Senator Leatherman Resigns As SC Senate President Pro Tempore

Senator Hugh Leatherman is resigning as South Carolina Senate President Pro Tempore. 

He announced his resignation in a statement released yesterday. It is effective immediately and lets Leatherman avoid becoming the next lieutenant governor of South Carolina. 

His resignation comes as Nikki Haley steps down as governor to assume her new role as Ambassador to the U.N.

Leatherman is expected to attempt to regain the leadership post as soon as today.



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