Davey Hiott

American politician
Davey Hiott
Majority Leader of the South Carolina House of Representatives
Incumbent
Assumed office
May 12, 2022
Preceded byGary Simrill
Member of the South Carolina House of Representatives
from the 4th district
Incumbent
Assumed office
January 2005
Personal details
Born
David Rudolph Hiott

(1960-10-20) October 20, 1960 (age 63)
Easley, South Carolina, U.S.
Political partyRepublican
SpouseLisa Clamp Hiott (m: 1988)
Children2 children, Lander Douglas and Salley Elizabeth
EducationSouthern Wesleyan University (BA)
OccupationPolitician, entrepreneur

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]

Political career

Hiott 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

2004 SC House of Representatives

South Carolina House of Representatives District 4 Republican Primary, 2004
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Davey Hiott 2,612 52.8
Republican Teddy Trotter 2,331 47.2
Total votes 4,943 100.0
South Carolina House of Representatives District 4 General Election, 2004
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Davey Hiott 10,639 100.0
Total votes 10,639 100.0
Republican hold

2006 SC House of Representatives

Hiott was the only Republican to run in 2006, so there was no Republican primary.

South Carolina House of Representatives District 4 General Election, 2006
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Davey Hiott (incumbent) 7,818 100.0
Total votes 7,818 100.0
Republican hold

2008 SC House of Representatives

Hiott was the only Republican to run in 2008, so there was no Republican primary.

South Carolina House of Representatives District 4 General Election, 2008
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

Hiott was the only Republican to run in 2010, so there was no Republican primary.

South Carolina House of Representatives District 4 General Election, 2010
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Davey Hiott (incumbent) 8,355 100.0
Total votes 8,355 100.0
Republican hold

2012 SC House of Representatives

South Carolina House of Representatives District 4 Republican Primary, 2012
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Davey Hiott (incumbent) 3,461 80.9
Republican Vicky Wynn 818 19.1
Total votes 4,279 100.0
South Carolina House of Representatives District 4 General Election, 2012
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

South Carolina House of Representatives District 4 Republican Primary, 2014
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Davey Hiott (incumbent) 2,772 59.4
Republican Michelle Wiles 1,897 40.6
Total votes 4,669 100.0
South Carolina House of Representatives District 4 General Election, 2014
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Davey Hiott (incumbent) 8,846 100.0
Total votes 8,846 100.0
Republican hold

2016 SC House of Representatives

Hiott was the only Republican to run in 2016, so there was no Republican primary.

South Carolina House of Representatives District 4 General Election, 2016
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

South Carolina House of Representatives District 4 Republican Primary, 2018
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Davey Hiott (incumbent) 3,267 68.1
Republican Phillip Healy 1,529 31.9
Total votes 4,796 100.0
South Carolina House of Representatives District 4 General Election, 2018
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

Hiott 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

  1. ^ a b c "South Carolina Legislature Online - Member Biography". www.scstatehouse.gov. Retrieved April 2, 2020.
  2. ^ Smith, Nevin (May 10, 2022). "South Carolina House elects new Majority Leader". WIS-TV. Retrieved December 20, 2022.
  3. ^ "Davey Hiott's Political Summary". Vote Smart. Retrieved April 2, 2020.
  4. ^ "House Standing Committees". South Carolina Legislature. December 7, 2022. Retrieved December 20, 2022.
  5. ^ "Lawmakers set to negotiate proposal that would loosen gun restrictions in South Carolina". South Carolina Public Radio. 2024-02-16. Retrieved 2024-04-08.
  6. ^ Tejada, Alex (2024-03-20). "Gov. McMaster signs Constitutional Carry Bill at ceremonial event". ABC Columbia. Retrieved 2024-04-08.
  7. ^ "South Carolina House passes bill banning most abortions". AP News. 2021-02-17. Retrieved 2024-04-08.
  8. ^ "S. Carolina conservatives suggest almost total abortion ban". AP News. 2022-07-19. Retrieved 2024-04-08.
  9. ^ [email protected], Seanna Adcox (2022-08-30). "SC House passes abortion ban with exceptions for rape, incest victims". Post and Courier. Retrieved 2024-04-08.
  10. ^ "Davey Hiott's Biography". Vote Smart. Retrieved April 2, 2020.
  11. ^ "SCICU Legislative Spotlight: House Majority Leader Davey Hiott". scicu.org. 2022-12-15. Retrieved 2024-04-08.
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Preceded by Majority Leader of the South Carolina House of Representatives
2022–present 		Incumbent
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