Tom Hartnett Jr.

Thomas F. Hartnett, Jr.
Member of the South Carolina House of Representatives
from the 110th district
Assumed office
November 14, 2022
Preceded byWilliam S. Cogswell Jr.
Personal details
Born (1971-02-11) February 11, 1971
PartyRepublican
SpouseAlison Dillon
Children3 children, Thomas, Rhett, and Nicholas
Parent(s)Bonnie and Thomas F. Hartnett
Alma materCollege of Charleston (B.A., 2009)
ProfessionReal Estate Appraiser

Thomas F. Hartnett, Jr. is an American politician representing representing District 110 in the South Carolina House of Representatives since 2022. The district consists of parts of Charleston County. He is a member of the Republican Party.

He is the son of Thomas F. Hartnett, a former congressman.

Campaigns

2022 South Carolina House of Representatives election

Hartnett Jr. announced his intention to run for the seat in March 2022.[1] The incumbent, William S. Cogswell Jr., opted not to file for re-election to the House.[2] Hartnett defeated Democratic opponent Ellis Roberts in the general election.[3]

Hartnett is a member of the Education and Public Works and Invitations and Memorial Resolutions Committees. He is the son of former Congressman Thomas F. Hartnett who served the state of South Carolina for more than two decades across the South Carolina House of Representatives, South Carolina Senate, and U.S. House of Representatives.

Harnett endorsed Tim Scott's 2024 presidential campaign, later endorsing Ron DeSantis after Scott withdrew.[4][5][6]

2026 South Carolina House of Representatives election

Hartnett filed to run for re-election. He faces Democrat KJ Atwood, who shifted from running for Congress in the US House of Representatives Congressional District 1 race to the State House District 110 seat.[7]

References

  1. ↑ Laudenslager, Chase (March 9, 2022). "Republican Tom Hartnett Jr. enters race for SC House District 110". WCBD-TV. Retrieved November 26, 2023.
  2. ↑ Baldwin, Skyler (April 13, 2022). "Middleton, Cogswell eyeing Charleston mayor's race in 18 months". Charleston City Paper. Retrieved November 26, 2023.
  3. ↑ Whalen, Emma (November 8, 2022). "Charleston County Statehouse seats gain Republican newcomers". The Post and Courier. Retrieved November 26, 2023.
  4. ↑ DeLisa, Caden (November 17, 2023). "DeSantis picks up 10 endorsements from former Tim Scott supporters". The Capitolist. Retrieved November 26, 2023.
  5. ↑ Birle, Jack (November 17, 2023). "DeSantis announces new South Carolina endorsements after Scott drops out of 2024 contest". The Washington Examiner. Retrieved November 26, 2023.
  6. ↑ Robertson, Nick (November 18, 2023). "Tim Scott endorsers flock to DeSantis after senator suspends campaign". The Hill. Retrieved November 26, 2023.
  7. ↑ Moore, Perrin (2026-03-09). "US House candidate KJ Atwood pivots to run 'closer to home' in State House District 110". WCIV. Retrieved 2026-03-23.