Gilda Cobb-Hunter is a Democratic representative for South Carolina House District 95 , recognized as the longest-serving member of the South Carolina House of Representatives since her first election in 1992.

Born on November 5, 1952, in Gifford, Florida, Gilda Cobb-Hunter became the first African American woman elected to the South Carolina House from Orangeburg County. She previously represented District 66 before redistricting in 2022 shifted her to District 95. Notable achievements include serving as the first person of color elected House Minority Leader , first freshman appointed to the powerful House Ways and Means Committee , and leading the effort as Vice-Chair of the African American History Monument Commission to erect the first monument to African Americans on any state capitol grounds. She is widely respected across party lines as "the conscience of the House," former president of the National Black Caucus of State Legislators, and a long-time Democratic National Committeewoman, including as the first woman of color to chair its Southern Regional Caucus. Cobb-Hunter is CEO of CASA Family Systems, a family violence agency, and a licensed master social worker.

Education and Political Experience

• Education: B.S. in African American History from Florida A&M University ; M.A. in American History from Florida State University ; LISW from South Carolina Board of Social Work Examiners ; honorary doctorates from Medical University of South Carolina, College of Charleston, and Francis Marion University.
• Early Career: Teacher ; instructor at South Carolina State University ; caseworker for Orangeburg Department of Social Services ; executive director of CASA Family Services since 1985.
• Political Experience: Elected to South Carolina House in 1992; House Minority Leader ; 1st Vice Chair, House Ways and Means Committee; member, House Higher Education Budget Subcommittee and Joint Bond Review Committee; member, National Conference of State Legislatures Executive Committee.