FINANCIAL · SC · 1979-1999
Earle E. Morris Jr.
Comptroller General · Democrat · South Carolina
On the record
Convicted 2003 of securities fraud; former SC Lt Gov
SEVERITY · FELONY · CRIMES · fraud
Background
Between 1979 and 1999, Earle E. Morris Jr. held the Comptroller General seat in South Carolina, a 20-year tenure. Before this office: Lt Governor (1971-1975). Press-relevant: Convicted 2003 of securities fraud; former SC Lt Gov. Same-year political environment (1979): Governor Richard Riley; Treasurer Grady Patterson.
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Others who held this office in South Carolina
- Henry G. Mills (1965-1979)
- E. C. Rhodes (1947-1965)