Dan Hamilton (politician)

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Dan Hamilton
Member of the South Carolina House of Representatives
from the 20th district
In office
1996–2018
Preceded by???
Succeeded byAdam Morgan
Personal details
Born (1976-08-17) August 17, 1976 (age 47)
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 1996 to 2018. He is a member of the Republican Party.[1]

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.[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]

2018 U.S. House campaign

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. ^ http://www.scstatehouse.gov/member.php?code=0742045366
  3. ^ a b https://ballotpedia.org/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.