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Charleston County, South Carolina

South Carolina House District 114

2 candidates are tracked for South Carolina House District 114 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Gary Brewer and Kelly Hough. Candidate information follows official Charleston County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Gary Brewer (Republican), Kelly Hough (Democratic) meet on the November 3 ballot; Gary Brewer is the sitting member, per the House roster. 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, Gary Brewer, is on the ballot.

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Gary Brewer

Gary Brewer

Republican Incumbent

Biography

Gary Brewer is Vice President of Construction Services at HDR Engineering of South Carolina, per his official State House biography. He serves on the House Labor, Commerce and Industry Committee. No campaign website was found as of September 7, 2026.

Kelly Hough

Democratic

Top priorities
  • Economic stability and sustainability for working families
  • Expanding access to healthcare
  • Smart school funding and affordable child care

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Hough is a nurse who has worked in South Carolina healthcare settings, including hospice care and leadership roles during the COVID-19 pandemic, per the campaign site. A South Carolina native with degrees from several state colleges, she is a mother who describes her approach as community-centered, per the campaign site.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for South Carolina House District 114 in 2026?

2 candidates are tracked for South Carolina House District 114 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Gary Brewer and Kelly Hough. Candidate information follows official Charleston County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

When is the South Carolina House District 114 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 Charleston 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 Charleston County and state election office filings, last verified September 27, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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Candidate profiles
Gary Brewer, full profileKelly Hough, full profileOfficial South Carolina election office