2 candidates are tracked for South Carolina House District 53 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Bruce M Wallace and Richard Richie Yow. Candidate information follows official Chesterfield County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
Bruce M Wallace (Democratic), Richard Richie Yow (Republican) meet on the November 3 ballot; Richard Richie Yow 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.
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This race. Elected by district: only voters who live in the district see this race on their ballot. The sitting officeholder, Richard Richie Yow, is on the ballot.
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Democratic
Bruce M. Wallace is a Vietnam veteran and retired retailer, per The Lancaster News. Wallace holds a bachelor of arts from the University of South Carolina and an associate of science from the Community College of the Air Force, per the same source. No campaign website was found as of September 21, 2026.
Republican Incumbent
Richie Yow is an Air Force veteran and retired Air National Guard member who now works as a pastor and small farmer, per the South Carolina House of Representatives. He was first elected to the House in 2014, per the same source. No campaign website was found as of September 21, 2026.
Who is running for South Carolina House District 53 in 2026?
2 candidates are tracked for South Carolina House District 53 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Bruce M Wallace and Richard Richie Yow. Candidate information follows official Chesterfield County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
When is the South Carolina House District 53 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 Chesterfield County ballot?
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Candidate roster from official Chesterfield County and state election office filings. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.
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