Jenny Horne Explained

Jenny Horne
State House:South Carolina
State:South Carolina
District:94th
Term Start:2009
Term End:2017
Predecessor:Heyward Hutson[1]
Successor:Katie Arrington
Birth Name:Jenny Anderson
Birth Date:12 October 1972
Birth Place:Summerville, South Carolina, U.S.
Party:Republican
Children:2

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. 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]

External links

Notes and References

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