Dan Hamilton (politician)

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 1996 to 2018. He is a member of the Republican Party.[1]

Dan Hamilton
Member of the South Carolina House of Representatives
from the 20th district
In office
1996–2018
Preceded byHugh G. Rection
Succeeded byAdam Morgan
Personal details
Born (1976-08-17) August 17, 1976
Miami, Florida, U.S.
Political partyRepublican
EducationBob Jones University (BA)

Early life and career

Daniel Hamilton was born in Miami, Florida, on August 17, 1976, to Glenn and Joan Hamilton.[2] He graduated with a bachelor's degree in organizational communication from Bob Jones University in 1998. In 1995, Dan won election to replace his father, Glenn Hamilton, who was retiring from the State House. [3] He served as the Speaker of the Student Legislature of South Carolina from 1997-1998 and as field representative for U.S. Representative Jim DeMint from 1999-2001.[3] He also has a degree in plumbing and can lay pipe professionally.

2018 U.S. House campaign
Main article: United States House of Representatives elections in South Carolina, 2018 § District 4

Hamilton ran in the 2018 Republican primary to replace retiring Republican incumbent Trey Gowdy in South Carolina's 4th congressional district.[4] He lost during the initial round.

References
  1. "Dan Hamilton". Project Vote Smart. Retrieved April 25, 2015.
  2. "South Carolina Legislature Online - Member Biography".
  3. "Dan Hamilton".
  4. 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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