John R. Kuhn
John R. Kuhn | |
|---|---|
| Member of the South Carolina Senate from the 43rd district | |
| In office 2001–2003 | |
| Preceded by | Ernie Passailaigue |
| Succeeded by | Chip Campsen |
| Personal details | |
| Born | John Robert Kuhn July 31, 1962 |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Augusta Porcher Hipp |
| Children | 3 |
| Education | Vanderbilt University (BS) The John Marshall Law School (JD) |
| Profession | Attorney |
John Robert Kuhn (born July 31, 1962) is an American politician. He is a member of the Republican party.
Political career
[edit]South Carolina Senate
[edit]Kuhn was a Republican member of the South Carolina Senate, representing the 43rd District from 2001 to 2003. He was defeated in a Republican primary by Chip Campsen, former member of the SC House and former aide to Mark Sanford.[1]
2013 US House special election
[edit]In 2013, Kuhn ran for the South Carolina's 1st congressional district in a special election. The victor would fill the US House seat vacated by Tim Scott, who was appointed by Governor Nikki Haley to fill the vacated seat of Jim DeMint. Kuhn was defeated in the Republican primary.[2]
Community service
[edit]Kuhn served on the Foreign Affairs Forum of Charleston, the South Carolina State Ethics Commission, and the South Carolina Bar Association.[3]
Party leadership
[edit]Kuhn briefly served as Chair of the Charleston County Republican Party - he was elected in April 2019 and stepped down in January 2020.[4][5]
Controversies
[edit]In March 2024, Kuhn was arrested in a hit and run traffic incident in Charleston, where, after hitting another car and attempting to flee the scene of the crime, Kuhn was recorded running over a pedestrian.[6][7] He was released on bond.[8]
On May 30, 2024, Kuhn was arrested and booked into the Sheriff Al Cannon Detention Center on an assault charge.[9]
On August 19, 2024, Kuhn's law license was placed on interim suspension.[10]
References
[edit]- ^ "Three State House incumbents lose runoff races". WIS-TV. June 22, 2004. Retrieved March 19, 2024.
- ^ "John Kuhn". Ballotpedia. 2024. Retrieved March 19, 2024.
- ^ "Senator John R. Kuhn". South Carolina Legislature. 2024. Retrieved March 19, 2024.
- ^ Tripp, Drew (January 15, 2020). "John Kuhn steps down as Charleston Co. GOP chairman, claiming lack of support". WCIV-TV. Retrieved March 19, 2024.
- ^ Byrd, Caitlyn (January 15, 2020). "Charleston GOP chair quits after 11-minute tirade: 'I cannot work with my executive board'". March 19, 2024. pp. The Post and Courier.
- ^ Kropf, Schuyler (March 15, 2024). "Charleston attorney, former lawmaker arrested after downtown hit-and-run investigation". The Post and Courier. Retrieved March 19, 2024.
- ^ Ardary, Steven (March 15, 2024). "Former SC state senator arrested on hit-and-run charges". WCSC-TV. Retrieved March 19, 2024.
- ^ Kayanja, Ian (March 14, 2024). "Former state Senator John Robert Kuhn arrested for hit and run charges, released on bond". WCIV-TV. Retrieved March 19, 2024.
- ^ Kayanja, Ian (May 30, 2024). "Former state Senator John Robert Kuhn arrested again, this time on assault charges". WCIV-TV. Retrieved May 30, 2024.
- ^ "In the Matter of John R. Kuhn, Respondent" (PDF). sccourts.org. Retrieved August 20, 2024.