The Ballot Brief
Greenville County, South Carolina

South Carolina House District 28

2 candidates are tracked for South Carolina House District 28 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Alan G Buckalew and Chris Huff. Candidate information follows official Greenville County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Alan G Buckalew (Democratic), Chris Huff (Republican) meet on the November 3 ballot; Chris Huff 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, Chris Huff, is on the ballot.

South Carolina › Greenville County › South Carolina House District 28

Alan G Buckalew

Democratic

Top priorities
  • Provide tax relief on tips and strengthen wages for service industry workers
  • Balance AI development with environmental protection and community benefit
  • Legalize medical cannabis and pursue broader cannabis reform

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Alan G. Buckalew works as an in-home health care aide and is a medically retired U.S. Army paratrooper who served combat tours in Afghanistan, per his campaign site. He previously worked as a caseworker and victim's advocate for the South Carolina Department of Social Services and holds a master's degree in social work from the University of South Carolina.

Chris Huff

Chris Huff

Republican Incumbent

Biography

Chris Huff is the Republican candidate for South Carolina House District 28 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the South Carolina Election Commission's general-election candidate listing. Chris Huff is the sitting member, per the House roster. William C. Huff, who goes by Chris, is self-employed, per the Legislature's roster. He represents Greenville County in House District 28. No campaign website was found as of September 7, 2026.

Next on your ballotSouth Carolina House District 35

See your full ballot

Your address is only used to match your districts.

Voting info and more

Voting info and more
Questions about this race

Who is running for South Carolina House District 28 in 2026?

2 candidates are tracked for South Carolina House District 28 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Alan G Buckalew and Chris Huff. Candidate information follows official Greenville County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

When is the South Carolina House District 28 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?

Enter your ZIP code in the lookup at theballotbrief.com for the statewide and congressional races, or a full street address to add the county, city and district contests for that location.

Verify this race

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

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

The rest of your Greenville County ballot

34 tracked races in Greenville County, South Carolina. Landed here from another county's search? Look up your own ballot below.

Also on your ballot
Greenville County Probate JudgeGreenville County AuditorGreenville County TreasurerSee all 34 Greenville County races
Candidate profiles
Alan G Buckalew, full profileChris Huff, full profileOfficial South Carolina election office