2 candidates are tracked for South Carolina House District 21 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Dianne Mitchell and Dexter Reaves. Candidate information follows official Greenville County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
Dianne Mitchell (Republican), Dexter Reaves (Democratic) meet on the November 3 ballot; Dianne Mitchell is the sitting member, per the House roster. Dianne Mitchell won the June 9 Republican primary with 73.5 percent over Heather Currie (26.5 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.
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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, Dianne Mitchell, is on the ballot.
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Republican Incumbent
Dianne Mitchell is a former teacher who holds a bachelor's degree from Furman University and a master's degree from Indiana University, per the Legislature's roster. She represents Greenville County in House District 21. No campaign website was found as of September 7, 2026.
Democratic
Per the Civoren candidate profile.
Dexter Reaves holds a bachelor's degree in criminal justice from Benedict College and a master's degree in Christian ministry from North Greenville University, per his Civoren candidate profile. No campaign website was found as of September 7, 2026.
Who is running for South Carolina House District 21 in 2026?
2 candidates are tracked for South Carolina House District 21 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Dianne Mitchell and Dexter Reaves. Candidate information follows official Greenville County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
When is the South Carolina House District 21 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.
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