Brad Hutto

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Brad Hutto
Minority Leader of the South Carolina Senate
Assumed office
November 17, 2020
Preceded byNikki G. Setzler
Member of the South Carolina Senate
from the 40th district
Assumed office
April 30, 1996
Preceded byMarshall Burns Williams
Personal details
Born (1957-08-06) August 6, 1957 (age 66)
Orangeburg, South Carolina,
U.S.
Political partyDemocratic
Spouse
Tracy Macpherson
​
(m. 1985)​
Children1
Parent(s)Charles L. and Harriet L. Hutto
EducationUniversity of South Carolina (BA)
Georgetown University (JD)
ProfessionTrial lawyer, politician

C. Bradley Hutto (born August 6, 1957) is an American politician currently serving as a Democratic member of the South Carolina Senate, representing Senate District 40 since 1996. He is the Democratic Minority Leader in the Senate, succeeding Nikki Setzler on November 17, 2020.

Early life and career[edit]

Brad Hutto is an Eagle Scout and well known for contributions to the Boy Scouts of America having served at the unit level as a Cubmaster of Pack 90. Brad Hutto serves on the Executive Board of the Indian Waters Council, BSA and served as Council President from 2009 to 2011. He is a vigil honor member in Muscogee Lodge, Order of the Arrow where he served as Lodge Chief in 1975. His Scouting recognitions include: Distinguished Eagle Scout, Silver Beaver, Order of the Arrow Founder's Award, and Centurion Award.

He is a 1978 graduate of the Honors College of the University of South Carolina and a 1981 graduate of the Georgetown University Law Center. Since 1982, he has practiced law with the firm of Williams & Williams in Orangeburg, S.C.[1] Early in his career, Hutto defended Democrats caught in the FBI sting operation, Operation Lost Trust, leading the defense team for House Rep. Kenneth E. Bailey Sr.[2][3]

Hutto has been an active member of the Democratic party since the early 1980s. In 1982, he worked for John Winburn's campaign to become House Representative for South Carolina's 5th Congressional District.[4] While Winburn would ultimately lose the primary, the race would be close, leading to a runoff between Winburn and John Spratt where Winburn received about 45% of the vote.[5] Spratt would hold the seat for almost 30 years, and Winburn would go on to become a lobbyist.[6]

Prior to beginning his tenure in the South Carolina Senate, Hutto served as the Chairman of the Orangeburg County Democratic Party from 1988 to 1994.[7]

U.S. Senate campaign[edit]

Main article: 2014 United States Senate election in South Carolina

Hutto filed to run for Senator Lindsey Graham's seat in the United States Senate in 2014. He announced his candidacy on March 28, 2014, saying that a "bruising primary" shaping up between Graham and Republican challengers "would give me an opening" in the race despite South Carolina's strong conservative lean.[8] Hutto also criticized Graham for his frequent television appearances and said he would campaign to represent South Carolina's rural interests and communities.[9]

On May 28, 2014, the South Carolina Democratic Party's executive committee voted unanimously to endorse Hutto in the primary election over candidate Jay Stamper.[10]

State senate[edit]

Elections[edit]

Hutto was first elected to his seat in 1996 in a special election to fill the vacancy left when Marshall Burns Williams died in office. The special election was held on April 30, 1996, and Hutto faced Republican Bill Cox Jr.[11]

Hutto ran unopposed in the 2012 and 2016 South Carolina Senate election.[12]

1996 election[edit]

After winning his seat in a special election in 1996, Hutto would face a Democratic primary during the official election cycle. He defeated Democratic challengers Jon Hare and Joe Wilder when he received 65% of the vote. In the general election, he defeated Republican Bill Cox Jr. by receiving 60% of the vote.[11]

2000 election[edit]

In 2000, Hutto defeated a third-party challenger, Libertarian Jonathan M. Hare, when he received 91% of the vote.[13]

2004 election[edit]

In 2004, Republican A. Clay Morris, registered nurse and motorcyclists' rights activist, attempted and failed to unseat Hutto.[14][15] Hutto received 71% of the vote.[16]

2008 election[edit]

In 2008, Hutto faced Republican opposition in John Strickland. He defeated Strickland in the general election, receiving 72.5% of the votes in district 40.[17]

2020 election[edit]

Further information: 2020 South Carolina Senate election § District 40

In 2020, Hutto faced a Democratic primary challenger. Dr. Michael Addison campaigned around gun control and the idea that more could be done to boost premium agribusiness in the represented agricultural counties.[12] Ultimately, Hutto defeated this challenge, receiving 71% of the vote.[18] As he was unchallenged in the general election, he went on to win another term.[19]

2024 election[edit]

Further information: 2024 South Carolina Senate election § District 40

In 2024, Hutto will face Bamberg Democrat Kendrick Brown in the Democratic primary. The winner of the primary will face Bamberg Republican Sharon Carter in the general election in November.[20][21]

Tenure[edit]

Hutto has represented the 40th Senate District since 1996, covering all or portions of the counties of Allendale, Bamberg, Barnwell, Colleton, Hampton, and Orangeburg. His is the only Senate District that includes six county seats. Hutto serves on the following Senate Committees: Judiciary; Medical Affairs; Legislative Oversight; Banking and Insurance; Interstate Cooperation; Fish, Game and Forestry; Education; and Ethics. He is also a member of the Joint Citizens and Legislative Committee on Children and the Public Utilities Review Committee.

On May 11, 2017, Brad Hutto was the sole state Senator preventing the passage of a bill H3643 that would require universities funded by the state government to adopt the US State Department's definition of anti-Semitism.[22] On May 4, 2018, Hutto effectively killed legislation in the Senate which would have banned 97% of abortions in the state of South Carolina.[23][24] In November 2020, Hutto was selected as the Minority Leader of the South Carolina Senate[25][26] succeeding Nikki G. Setzler.

References[edit]

  1. ^ "Who We Are | Williams & Williams Attorneys at Law". www.williamsattys.com. Retrieved 2024-05-13.
  2. ^ Soto, Lucy (August 25, 1991). "Prosecutors: Bailey tried to hide $500 - Representative charged with selling vote". Herald-Journal. pp. B1, B4. Retrieved May 13, 2024.
  3. ^ Baxley, Colette (October 31, 1991). "Ex-legislator seeks new trial in FBI sting". The Item. pp. 8A.
  4. ^ "Winburn Campaigning in Sumter Saturday". The Item. May 14, 1982. p. 10. Retrieved May 13, 2024.
  5. ^ "Report of the South Carolina Election Commission For the Period Ending June 30, 1983" (PDF). SCVotes.org. SC Election Commission. Retrieved May 13, 2024.
  6. ^ "John Winburn Obituary 2022". Kiser Funeral Home. Retrieved 2024-05-13.
  7. ^ "South Carolina Legislature Online - Member Biography: Senator Brad Hutto". www.scstatehouse.gov. Retrieved 2024-05-09.
  8. ^ "Brad Hutto files to run for U.S. Senate". The State. March 28, 2014. Archived from the original on April 7, 2014. Retrieved March 28, 2014.
  9. ^ "Democratic state Sen. Brad Hutto makes surprise entry into US Senate race for Graham's seat". The Republic. March 28, 2014. Archived from the original on March 28, 2014. Retrieved March 28, 2014.
  10. ^ "SCDP Executive Committee Unanimously Endorses Brad Hutto". South Carolina Democratic Party. May 28, 2014. Retrieved May 28, 2014.
  11. ^ a b "South Carolina Election Report 1995-1996" (PDF). SCVotes.org. Retrieved May 12, 2024.
  12. ^ a b Cabbagestalk, Shawn (2020-05-29). "Dr. Michael Addison to challenge incumbent Senator Brad Hutto for S.C. Senate District 40 seat". WJBF. Retrieved 2024-05-12.
  13. ^ "SC Election Report 1999-2000" (PDF). SCVotes.org. Retrieved May 12, 2024.
  14. ^ Staff, The T&D (2004-03-24). "Barnwell nurse to challenge Hutto for Senate seat". The Times and Democrat. Retrieved 2024-05-13.
  15. ^ Staff, The T&D (2004-03-24). "Barnwell nurse to challenge Hutto for Senate seat". The Times and Democrat. Retrieved 2024-05-13.
  16. ^ "2003-2004 Election Report" (PDF). SCVotes.org. South Carolina Election Commission. p. 52. Retrieved May 12, 2024.
  17. ^ "SC - Election Results". www.enr-scvotes.org. Retrieved 2024-05-13.
  18. ^ Brock, Marah (2020-06-09). "ELECTION RESULTS: SC June 2020 Primaries". WTGS. Retrieved 2024-05-12.
  19. ^ "Guide to the 2020 General Election". WCBD News 2. 2020-10-28. Retrieved 2024-05-13.
  20. ^ Whitbeck, Alexandra (2024-04-02). "Who filed for the Nov. 5 election?". The People Sentinel. Retrieved 2024-05-12.
  21. ^ Christian, Matthew (2024-03-28). "6 Aiken County races to be contested in June, 5 races to be contested in November". Post and Courier. Retrieved 2024-05-13.
  22. ^ "Lone Senator Blocking South Carolina's Landmark Bill to Fight On-Campus Anti-Semitism". The Tower. 2017-05-11. Retrieved 2019-04-13.
  23. ^ By. "SC Senate votes to outlaw virtually all abortions in South Carolina". thestate. Retrieved 2019-04-13.
  24. ^ Kilgore, Ed (2018-05-04). "A Red State Finally Rejects an Abortion Ban". Intelligencer. Retrieved 2019-04-13.
  25. ^ "SC Senate Democrats select veteran Orangeburg lawmaker Brad Hutto as new minority leader".
  26. ^ "South Carolina Senate elects Hutto as new minority leader | Raleigh News & Observer". Archived from the original on 2020-11-28.

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Preceded by Minority Leader of the South Carolina Senate
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Preceded by Democratic nominee for U.S. Senator from South Carolina
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