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Dorchester County, South Carolina

South Carolina House District 95

One candidate is tracked for South Carolina House District 95 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Gilda Cobb-Hunter. Candidate information follows official Dorchester County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Gilda Cobb-Hunter (Democratic) is the only candidate on the November 3 ballot; Gilda Cobb-Hunter 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, Gilda Cobb-Hunter, is on the ballot. One name is on the ballot for this seat.

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Gilda Cobb-Hunter

Gilda Cobb-Hunter

Democratic Incumbent

Biography

Gilda Cobb-Hunter is a social work administrator who has represented Dorchester and Orangeburg counties in the South Carolina House since 1992, per the Legislature's roster. She is first vice chair of the House Ways and Means Committee and previously served as House Minority Leader, per the Legislature's roster. 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 95 in 2026?

One candidate is tracked for South Carolina House District 95 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Gilda Cobb-Hunter. Candidate information follows official Dorchester County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

When is the South Carolina House District 95 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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Verify this race

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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Candidate profiles
Gilda Cobb-Hunter, full profileOfficial South Carolina election office