Anderson County, South Carolina

South Carolina House District 9

2 candidates are tracked for South Carolina House District 9 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Johnny Estrich and Blake Sanders. Candidate information follows official Anderson County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Johnny Estrich (Democratic), Blake Sanders (Republican) meet on the November 3 ballot. The seat is open: Rep. Richard Blake Sanders (R), the sitting member per the House roster, is not on the November ballot. South Carolina primaries require a majority (June 23 runoffs); unopposed nominees still print. The field is the SC Election Commission's Candidate Tracking System active list (read September 7, 2026). This seat is elected by district; only the district covering your address appears on your ballot.

What this office does

State legislator. State legislators write and vote on state laws and the state budget, which fund schools, roads, prisons, universities and health programs, and set the rules for local governments and elections. Each member represents one district and serves on committees that shape bills before a floor vote. Terms are two years in most state houses and four in most state senates.

This race. Elected by district: only voters who live in the district see this race on their ballot. The sitting officeholder, Blake Sanders, is on the ballot.

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Johnny Estrich

Democratic

Top priorities

Redirect tax incentives from large corporations toward small businesses
Bring more accountability and transparency to state government
Reduce funding diversions from public schools and support fair teacher pay

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Johnny Estrich grew up in a single-income household on Anderson's west side and credits a high school teacher with encouraging him toward higher education, per his campaign site. He says his own experience relying on Affordable Care Act coverage for diabetes medication shapes his run for House District 9.

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Blake Sanders

Republican Incumbent

Biography

Blake Sanders is the Republican candidate for South Carolina House District 9 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the South Carolina Election Commission's general-election candidate listing. Richard Blake Sanders works as a landscape architect and previously served as mayor of the Town of West Pelzer from 2015 to 2023, per the Legislature's roster. He represents Anderson County in House District 9. No campaign website was found as of September 7, 2026.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for South Carolina House District 9 in 2026?

When is the South Carolina House District 9 election in South Carolina?

Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Registration deadlines, early voting dates and mail ballot rules for South Carolina are on the South Carolina election hub at theballotbrief.com.

How do I see my exact Anderson County ballot?

Enter your ZIP code in the lookup at theballotbrief.com for the statewide and congressional races, or a full street address to add the county, city and district contests for that location.

Verify this race

Candidate roster from official Anderson County and state election office filings, last verified September 25, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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Candidate profiles

Johnny Estrich, full profile Blake Sanders, full profile Official South Carolina election office