Dan Hamilton (politician)
Dan Hamilton | |
|---|---|
| Member of the South Carolina House of Representatives from the 20th district | |
| In office 2008–2018 | |
| Preceded by | Glenn Hamilton |
| Succeeded by | Adam Morgan |
| Personal details | |
| Born | August 17, 1976 Miami, Florida, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Education | Bob Jones University (BA) |
Daniel Paul Hamilton (born August 17, 1976) is an American politician. He was a member of the South Carolina House of Representatives from the 20th District, serving from 2008 to 2018, and a member of the Republican Party.[1]
Early life
[edit]Daniel Hamilton was born in Miami, Florida, on August 17, 1976, and adopted by Glenn and Joan Hamilton.[2][3] He served as the Speaker of the Student Legislature of South Carolina from 1997 to 1998 and as field representative for U.S. Representative Jim DeMint from 1999 to 2001.[4]
Hamilton graduated with a bachelor's degree in organizational communication from Bob Jones University in 1998.
Political career
[edit]In 2008, Hamilton won the election to replace his father, Glenn Hamilton, who was retiring from the State House.[4]
2018 U.S. House campaign
[edit]Hamilton ran in the 2018 Republican primary to replace retiring Republican incumbent Trey Gowdy in South Carolina's 4th congressional district.[5] He lost during the initial round.
References
[edit]- ^ "Dan Hamilton". Project Vote Smart. Retrieved April 25, 2015.
- ^ "South Carolina Legislature Online - Member Biography".
- ^ Brown, Kirk (May 18, 2018). "State Rep. Dan Hamilton says his birth mother sacrificed her life for him". Greenville News. Retrieved December 13, 2023.
- ^ a b "Dan Hamilton".
- ^ Lovegrove, Jamie (May 5, 2018). "In crowded GOP primary to replace Trey Gowdy, conservatives vie for Trump voters". The Post & Courier. Retrieved 6 June 2018.
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