Tim Scott is an American politician and member of the Republican Party. He has served as the junior United States Senator from South Carolina since 2013. Before his Senate career, Scott was a member of the U.S. House of Representatives from 2011 to 2013 and held various local government positions. Born on September 19, 1965, in North Charleston, South Carolina, Scott is known for being the first African American senator from the South since Reconstruction. He focuses on issues such as economic opportunity, education, and criminal justice reform, advocating for policies that promote growth and equality.