Jenny Horne

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Marc F. Horne
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Jenny Horne
Member of the South CarolinaHouseofRepresentatives
from the 94th district
In office
2009–2017
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Jenny Anderson Horne (born October 12, 1972) is an American attorney and politician who served as a member of the South Carolina House of Representatives from 2009 to 2017. She is a Republican.

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Early life and education

Jenny Anderson Horne, the daughter of John D. Anderson, Jr. and Cynthia W. Anderson, was born on October 12, 1972, in Dorchester County, South Carolina. [2] She earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in English and Juris Doctor from the University of South Carolina. [3]

Career

Horne is an attorney. [4] A member of the Republican Party, she served as a member of the South Carolina House of Representatives from 2009 until 2017. [2] In a 2015 speech on the South Carolina State House floor, Horne claimed to be a "descendant of Jefferson Davis." Subsequent media reports explained this to be the Confederate States President Jefferson Davis. Horne advocated the quick removal of the Confederate Battle Flag from the grounds of the state capitol. [5]

Reportedly, Rep. Horne never researched her claim of descent from Davis, but was told of it by her grandfather. [6] This was disclosed as her connection to Davis came under scrutiny. [7] In response, Rep. Horne indicated she was not inclined to research the claim. [8]

It was reported in July 2015 that Horne was considering a challenge of U.S. Rep. Mark Sanford for the 1st District congressional seat. [9] During the 2016 primary campaign, Sanford had a significant fund raising advantage. [10]

In the June 2016 debate with Mark Sanford, Horne acknowledged the results of grassroots genealogical researchers findings that she is not descended from the Confederate President Jefferson Davis, born 1808 in Kentucky. Her line goes back to a James Jefferson Davis, born about 1841 in Georgia. [11]

External videos
Nuvola apps kaboodle.svg Horne's speech on the Confederate flag to the South Carolina House of Representatives, July 8, 2015, C-SPAN

Horne's primary challenge came up short in June, 2016, although she polled stronger than expected with Sanford receiving 56% of the vote to Horne's 44%. [12]

In June 2023, Horne endorsed Tim Scott in the 2024 United States presidential election. [13]

Personal life

Horne's husband, Marc F. Horne, is a realtor. They were married on May 11, 1996. [2] They have two children. [2]

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References

  1. ↑ jharrison@journalscene.com, Jenna-Ley Harrison. "Candidates vie for Statehouse seat representing House District 94". Journal Scene. Retrieved February 8, 2019.
  2. 1 2 3 4 "South Carolina Legislature Online - Member Biography". scstatehouse.gov. Retrieved July 9, 2015.
  3. ↑ "JennyHorne.com - Meet Jenny". jennyhorne.com. Retrieved July 9, 2015.
  4. ↑ Michael E. Miller, Jenny Horne: How a descendant of the president of the Confederacy helped vanquish his flag, The Washington Post, July 9, 2015
  5. ↑ Brumfield, Ben (July 9, 2015). "Jenny Horne's tearful Confederate flag speech shakes S. Carolina statehouse". CNN. Retrieved July 9, 2015.
  6. ↑ Brenda Rindge, Jenny Horne: She needed to get the flag debate back on track, The Post and Courier, July 9, 2015
  7. ↑ Simpson, Brooks D. (July 12, 2015). "A Descendant of Jefferson Davis? A Question For Jenny Anderson Horne". Crossroads. Retrieved July 13, 2015.
  8. ↑ Behre, Robert. "Horne's family tree losing its leaves?". The Post and Courier. Retrieved July 19, 2015.
  9. ↑ "SC Rep. Jenny Horne considering bid for Congress". The State. Retrieved July 14, 2015.
  10. ↑ "Mark Sanford, Jenny Horne face off in ETV debate". Post and Courier. June 6, 2016. Retrieved June 15, 2016.
  11. ↑ "Horne-Sanford Debate". June 6, 2016. Retrieved May 30, 2018.
  12. ↑ "Mark Sanford wins GOP primary in tighter race than expected". Charleston Scene. June 14, 2016. Retrieved June 15, 2016.
  13. ↑ Sen. Tim Scott in Spartanburg to announce campaign endorsements". FOX Carolina. June 12, 2023. Retrieved August 23, 2023
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