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Brad Hutto

Brad Hutto, born August 6, 1957, is an American politician from the Democratic Party. He has served as a member of the South Carolina State Senate, representing District 40, since 1996.

  • Democratic
  • South Carolina
  • Current
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Role Senator

Current assignment referenced in the congressional directory.

State South Carolina

Representing constituents across the South Carolina delegation.

Service since 2024

Years of public service formally recorded.

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Biography

Senator Brad Hutto Biography:

Personal Information

  • Resides at 1330 Tolly Ganly Cir., Orangeburg.
  • Born on August 6, 1957, in Orangeburg.
  • Son of Charles L. and Harriet L. Hutto.
  • Honors Program graduate from the University of South Carolina (B.A., 1978).
  • Holds a J.D. from Georgetown University Law Center (1981).

Political Career

  • First elected to the South Carolina Senate in 1996.
  • Re-elected every four years since then.
  • Currently serves as the ranking member of the Senate Judiciary Committee.
  • Also serves on the Senate Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee, the Senate Education Committee, and the Senate Finance Committee.

Notable Leadership Role

  • Senate Minority Leader (Democratic Party) since November 17, 2020.

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