Jim Rex
South Carolina Superintendent of Education
Incumbent
Assumed office  January 10, 2007
Preceded by	Inez Tenenbaum
Born	November 21, 1941 (1941-11-21) (age 68) Toledo, Ohio
Political party	Democratic
Spouse(s)	Sue
Children	Adam, Jeff, Nathan, and Siri
Residence	Fairfield County, South Carolina
Alma mater	University of Toledo
Occupation	Educator
Religion	United Methodist Church
Website	http://ed.sc.gov/

Jim Rex (born November 21, 1941 in Toledo, Ohio) ^[1] is the 16th and current South Carolina Superintendent of Education. He ran for the position in 2006 as a Democrat, against Karen Floyd, a Republican.^[1] Rex defeated Floyd by only 455 votes, the closest margin of victory in a statewide election in South Carolina's history.^[2] He was sworn-in as Superintendent on January 10, 2007, replacing fellow Democrat Inez Tenenbaum.

Prior to becoming Superintendent, Rex was an English teacher and football coach in Ohio,^[1], the Dean of Education at Winthrop University,^[3] the Dean of Education at Coastal Carolina University,^[3] President of Columbia College,^[3] Vice President for Development and Alumni Relations and Vice President of University Advancement at the University of South Carolina.^[3]

Rex received a bachelor's degree in English, a master's degree in education administration, and a doctorate degree in curriculum and instruction from the University of Toledo.^[1] He is married to his wife Sue and has four children with her — Adam, Jeff, Nathan, and Siri. He lives on Lake Wateree in Fairfield County.^[3]

On August 6, 2009, Rex announced that he is exploring the possibility of either seeking reelection as State Superintendent of Education or running for Governor of South Carolina in 2010. ^[4]. On September 15, he announced his candidacy.

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