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Florence County, South Carolina

South Carolina House District 60

2 candidates are tracked for South Carolina House District 60 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Adrian Peguese Carter and Phillip Lowe. Candidate information follows official Florence County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Adrian Peguese Carter (Democratic), Phillip Lowe (Republican) meet on the November 3 ballot; Phillip Lowe is the sitting member, per the House roster. Adrian Peguese Carter won the June 9 Democratic primary with 57.9 percent over Melissa OShea (42.1 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, Phillip Lowe, is on the ballot.

South Carolina › Florence County › South Carolina House District 60

Adrian Peguese Carter

Democratic

Top priorities

  • Meeting the people of District 60 where they are
  • Building economic opportunity, including jobs and small business support
  • Putting affordability first for working families

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Adrian Peguese Carter is an attorney and lifelong resident of District 60, per Carter's campaign site. Carter was named the South Carolina Bar Young Lawyers Division's Young Lawyer of the Year in 2024, per the Post and Courier.

Phillip Lowe

Phillip Lowe

RepublicanIncumbent

Biography

Phillip Lowe is a physical therapist and developer, per the South Carolina House of Representatives. He is a graduate of the Medical University of South Carolina and has served as chairman of the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources board, per the same source. No campaign website was found as of September 21, 2026.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for South Carolina House District 60 in 2026?

2 candidates are tracked for South Carolina House District 60 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Adrian Peguese Carter and Phillip Lowe. Candidate information follows official Florence County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

When is the South Carolina House District 60 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 Florence County ballot?

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Verify this race

Candidate roster from official Florence County and state election office filings. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

Cross-check with the official South Carolina election office, or see the full Florence County sample ballot and your exact ballot by address.

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Candidate profiles
Adrian Peguese Carter, full profilePhillip Lowe, full profileOfficial South Carolina election office