Hamilton R. Grant

Hamilton R. Grant
Member of the South Carolina House of Representatives from the 79th district
Incumbent
Assumed office 2025
Preceded by	Ivory Torrey Thigpen
Personal details
Political party	Democratic

Hamilton R. Grant is an American politician. He is a member of the Democratic party.

Early life and career

Grant leads “Grant Business Advisors,” a finance and strategy company. He served on the board of trustees of South Carolina State University.[1]

Political career

South Carolina House of Representatives

On February 14, 2024, Grant launched his bid for the House District 79 Seat.[2] He announced after the news that incumbent Ivory Torrey Thigpen was running for the South Carolina Senate seat held by incumbent Mia 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]

Personal life

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 2015 Charleston church shooting.[6]

External links

• Hamilton Grant campaign website
• Representative Hamilton Grant

References

1. Guerrero, Mayra Parrilla (2024-11-06). "Hamilton Grant wins bid for SC House District 79". WISTV. Retrieved 2024-11-08.
2. Guerrero, Mayra Parrilla (2024-02-14). "Hamilton Grant announces run for SC House District 79". WISTV. Retrieved 2024-11-08.
3. Johnson, Dejon (2024-06-11). "South Carolina primary results: Who's advancing to the November election?". WACH. Retrieved 2024-11-08.
4. Tejada, Alex (2024-10-16). "Your Voice, Your Vote: Hamilton Grant and Rebecca Madsen hope to represent NE Richland County". ABC Columbia. Retrieved 2024-11-08.
5. "Election Night Reporting". www.enr-scvotes.org. Retrieved 2024-11-08.
6. "Her forgiveness inspired a movement: Alana Simmons-Grant showed that #HateWontWin". wltx.com. 2021-02-23. Retrieved 2024-11-09.