David Rudolph Hiott (born October 20, 1960) is an American politician. He is a member of the South Carolina House of Representatives from the 4th District (covering parts of Pickens and Pickens County), serving since 2005. He is a member of the Republican party.
Political career
Hiott has served as Chairman of the Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs Committee. He remains a member of that Committee, and now also serves on the House Rules Committee. He is a vocal advocate for less gun control and for pro-life policies.
Hiott is the majority leader of the Republican party, elected in 2022 and re-elected in 2024.
Electoral history
2004 SC House of Representatives
2006 SC House of Representatives
Hiott was the only Republican to run in 2006, so there was no Republican primary.
2008 SC House of Representatives
Hiott was the only Republican to run in 2008, so there was no Republican primary.
2010 SC House of Representatives
Hiott was the only Republican to run in 2010, so there was no Republican primary.
2012 SC House of Representatives
2014 SC House of Representatives
2016 SC House of Representatives
Hiott was the only Republican to run in 2016, so there was no Republican primary.
2018 SC House of Representatives
Personal life
Hiott was born in Easley and currently resides in Pickens. He attended Anderson Junior College (now Anderson University) for a year before transferring to Central Wesleyan College (now Southern Wesleyan University), and graduating in 1983 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in business. He is married to Lisa Clamp Hiott, with whom he has two children. He is the owner of the Hiott Printing Company.
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