Meet Representative Hamilton Grant
Hamilton Grant is a husband, father, and longtime Columbia resident who’s proud to serve the community that raised him.
A graduate of South Carolina State and Alabama A&M, he’s spent his career focused on what matters most—strong schools, local business growth, and bringing people together to get things done.
Now serving in the South Carolina House of Representatives for District 79, Hamilton is working every day to make sure families across our state have the tools and opportunities they need to thrive.
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Key Priorities
Improving Our State’s Housing Crisis
Ensuring that the achievement of homeownership is attainable and equitable for all South Carolinians. Expanding attainable housing options by increasing down payment assistance and incentivizing tax credits for first time homebuyers will make the American dream a reality for more South Carolinians. Additionally, to meet the growing need for workforce housing, the State should make the SC Housing Bond Mortgage Program more accessible. In addition to this, working with local municipalities to ensure that the infrastructure of our roads can withstand the growth of our region. (Ie Hardscrabble Road).
Building a Sustainable South Carolina Workforce
With billions of dollars of new business being invested in our state and Richland County having the most successful year of economic development in 2023, it is evident that we are prone for an economic spike. While that is exciting news, our business boom can only be sustained with a strong South Carolina based workforce. Ensuring that our schools are equipped to teach skill sets that will be essential for retained talent will be a priority for me as a lawmaker.
Protecting the Integrity of Public Education
The attack on public education in our state is nothing new however it has intensified over the last couple of years. Republican lawmakers are determined to erase history, destroy diversity incentives and fund private education with taxpayer money. I will fight to protect our public education and propose common sense ideas that will enhance our crumbling education infrastructure.