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| state_senate=South Carolina
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| district=22nd
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| term_start = 2004
| term=2004 -
| term_end = 2017
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| predecessor = [[Warren Giese]]
| succeeded=Incumbent
| successor = [[Mia S. McLeod]]
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| profession=President, Lourie's Department Store
| predecessor1 = Joe McMaster
| religion=[[Jewish]]
| successor1 = [[Joan B. Brady]]
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| party=[[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
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| spouse = Rebecca Baum
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'''Joel Lourie''' is a [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]] member of the [[South Carolina Senate]], representing the 22nd District since 2004. He was previously a member of the [[South Carolina House of Representatives]] from 1998 through 2004.
'''Joel Lourie''' (born September 24, 1962)<ref>http://www.scstatehouse.gov/member.php?code=1124999865 See where it says September 24, 1962.</ref> is a former [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]] member of the [[South Carolina Senate]], representing the 22nd District from 2004 until 2017. He was previously a member of the [[South Carolina House of Representatives]] from 1998 through 2004.

== Biography ==

Joel Lourie was born and raised in [[Columbia, South Carolina]]. He is a 1980 graduate of [[Richland Northeast High School]] and a 1984 graduate of the [[University of South Carolina]]. His parents are the late Senator [[Isadore Lourie]] and Susan (Reiner) Lourie. He is married to Rebecca Baum, and has 2 children, Rachel and Sam.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.scstatehouse.gov/member.php?code=1124999865|title=South Carolina Legislature Online - Member Biography}}</ref> Lourie is [[Jews|Jewish]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Joel Lourie |url=https://digital.tcl.sc.edu/digital/collection/kline/id/34/ |access-date=2023-03-15 |website=digital.tcl.sc.edu |language=en}}</ref>

In 2021, Lourie and former Democratic Senator [[Vincent Sheheen]] started a new podcast on South Carolina politics, ''Bourbon in the Backroom''.<ref>Schechter, Maayan (January 22, 2021). "Over Bourbon, former SC Senators launch new political podcast". ''The State Newspaper''. Retrieved October 30, 2023.</ref>

==Awards==
*2009 Champion of Health Care Award
*2007 Star of Justice Award - Protection and Advocacy for People with Disabilities, Inc.
*2006 [[Humane Society]] State Legislator Award
*2006 Seat Belt Champion Award from the Meharry-State Farm Alliance
*2006 State Safety Leadership Award from the [[National Transportation Safety Board]]
*2004 Legislative Award from the South Carolina Counseling Association
*2004 Advocate Award from the South Carolina School Improvement Council
*2002 Advocate Award from the [[National Alliance for the Mentally Ill]]
*2004 and 2006 Legislative Appreciation Awards from [[South Carolina Victims Assistance Network]]
*2003 Legislator of the Year Award for the [[National Association of Social Workers]]
*2000 Alliance for South Carolina's Child Advocacy Leadership Award
*2000 Senior Advocacy Award from Senior Resources
*2000 [[South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control]] Legislator of the Year Award
*2000 Distinguished Service Award from the [[South Carolina Association of Non-Profit Organizations]]
*2010 Commitment Award from the [[National Safety Council]] Alive At 25 Program
*2011 Legislator of the Year from the South Carolina Recreation and Parks Association
*2011 Recognition Award from the [[March of Dimes]]

==References==
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==External links==
==External links==
*[http://www.scstatehouse.net/members/bios/1124999865.html South Carolina Legislature - Senator Joel Lourie] '''official SC Senate website'''
*[https://web.archive.org/web/20071019045004/http://www.scstatehouse.net/members/bios/1124999865.html South Carolina Legislature - Senator Joel Lourie] '''official SC Senate website'''
*[http://www.vote-smart.org/bio.php?can_id=25011 Project Vote Smart - Senator Joel Lourie (SC)] profile
*[https://www.ourcampaigns.com/CandidateDetail.html?CandidateID=22760 Our Campaigns – Senator Joel Lourie (SC)] profile
*[https://justfacts.votesmart.org/candidate/biography/25011/joel-lourie Project Vote Smart - Senator Joel Lourie (SC)] profile
*''Follow the Money'' - Joel B Lourie
*''Follow the Money'' - Joel B Lourie
**[http://www.followthemoney.org/database/StateGlance/candidate.phtml?si=200640&c=427063 2006] [http://www.followthemoney.org/database/StateGlance/candidate.phtml?si=200440&c=402382 2004] [http://www.followthemoney.org/database/StateGlance/candidate.phtml?si=200240&c=3268 2002] [http://www.followthemoney.org/database/StateGlance/candidate.phtml?si=200040&c=378557 2000] [http://www.followthemoney.org/database/StateGlance/candidate.phtml?si=199840&c=378294 1998] campaign contributions
**[http://www.followthemoney.org/database/StateGlance/candidate.phtml?si=200640&c=427063 2006] [http://www.followthemoney.org/database/StateGlance/candidate.phtml?si=200440&c=402382 2004] [http://www.followthemoney.org/database/StateGlance/candidate.phtml?si=200240&c=3268 2002] [http://www.followthemoney.org/database/StateGlance/candidate.phtml?si=200040&c=378557 2000] [http://www.followthemoney.org/database/StateGlance/candidate.phtml?si=199840&c=378294 1998] campaign contributions
*{{C-SPAN|98189}}
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=492y5YAAFWs Bourbon in the Backroom] newstory
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[[Category:Members of the South Carolina House of Representatives]]

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Latest revision as of 02:26, 14 May 2024

Joel Lourie
Member of the South Carolina Senate
from the 22nd district
In office
2004–2017
Preceded byWarren Giese
Succeeded byMia S. McLeod
Member of the South Carolina House of Representatives
from the 78th district
In office
1998–2004
Preceded byJoe McMaster
Succeeded byJoan B. Brady
Personal details
Born (1962-09-24) September 24, 1962 (age 61)
Columbia, South Carolina
Political partyDemocratic
SpouseRebecca Baum
ProfessionPresident & CEO, Lourie Life & Health

Joel Lourie (born September 24, 1962)[1] is a former Democratic member of the South Carolina Senate, representing the 22nd District from 2004 until 2017. He was previously a member of the South Carolina House of Representatives from 1998 through 2004.

Biography[edit]

Joel Lourie was born and raised in Columbia, South Carolina. He is a 1980 graduate of Richland Northeast High School and a 1984 graduate of the University of South Carolina. His parents are the late Senator Isadore Lourie and Susan (Reiner) Lourie. He is married to Rebecca Baum, and has 2 children, Rachel and Sam.[2] Lourie is Jewish.[3]

In 2021, Lourie and former Democratic Senator Vincent Sheheen started a new podcast on South Carolina politics, Bourbon in the Backroom.[4]

Awards[edit]

References[edit]

  1. ^ http://www.scstatehouse.gov/member.php?code=1124999865 See where it says September 24, 1962.
  2. ^ "South Carolina Legislature Online - Member Biography".
  3. ^ "Joel Lourie". digital.tcl.sc.edu. Retrieved 2023-03-15.
  4. ^ Schechter, Maayan (January 22, 2021). "Over Bourbon, former SC Senators launch new political podcast". The State Newspaper. Retrieved October 30, 2023.

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