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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.

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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.

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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.

November 2023: Rejection of Ceasefire in Israel-Hamas War

In November 2023, Tim Scott rejected calls for a ceasefire in the 2023 Israel-Hamas war and opposed sending humanitarian aid to Palestinian civilians in the Gaza Strip. He also suggested there could be no U.S.-Iranian diplomatic settlement.