Thomas F. "Tom" Hartnett, Jr. is an American politician of the Republican Party. He is the member of the South Carolina House of Representatives representing District 110 (parts of Charleston County).
Thomas F. "Tom" Hartnett, Jr. | |
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| Member of the South Carolina House of Representatives from the 110th district | |
| Assumed office November 14, 2022 | |
| Preceded by | William S. Cogswell Jr. |
| Personal details | |
| Born | February 11, 1971 Charleston, South Carolina |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Alison Dillon |
| Children | 3 children, Thomas, Rhett, and Nicholas |
| Parent(s) | Bonnie and Thomas F. Hartnett |
| Residence | Mt. Pleasant, South Carolina |
| Alma mater | College of Charleston (B.A., 2009) |
| Profession | Real Estate Appraiser |
Background
editHartnett Jr. announced his intention to run for the seat in March 2022.[1] The incumbent, William S. Cogswell Jr., opted not to file for re-election to the House.[2] Hartnett defeated Democratic opponent Ellis Roberts in the general election.[3]
Hartnett is a member of the Education and Public Works and Invitations and Memorial Resolutions Committees. He is the son of former Congressman Thomas F. Hartnett who served the state of South Carolina for more than two decades across the South Carolina House of Representatives, Senate, and U.S. House of Representatives.
Hartnett endorsed Ron DeSantis for the 2024 Republican Presidential Nomination, shifting his initial support from Senator Tim Scott, who withdrew from the Presidential race.[4][5][6]
References
edit- ^ Laudenslager, Chase (March 9, 2022). "Republican Tom Hartnett Jr. enters race for SC House District 110". WCBD-TV. Retrieved November 26, 2023.
- ^ Baldwin, Skyler (April 13, 2022). "Middleton, Cogswell eyeing Charleston mayor's race in 18 months". Charleston City Paper. Retrieved November 26, 2023.
- ^ Whalen, Emma (November 8, 2022). "Charleston County Statehouse seats gain Republican newcomers". The Post and Courier. Retrieved November 26, 2023.
- ^ DeLisa, Caden (November 17, 2023). "DeSantis picks up 10 endorsements from former Tim Scott supporters". The Capitolist. Retrieved November 26, 2023.
- ^ Birle, Jack (November 17, 2023). "DeSantis announces new South Carolina endorsements after Scott drops out of 2024 contest". The Washington Examiner. Retrieved November 26, 2023.
- ^ Robertson, Nick (November 18, 2023). "Tim Scott endorsers flock to DeSantis after senator suspends campaign". The Hill. Retrieved November 26, 2023.