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Daniel E. Winstead

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Daniel E. Winstead
Member of the South Carolina House of Representatives
In office
1979–1990
Personal details
Born
Daniel Edward Winstead

(1945-11-01)November 1, 1945
Ridgeland, South Carolina, U.S.
DiedApril 28, 2024(2024-04-28) (aged 78)
Political partyRepublican
Spouse
Iris Mole Winstead
(m. 1967)
[1]
Alma materCarson–Newman College

Daniel Edward Winstead (November 1, 1945 – April 28, 2024), also known as Danny Winstead, was an American politician. He served as a Republican member of the South Carolina House of Representatives.

Life and career

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Winstead was born in Ridgeland, South Carolina.[2] He attended Wade Hampton High School and Carson–Newman College.[3]

Winstead served in the South Carolina House of Representatives from 1979[3] to 1990. He lost his seat as a result of Operation Lost Trust, after pleading guilty to accepting bribes and obstruction of justice.[4]

Winstead died on April 28, 2024, at the age of 78.[2]

References

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  1. ^ "Danny Winstead". Brice W. Herndon and Sons Funeral Home. Retrieved May 4, 2024.
  2. ^ a b "Danny Winstead". Echovita. Retrieved May 4, 2024.
  3. ^ a b Legislative Manual - General Assembly of South Carolina, General Assembly of South Carolina, 1990
  4. ^ "LAWMAKERS 5 make pleas, released on bonds". Spartanburg Herald-Journal. August 31, 1990. Retrieved May 4, 2024.