On August 23, 2023, during a Republican presidential candidate debate, Tim Scott stated: "If God made you a man, you play sports—against men."
November 12, 2023: Suspension of Presidential Campaign
On November 12, 2023, Tim Scott announced the suspension of his campaign for president on Fox News's Sunday Night in America with Trey Gowdy.
November 2023: Publicly announced dating Mindy Noce
In November 2023, Tim Scott publicly announced he was dating Mindy Noce, an interior designer from Charleston. The couple appeared together at the third 2024 Republican primary debate.
January 21, 2024: Announced engagement to Mindy Noce
On January 21, 2024, Tim Scott announced his engagement to Mindy Noce.
August 3, 2024: Married Mindy Noce
On August 3, 2024, Tim Scott married Mindy Noce in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina.
