David Rudolph Hiott (born October 20, 1960) is an American politician. He is a member of the South Carolina House of Representatives from the 4th District (covering parts of Pickens and Pickens County), serving since 2005. He is the majority leader of the Republican party.[1][2] He is a member of the Republican party.[3]
Davey Hiott | |
|---|---|
| Majority Leader of the South Carolina House of Representatives | |
| Assumed office May 12, 2022 | |
| Preceded by | Gary Simrill |
| Member of the South Carolina House of Representatives from the 4th district | |
| Assumed office January 2005 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | David Rudolph Hiott October 20, 1960 Easley, South Carolina, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Lisa Clamp Hiott (m: 1988) |
| Children | 2 children, Lander Douglas and Salley Elizabeth |
| Education | Southern Wesleyan University (BA) |
| Occupation | Politician, entrepreneur |
Political career
editHiott has served as Chairman of the Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs Committee.[1] He remains a member of that Committee, and now also serves on the House Rules Committee.[4] He is a vocal advocate for less gun control[5][6] and for pro-life policies.[7][8][9]
Electoral history
edit2004 SC House of Representatives
edit| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Davey Hiott | 2,612 | 52.8 | |
| Republican | Teddy Trotter | 2,331 | 47.2 | |
| Total votes | 4,943 | 100.0 | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Davey Hiott | 10,639 | 100.0 | |
| Total votes | 10,639 | 100.0 | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
2006 SC House of Representatives
editHiott was the only Republican to run in 2006, so there was no Republican primary.
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Davey Hiott (incumbent) | 7,818 | 100.0 | |
| Total votes | 7,818 | 100.0 | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
2008 SC House of Representatives
editHiott was the only Republican to run in 2008, so there was no Republican primary.
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Davey Hiott (incumbent) | 12,226 | 99.5 | |
| Write-in | 67 | 0.5 | ||
| Total votes | 12,293 | 100.0 | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
2010 SC House of Representatives
editHiott was the only Republican to run in 2010, so there was no Republican primary.
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Davey Hiott (incumbent) | 8,355 | 100.0 | |
| Total votes | 8,355 | 100.0 | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
2012 SC House of Representatives
edit| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Davey Hiott (incumbent) | 3,461 | 80.9 | |
| Republican | Vicky Wynn | 818 | 19.1 | |
| Total votes | 4,279 | 100.0 | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Davey Hiott (incumbent) | 14,384 | 99.4 | |
| Write-in | 87 | 0.6 | ||
| Total votes | 14,471 | 100.0 | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
2014 SC House of Representatives
edit| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Davey Hiott (incumbent) | 2,772 | 59.4 | |
| Republican | Michelle Wiles | 1,897 | 40.6 | |
| Total votes | 4,669 | 100.0 | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Davey Hiott (incumbent) | 8,846 | 100.0 | |
| Total votes | 8,846 | 100.0 | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
2016 SC House of Representatives
editHiott was the only Republican to run in 2016, so there was no Republican primary.
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Davey Hiott (incumbent) | 14,447 | 90.4 | |
| Libertarian | Joey Lum | 1,532 | 9.6 | |
| Total votes | 15,979 | 100.0 | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
2018 SC House of Representatives
edit| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Davey Hiott (incumbent) | 3,267 | 68.1 | |
| Republican | Phillip Healy | 1,529 | 31.9 | |
| Total votes | 4,796 | 100.0 | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Davey Hiott (incumbent) | 11,883 | 98.7 | |
| Write-in | 152 | 1.3 | ||
| Total votes | 12,035 | 100.0 | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
Personal life
editHiott was born in Easley and currently resides in Pickens. He attended Anderson Junior College (now Anderson University) for a year before transferring to Central Wesleyan College (now Southern Wesleyan University), and graduating in 1983 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in business.[10][11] He is married to Lisa Clamp Hiott, with whom he has two children: Lander and Sally.[1] He is the owner of the Hiott Printing Company.
References
edit- ^ a b c "South Carolina Legislature Online - Member Biography". www.scstatehouse.gov. Retrieved April 2, 2020.
- ^ Smith, Nevin (May 10, 2022). "South Carolina House elects new Majority Leader". WIS-TV. Retrieved December 20, 2022.
- ^ "Davey Hiott's Political Summary". Vote Smart. Retrieved April 2, 2020.
- ^ "House Standing Committees". South Carolina Legislature. December 7, 2022. Retrieved December 20, 2022.
- ^ "Lawmakers set to negotiate proposal that would loosen gun restrictions in South Carolina". South Carolina Public Radio. 2024-02-16. Retrieved 2024-04-08.
- ^ Tejada, Alex (2024-03-20). "Gov. McMaster signs Constitutional Carry Bill at ceremonial event". ABC Columbia. Retrieved 2024-04-08.
- ^ "South Carolina House passes bill banning most abortions". AP News. 2021-02-17. Retrieved 2024-04-08.
- ^ "S. Carolina conservatives suggest almost total abortion ban". AP News. 2022-07-19. Retrieved 2024-04-08.
- ^ sadcox@postandcourier.com, Seanna Adcox (2022-08-30). "SC House passes abortion ban with exceptions for rape, incest victims". Post and Courier. Retrieved 2024-04-08.
- ^ "Davey Hiott's Biography". Vote Smart. Retrieved April 2, 2020.
- ^ "SCICU Legislative Spotlight: House Majority Leader Davey Hiott". scicu.org. 2022-12-15. Retrieved 2024-04-08.
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