Heyward Hutson
{{short description|American politician}}
{{Infobox officeholder
| name = Heyward Hutson
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|January 24, 1936}}
| children = 4
| birth_place = Summerville, South Carolina, U.S.
| education = United States Military Academy (BS)
Syracuse University (MA)
| party = Republican
| allegiance = {{Flag|United States}}
| branch = {{Flag|United States Army}}
| serviceyears = 1958–1985
| battles = Vietnam War
| office = Member of the
South Carolina House of Representatives
from the 94th district
| termstart = 2007
| termend = 2008
| predecessor = Converse Chellis
| successor = Jenny Horne
| termstart2 = 1993
| termend2 = 1996
| successor2 = Converse Chellis
}}
Heyward Hutson (born January 24, 1936) is an American politician and retired military officer who served in the South Carolina House of Representatives from 1993 to 1996 and again from 2007 to 2008.
Early life and education
Hutson was born in Summerville, South Carolina. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree from the United States Military Academy and a Master of Arts from Syracuse University.[https://justfacts.votesmart.org/candidate/biography/8709/heyward-hutson Heyward Hutson's Biography]
Career
Hutson was a member of the United States Army from 1958 to 1985. During his military service, Hutson served in the Vietnam War and was twice deployed to Europe. After retiring from active duty, Hutson served as an advisor in the United States Department of Defense. Hutson worked as an advisor to the Chief of Staff of the United States Army, and was later selected to serve as policy planning assistant in the Office of the Coordinator of Inter-American Affairs.{{Cite web|title=South Carolina Legislature Online - Member Biography|url=https://www.scstatehouse.gov/member.php?code=911363527&chamber=H|access-date=2020-10-12|website=www.scstatehouse.gov}}
In 1992, Hutson was elected to the South Carolina House of Representatives, serving until 1996. He was defeated for re-election by Converse Chellis{{Cite web|title=Heyward Hutson converse - Google Search|url=https://www.google.com/search?q=Heyward+Hutson+converse|access-date=2020-10-12|website=www.google.com}} In 2007, he was re-elected to the House after the resignation of Chellis, who was appointed to serve as the Treasurer of South Carolina. In 2008, Hutson was defeated for election to a full term by Jenny Horne.{{Cite web|last=Castle|first=Ryan|title=School construction still at forefront of House 94 debate|url=https://www.postandcourier.com/journal-scene/news/school-construction-still-at-forefront-of-house-94-debate/article_b1eaf164-6e36-58e0-b86a-5cf0cfe1cb44.html|access-date=2020-10-12|website=Post and Courier|language=en}}{{Cite web|last=Johnson|first=Jessica|title=Horne defeats Hutson in District 94 primary|url=https://www.postandcourier.com/politics/horne-defeats-hutson-in-district-94-primary/article_8b2f39a4-ad66-5df4-a782-3dee01e5210b.html|access-date=2020-10-12|website=Post and Courier|language=en}} Since leaving office, Hutson has served as the president of the Summerville Preservation Society.{{Cite web|last=Kreber|first=Monica|title=Lawsuit claims town retaliated against hotel lawsuit plaintiff|url=https://www.postandcourier.com/journal-scene/news/lawsuit-claims-town-retaliated-against-hotel-lawsuit-plaintiff/article_d988e02f-fc24-5263-a47f-ba2bb88f2009.html|access-date=2020-10-12|website=Post and Courier|language=en}}
Personal life
Hutson and his wife, Evelyn, have four children.{{Citation needed|date=May 2024}}
References
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Category:People from Summerville, South Carolina
Category:United States Military Academy alumni
Category:Syracuse University alumni
Category:Republican Party members of the South Carolina House of Representatives
Category:20th-century members of the South Carolina General Assembly
Category:21st-century members of the South Carolina General Assembly