Tim Scott

September 19, 1965 – present

U.S. Senator

Rose from a single-parent home to the U.S. Senate through faith

Biography

American politician serving as the junior United States Senator from South Carolina. The first African American U.S. Senator from a Southern state since Reconstruction.

Faith & Testimony

An evangelical Christian who has spoken openly about how a Chick-fil-A franchise owner mentored him and helped shape his faith as a teenager. He frequently references his Christian faith in public remarks and has spoken about God's role in his life journey.

Sources

Tim Scott — Wikipedia — Biography of the South Carolina senator
America, a Redemption Story by Tim Scott — Scott's memoir describing how his Christian faith transformed his life, guided him from poverty to the U.S. Senate, and shapes his political vision
Tim Scott on Faith and Public Service — Profile exploring how Scott's Christian faith is central to his political identity and public service