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  Leatherman Sr., Hugh
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NameHugh Leatherman Sr.
Address1817 Pineland Ave
Florence, South Carolina , United States
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Born April 14, 1931
DiedNovember 12, 2021 (90 years)
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Last ModifedDavid
Dec 21, 2021 05:55pm
Tags Married - Cancer - Methodist -
InfoQuinby Town Council, 1967-76

Mayor Pro Tempore, 1971-76

Elected to the South Carolina Senate from the 11th District in 1980.

Elected to the South Carolina Senate from the 31st District in 1984, 1988, 1992, 1996, 2000, 2004, 2008, 2012, 2016, and 2020.

Occupation: Businessman



Biography:LEATHERMAN, Hugh Kenneth, Sr. [R]--(Dist. No. 31, Darlington-Florence Cos.)--Businessman; residing in Florence; b. Apr. 14, 1931 in Lincoln Co., N.C.; s. John B. and Ada (Gantt) Leatherman; g. N.C. State Univ., B.S., 1953; Nov. 11, 1978 m. Jean Helms, 6 children, Sheila Dianne, Hugh Kenneth, Jr., Karen Ann, Joyce Lynn, Amy Jean, and Sarah Ada; mem.: Managing Partner, WyBoo Investments; Pres., Leacon, Inc.; mem.: Quinby Town Council, 1967-76; Mayor Pro Tempore, 1971-76; mem. emeritus: Francis Marion Univ. Bd. of Trustees; Clemson Univ. Pres. Adv. Council; Clemson Univ. Coll. of Engineering & Science Adv. Bd.; VC, Transportation; VC, Banking & Ins.; Chm., Fin. Com.; Ethics Com.; State House Com.; Interstate Cooperation; Labor, Commerce & Industry; Operations & Mgmt. Com.; Corrections & Penology Com.; mem.: S.C. Budget & Control Bd.; Chm., Salary Exec. & Performance Evaluation Comm.; Sen. Majority Leader; Chm., Jt. Bond Review Com.; Educ. Oversight Com.; State Infrastructure Bank; mem., Central United Methodist Church; prev. serv. in Sen. 1981-04.


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  11/03/2020 SC State Senate 31 Won 97.29% (+94.58%)
  01/25/2017 SC Senate President Pro Tempore Won 63.64% (+27.27%)
  12/06/2016 SC Senate President Pro Tempore Won 78.26% (+58.70%)
  11/08/2016 SC State Senate 31 Won 98.26% (+96.52%)
  06/14/2016 SC State Senate 31 - R Primary Won 54.23% (+13.55%)
  01/13/2015 SC Senate President Pro Tempore Won 100.00% (+100.00%)
  06/18/2014 SC Senate President Pro Tempore Won 95.45% (+90.91%)
  11/06/2012 SC State Senate 31 Won 99.04% (+98.09%)
  11/04/2008 SC State Senate 31 Won 99.10% (+98.19%)
  01/03/2005 Senate Majority Leader Won 100.00% (+100.00%)
  11/02/2004 SC State Senate 31 Won 66.38% (+32.79%)
  11/07/2000 SC State Senate 31 Won 55.98% (+11.97%)
  11/04/1997 SC State Senate 31 - Special Election Won 98.40% (+96.80%)
  11/05/1996 SC State Senate 31 Won 100.00% (+100.00%)
  06/11/1996 SC State Senate 31 - R Primary Won 55.41% (+10.83%)
  10/23/1995 SC State Senate 31 - Party Switch Won 100.00% (+100.00%)
  11/03/1992 SC State Senate 31 Won 100.00% (+100.00%)
  08/25/1992 SC State Senate 31 - D Primary Won 55.20% (+10.40%)
  11/08/1988 SC State Senate 31 Won 100.00% (+100.00%)
  06/10/1986 SC Governor - D Primary Lost 8.55% (-38.82%)
  11/06/1984 SC State Senate 31 Won 100.00% (+100.00%)
ENDORSEMENTS
SC US President - R Primary - Jan 19, 2008 R John McCain
SC Treasurer- Legislative Appointment - Aug 03, 2007 R Converse A. Chellis III
SC US Senate - R Primary - Jun 08, 2004 R Jim DeMint