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Greenville County, South Carolina

South Carolina House District 20

2 candidates are tracked for South Carolina House District 20 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Polly Elbertse and Stephen D Frank. Candidate information follows official Greenville County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Polly Elbertse (Democratic), Stephen D Frank (Republican) meet on the November 3 ballot; Stephen D Frank 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, Stephen D Frank, is on the ballot.

South Carolina › Greenville County › South Carolina House District 20

Polly Elbertse

Democratic

Biography

Polly Elbertse is the Democratic candidate for South Carolina House District 20 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the South Carolina Election Commission's general-election candidate listing. No campaign website was found as of September 7, 2026.

Stephen D Frank

Stephen D Frank

Republican Incumbent

Biography

Stephen D. Frank works in insurance and risk management and has been an entrepreneur since 2008, per the Legislature's roster. He represents Greenville County in House District 20. 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 20 in 2026?

2 candidates are tracked for South Carolina House District 20 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Polly Elbertse and Stephen D Frank. Candidate information follows official Greenville County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

When is the South Carolina House District 20 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 Greenville County ballot?

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

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Candidate profiles
Polly Elbertse, full profileStephen D Frank, full profileOfficial South Carolina election office