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Former Rep. Trey Gowdy

R South Carolina, 4th (2011-2019) Retired

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Summary

GOWDY, Trey, a Representative from South Carolina; born in Greenville, Greenville County, S.C., August 22, 1964; graduated from Spartanburg High School, Spartanburg, S.C., 1982; B.A., Baylor University, Waco, Texas, 1986; J.D., University of South Carolina School of Law, Columbia, S.C., 1989; lawyer, private practice; clerk, South Carolina Court of Appeals; clerk, United States District Court; assistant U. S. attorney, 1994-2000; solicitor, 7th Circuit, 2001-2010; elected as a Republican to the One Hundred Twelfth Congress (January 3, 2011-present).

Biographical

  • Full Name: Harold Watson Gowdy III
  • Gender: Male Male
  • Pronunciation: tray GOU-dee
  • Date of Birth: Aug. 22, 1964 (age: 59)
  • Place of Birth: Greenville, S.C.
  • Religion: Baptist
  • Hometown: Spartanburg, S.C.
  • Place of Residence: Spartanburg, S.C.
  • Previous Occupation: Attorney
Family:
Married: Terri Dillard Gowdy teacher's aide

2 children: Watson, Abigail

Education

Office History

Congressional Offices:

Election Results

  • 2017 (Nov. 8, 2016 election)
    4th Congressional District of South Carolina
    Harold Watson Gowdy III (Trey), 67.19%
    Republican
    Christopher Fedalei (Chris), 31.01%
    Democrat
    Michael Chandler, 1.73%
    Constitution
  • 2015 (Nov. 4, 2014 election)
    4th Congressional District of South Carolina
    Harold Watson Gowdy III (Trey), 84.84%
    Republican
    Curtis E. McLaughlin, 14.74%
    Libertarian
  • 2013 (Nov. 6, 2012 election)
    4th Congressional District of South Carolina
    Harold Watson Gowdy III (Trey), 64.90%
    Republican
    Deb Morrow, 33.71%
    Democrat
    Jeff Sumerel, 1.27%
    Green
  • 2011 (Nov. 2, 2010 election)
    4th Congressional District of South Carolina
    Harold Watson Gowdy III (Trey), 63.45%
    Republican
    Paul Corden, 28.79%
    Democrat
    Dave Edwards, 5.10%
    Constitution
    Rick Mahler, 1.39%
    Libertarian
    C Faye Walters, 1.18%
    Green

Employment History

Associated Organizations

Own leadership PAC: Election campaign:

Awards

Official Signature

Official signature

Contact Information

Main Office
5710 LBJ Freeway
Suite 120
Dallas, Texas 75240
Phone: (888) 680-1745
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Personal Financial Disclosures

Disclosures as a member:

Annual: 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2013 (Amendment), 2012, 2011
Election Candidate: 2010
Termination: 2019
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Congressional Staff

Staff Salary Rate:

Office Median Annual Salary: $66,000.02
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Staff Salaries Paid:

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