Bill Hager (South Carolina politician)

Bill Hager
Member, South Carolina House of Representatives
Assumed office
November 14, 2022
Preceded byShedron D. Williams
Personal details
Born (1960-02-06) February 6, 1960
Charlotte, NC
PartyRepublican
SpouseElizabeth Jolly
Alma materThe Citadel

William Winston Hager (born 7 February 1960) is an American engineer and politician.

Bill Hager was born on 7 February 1960 in Charlotte, North Carolina, to parents Roland and Charlene Hager.[1] He later moved to Hampton, South Carolina, earned a Bachelor of Science degree in electrical engineering at The Citadel, and worked as an engineer.[2][3]

Hager served as chair of the Hampton County Economic Development Commission and ran for a seat on the Hampton County Council in 2020.[4][5] In 2022, Hager defeated incumbent Shedron D. Williams of South Carolina House of Representatives District 122.[3][6][7]

References

  1. ^ "Representative William Winston "Bill" Hager". South Carolina House of Representatives. Retrieved 14 May 2023.
  2. ^ "Hager appointed to S.C. Education Oversight Committee". Walterboro Live. 14 April 2023. Retrieved 14 May 2023.
  3. ^ a b Koeske, Zak (17 November 2022). "GOP picked up most SC House seats since chamber flipped in '94. How'd they do it?". The State. Retrieved 14 May 2023.
  4. ^ Scana, Jim Poindexter (26 March 2016). "'Developing' stories for rural counties". The Times and Democrat. Retrieved 14 May 2023.
  5. ^ De Witt, Michael (1 April 2020). "Local elections draw out rivals". Bluffton Today. Retrieved 14 May 2023.
  6. ^ De Witt Jr., Michael M. (11 October 2022). "Candidates discuss issues, $25M referendum, during HC Chamber forum". Bluffton Today. Retrieved 14 May 2023.
  7. ^ Christian, Matthew (9 November 2022). "'Guarantee' S.C. GOP Chair made in Aiken comes true, Republicans gain seats in S.C. House". Aiken Standard. Retrieved 14 May 2023.