Hamilton R. Grant | |
|---|---|
| Member of theSouth Carolina House of Representatives from the 79th district | |
| Assumed office 2025 | |
| Preceded by | Ivory Torrey Thigpen |
| Personal details | |
| Party | Democratic |
Hamilton R. Grant is anAmerican politician. He is a member of theDemocratic party.
Grant leads “Grant Business Advisors,” a finance and strategy company. He served on the board of trustees ofSouth Carolina State University.[1]
On February 14, 2024, Grant launched his bid for the House District 79 Seat.[2] He announced after the news that incumbentIvory Torrey Thigpen was running for the South Carolina Senate seat held by incumbentMia McLeod, who had left the Democratic Party to become an Independent.
Grant defeated community activist Jonneika Farr in the June Democratic Primary.[3]He went on to defeat Republican nominee Rebecca Madsen[4] in the general election.[5]
Grant was primary sponsor of a resolution[6] honoring 803Fresh for his songBoots on the Ground and proclaiming May 6, 2025, 'Boots On The Ground Day".[7]
Grant is married to Alana Simmons-Grant, granddaughter of the Rev. Daniel Lee Simmons Sr., who was one of the nine persons killed in the 2015Charleston church shooting.[8]
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