Daniel E. Winstead

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.

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.
Died	April 28, 2024(2024-04-28) (aged 78)
Political party	Republican
Spouse	Iris Mole Winstead ​ (m. 1967)​ [1]
Alma mater	Carson–Newman College

Life and career

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]