Larry Blanding

Larry Blanding
Blanding in 1977
Member of the South Carolina House of Representatives from the 71st district
In office
1977–1983
Preceded byErnest A. Finney Jr.
Succeeded byJulius Murray
Member of the South Carolina House of Representatives from the 66th district
In office
1983–1990
Preceded byAlex Harvin
Succeeded byRalph W. Cantry
Personal details
Born (1953-08-29) August 29, 1953 (age 73)
Sumter County, South Carolina, U.S.
PartyDemocratic
EducationClaflin College
South Carolina State College

Larry Blanding (born August 29, 1953) is an American politician. A member of the Democratic Party, he served in the South Carolina House of Representatives from 1977 to 1990.

Life and career

Blanding was born in Sumter County, South Carolina, the son of Julius Blanding and Rosa Williams. He attended Sumter High School, graduating in 1971. After graduating, he attended Claflin College, earning his BA degree in 1975. He also attended South Carolina State College, earning his MEd degree in 1977.

Blanding served in the South Carolina House of Representatives from 1977 to 1990. He lost his seat in the House, in 1990, as a result of Operation Lost Trust, after pleading guilty to conspiracy and extortion.

References

  1. ↑ "Sales tax increase for car, boats opposed". The Item. Sumter, South Carolina. January 10, 1990. p. 8. Retrieved January 7, 2024 – via Newspapers.com. Closed access icon
  2. ↑ "County Council". The Item. Sumter, South Carolina. March 20, 2010. p. 8. Retrieved January 7, 2024 – via Newspapers.com. Closed access icon
  3. 1 2 3 Legislative Manual - General Assembly of South Carolina, General Assembly of South Carolina, 1990
  4. ↑ "South Carolina During the 1900s - The 109th General Assembly (1991-1992)". www.carolana.com. Archived from the original on December 25, 2022. Retrieved August 4, 2025 – via Wayback Machine.
  5. ↑ "5 S.C. Legislators, Lobbyist Charged in Bribery Scandal". Los Angeles Times. September 21, 1990. Retrieved January 8, 2024.
  6. ↑ "2 South Carolina Legislators Guilty of Corruption". The New York Times. March 10, 1991. Retrieved January 8, 2024.