Daniel E. Winstead

Daniel E. Winstead
Member of the South Carolina House of Representatives
In office
1979–1990
Personal details
BornDaniel Edward Winstead
(1945-11-01)November 1, 1945
Ridgeland, South Carolina, U.S.
DiedApril 28, 2024(2024-04-28) (aged 78)
PartyRepublican
Spouse
Iris Mole Winstead
​
(m. 1967)​
EducationCarson–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

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

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

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

References

  1. ↑ "Danny Winstead". Brice W. Herndon and Sons Funeral Home. Retrieved May 4, 2024.
  2. 1 2 "Danny Winstead". Echovita. Retrieved May 4, 2024.
  3. 1 2 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.