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Brad Hutto
| Brad Hutto | ||
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| South Carolina State Senate District 40 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 1996-Present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| November 14, 2016 | ||
| Years in position | 17 | |
| Party | Democratic | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $10,400/year | |
| Per diem | $131/day | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 6, 2012 | |
| First elected | 1996 | |
| Next election | November 8, 2016 | |
| Term limits | N/A | |
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | University of South Carolina, 1978 | |
| J.D. | University of Georgetown, Law Center, 1981 | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | August 6, 1957 | |
| Place of birth | Orangeburg, SC | |
| Profession | Attorney | |
| Religion | United Methodist | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
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Hutto was Chairman of the Orangeburg County Democratic Party from 1988 to 1994. He joined the South Carolina State Senate in 1996. He has served in that position since, representing the 40th district.
Hutto has worked as an attorney for Williams and Williams since 1982.
Hutto earned his BA from the University of South Carolina in 1978. He went on to receive his JD from the University of Georgetown, Law Center, in 1981.
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Hutto served on the following committees:
| South Carolina Committee Assignments, 2013 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Education | ||||
| • Ethics | ||||
| • Fish, Game and Forestry | ||||
| • Judiciary | ||||
| • Medical Affairs | ||||
| • Rules | ||||
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Hutto served on the following committees:
| South Carolina Committee Assignments, 2011 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Agriculture and Natural Resources | ||||
| • Ethics | ||||
| • Fish, Game and Forestry | ||||
| • Judiciary | ||||
| • Medical Affairs | ||||
| • Rules | ||||
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Hutto served on the following committees:
| South Carolina Committee Assignments, 2009 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Agriculture and Natural Resources | ||||
| • Education | ||||
| • Fish, Game and Forestry | ||||
| • Judiciary | ||||
| • Medical Affairs | ||||
| • Rules | ||||
Elections
2012
Hutto ran unopposed in the Democratic primary on June 12 and in the general election on November 6, 2012.[1] [2][3]
| South Carolina State Senate, District 40, General Election, 2012 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic |  Brad Hutto Incumbent |
99.2% | 35,803 | |
| Other | Write-Ins | 0.8% | 283 | |
| Total Votes | 36,086 | |||
2008
Hutto won re-election for District 40 of the South Carolina State Senate with 26,124 votes, ahead of Republican John Strickland (9,861) and write-ins (23).[4]
He raised $113,607 for his campaign.[5]
| South Carolina State Senate, District 40 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Brad Hutto (D)
|
26,124 | |||
| John Strickland | 9,861 | |||
| Write-ins | 23 | |||
Campaign donors
2012
Campaign donor information is not yet available for this year.
2008
Hutto raised $113,607 in the 2008 election cycle.
His top contributors are listed below.[6]
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| SCANA Corporation | $2,500 |
| Electric Cooperatives of South Carolina | $2,000 |
| Gooding & Gooding | $2,000 |
| Joseph Erwin | $1,500 |
| J. Calhoun Land IV | $1,500 |
| McWhirter, Bellinger & Associates | $1,500 |
Personal
Hutto and his wife Tracy Macpherson have one child.
External links
- Profile from the South Carolina Legislature
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2008, 2006, 2004, 2002, 2000, 1996
References
- ↑ AP.org "South Carolina State Senate and State House Election Results" Accessed November 7, 2012
- ↑ South Carolina State Election Commission, Official Primary Results
- ↑ South Carolina State Election Commission "2012 Candidates," Accessed April 26, 2012
- ↑ South Carolina official election results for 2008
- ↑ Follow the Money's report on Hutto's 2008 campaign contributions
- ↑ Campaign contributors to Brad Hutto
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