Charleston County, South Carolina

South Carolina House District 80

2 candidates are tracked for South Carolina House District 80 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Benjamin E Brown and Kathy Landing. Candidate information follows official Charleston County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Benjamin E Brown (Democratic), Kathy Landing (Republican) meet on the November 3 ballot; Kathy Landing 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, Kathy Landing, is on the ballot.

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Benjamin E Brown

Democratic

Top priorities

Address traffic congestion in Mount Pleasant
Lower medical bills for families
Address housing affordability

Per the Post and Courier.

Biography

Benjamin E. Brown is a Mount Pleasant area firefighter and paramedic running as the Democratic candidate for South Carolina House District 80, per the Post and Courier. He says he has responded to emergencies in the community for years and has seen the effects of traffic congestion, rising medical bills and families being priced out of the area. No campaign website was found as of September 7, 2026.

Kathy Landing

Republican Incumbent

Biography

Kathy Landing is a financial advisor and senior vice president of investments at Raymond James who represents South Carolina House District 80, per the Legislature's roster. She served on Mount Pleasant Town Council from 2017 to 2021, chairing its Economic Development committee. 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 80 in 2026?

When is the South Carolina House District 80 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

Benjamin E Brown, full profile Kathy Landing, full profile Official South Carolina election office