American politician (born 1972)
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.
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]
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]
References
^ jharrison@journalscene.com, Jenna-Ley Harrison. "Candidates vie for Statehouse seat representing House District 94" . Journal Scene . Retrieved February 8, 2019 .
^ a b c d "South Carolina Legislature Online - Member Biography" . scstatehouse.gov . Retrieved July 9, 2015 .
^ "JennyHorne.com - Meet Jenny" . jennyhorne.com . Retrieved July 9, 2015 .
^ Michael E. Miller, Jenny Horne: How a descendant of the president of the Confederacy helped vanquish his flag , The Washington Post , July 9, 2015
^ Brumfield, Ben (July 9, 2015). "Jenny Horne's tearful Confederate flag speech shakes S. Carolina statehouse" . CNN. Retrieved July 9, 2015 .
^ Brenda Rindge, Jenny Horne: She needed to get the flag debate back on track , The Post and Courier , July 9, 2015
^ Simpson, Brooks D. (July 12, 2015). "A Descendant of Jefferson Davis? A Question For Jenny Anderson Horne" . Crossroads . Retrieved July 13, 2015 .
^ Behre, Robert. "Horne's family tree losing its leaves?" . The Post and Courier . Retrieved July 19, 2015 .
^ "SC Rep. Jenny Horne considering bid for Congress" . The State . Retrieved July 14, 2015 .
^ "Mark Sanford, Jenny Horne face off in ETV debate" . Post and Courier . June 6, 2016. Retrieved June 15, 2016 .
^ "Horne-Sanford Debate" . June 6, 2016. Retrieved May 30, 2018 .
^ "Mark Sanford wins GOP primary in tighter race than expected" . Charleston Scene . June 14, 2016. Retrieved June 15, 2016 .
^ Sen. Tim Scott in Spartanburg to announce campaign endorsements". FOX Carolina . June 12, 2023. Retrieved August 23, 2023
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