Dan Hamilton (politician)

Dan Hamilton
Member of the South Carolina House of Representatives
from the 20th district
In office
2008–2018
Preceded byGlenn Hamilton
Succeeded byAdam Morgan
Personal details
Born (1976-08-17) August 17, 1976 (age 48)
Miami, Florida, U.S.
Political partyRepublican
EducationBob 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

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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

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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

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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

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  1. ^ "Dan Hamilton". Project Vote Smart. Retrieved April 25, 2015.
  2. ^ "South Carolina Legislature Online - Member Biography".
  3. ^ Brown, Kirk (May 18, 2018). "State Rep. Dan Hamilton says his birth mother sacrificed her life for him". Greenville News. Retrieved December 13, 2023.
  4. ^ a b "Dan Hamilton".
  5. ^ 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.