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Dorchester County, South Carolina

South Carolina House District 102

2 candidates are tracked for South Carolina House District 102 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Montez Aiken and Harriet Holman. Candidate information follows official Dorchester County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Montez Aiken (Democratic), Harriet Holman (Republican) meet on the November 3 ballot; Harriet Holman is the sitting member, per the House roster. Montez Aiken won the June 9 Democratic primary with 55.6 percent over Katie McCravy (44.4 percent). 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, Harriet Holman, is on the ballot.

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Montez Aiken

Democratic

Biography

Montez Aiken is a Summerville High School graduate who earned a music education degree from the University of South Carolina and worked as a band director before entering law enforcement, per the Berkeley Observer. He retired as a lieutenant from the Summerville Police Department in 2025 after nearly 23 years of service and holds a master's degree in public administration from Villanova University. No campaign website was found as of September 7, 2026.

Harriet Holman

Harriet Holman

Republican Incumbent

Biography

Harriet Holman is a retired Lieutenant Colonel in the U.S. Army Adjutant General Corps who earned degrees from Jackson State University and Claflin University, per her official State House biography. She serves on the House Interstate Cooperation and Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs Committees. 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 102 in 2026?

2 candidates are tracked for South Carolina House District 102 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Montez Aiken and Harriet Holman. Candidate information follows official Dorchester County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

When is the South Carolina House District 102 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 Dorchester County ballot?

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Candidate roster from official Dorchester County and state election office filings, last verified September 27, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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South Carolina House District 114Dorchester County Council, District 1Dorchester County Council, District 2See all 18 Dorchester County races
Candidate profiles
Montez Aiken, full profileHarriet Holman, full profileOfficial South Carolina election office