Daniel Paul Hamilton (born August 17, 1976) is an

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politician. He was a member of the

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from the 20th District, serving from 2008 to 2018, and a member of the Republican Party.

Early life

Daniel Hamilton was born in

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, on August 17, 1976, and adopted by Glenn and Joan Hamilton. He served as the Speaker of the Student Legislature of South Carolina from 1997 to 1998 and as field representative for U.S. Representative

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from 1999 to 2001. Hamilton graduated with a bachelor's degree in

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from

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in 1998.

Political career

In 2008, Hamilton won the election to replace his father, Glenn Hamilton, who was retiring from the State House.

2018 U.S. House campaign

Hamilton ran in the 2018 Republican primary to replace retiring Republican incumbent

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. He lost during the initial round.

References

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