Horry County Sample Ballot & Voter Guide 2026
54 candidates are on the November 3, 2026 ballot across 32 Horry County races, led by the Horry County Probate Judge contest.
County offices
Council ChairJohnny Gardner (R)
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Johnny Gardner Republican Incumbent
Johnny Gardner is the sitting Horry County Council Chairman, an at-large seat he has held for eight years, per Horry County's official council page and WBTW News. Johnny Gardner appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Horry County Council Chair, per the county elections office's certified candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 7, 2026.
Johnny Gardner (Republican) is the only candidate on the November 3 ballot for Horry County Council Chair, per the SC Election Commission's Candidate Tracking System (filing location Horry County). No contested June 9 primary was recorded for this office in the county's official results feed.
Full race pageCouncil, District 1Jenna Dukes (R)
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Jenna Dukes Republican Incumbent
- Supports smarter growth policies and improved roads to address traffic and infrastructure strain
- Wants to improve emergency response times countywide
- Advocates for more transparent county government
Per the campaign site.
About Jenna Dukes
Jenna Dukes is a pharmacist who founded Cherry Grove Drug, the only independent pharmacy in North Myrtle Beach, in 2018, per her campaign site. She holds a Doctor of Pharmacy degree from West Virginia University and worked nearly a decade at Walgreens before opening her own store, and she has represented District 1 on Horry County Council since 2022. Jenna Dukes appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Horry County Council, District 1, per the county elections office's certified candidate list.
Jenna Dukes (Republican) is the only candidate on the November 3 ballot for Horry County Council, District 1, per the SC Election Commission's Candidate Tracking System (filing location Horry County). No contested June 9 primary was recorded for this office in the county's official results feed.
Full race pageCouncil, District 2Kristi Burch (Forward Party) · Bill Howard (R)
Kristi Burch Forward Party
- Focuses on quality of life so future generations can continue living in the district
- Prioritizes infrastructure and road improvements
- Wants to keep Horry County affordable for current and future residents
Per the campaign site.
About Kristi Burch
Kristi Burch is a Myrtle Beach native who grew up in Briarcliffe Acres and has raised her family in District 2, per her campaign site. She holds a business administration degree from Meredith College and an MBA from Coastal Carolina University, and she is running for the District 2 council seat as a Forward Party candidate. Kristi Burch appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Horry County Council, District 2, per the county elections office's certified candidate list.
Bill Howard Republican Incumbent
- Cites increased public safety staffing and pay during his tenure
- Points to increased road project spending
- Says he has supported county employee pay raises without raising taxes
Per the campaign site.
About Bill Howard
Bill Howard owns restaurants, laundromats and entertainment venues in the Myrtle Beach area, per The Sun News. He was first elected to Horry County Council in 2014 and is seeking a fourth term representing District 2. Bill Howard appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Horry County Council, District 2, per the county elections office's certified candidate list.
Kristi Burch (Forward Party), Bill Howard (Republican) meet on the November 3 ballot for Horry County Council, District 2, per the SC Election Commission's Candidate Tracking System (filing location Horry County). No contested June 9 primary was recorded for this office in the county's official results feed.
Full race pageCouncil, District 5Genesis Bordner (Forward Party) · Tyler Servant (R)
Genesis Bordner Forward Party
- Slow rapid development and require responsible planning
- Address traffic congestion
- Manage flooding and drainage infrastructure
Per the campaign site.
About Genesis Bordner
Genesis Bordner is a business owner and music teacher, per her campaign site. She worked through college and is an adoptive parent to a 9 year old son, per the same source.
Tyler Servant Republican Incumbent
Tyler Servant is chief executive officer of Surfside Realty Company, a third generation family business, per his campaign site. He is a graduate of the Darla Moore School of Business at the University of South Carolina, and was first elected to Horry County Council in 2014, later serving as vice chairman and as chairman of the Administration Committee, per the same source. He serves on the State Workforce Development Board and the Waccamaw Regional Council of Governments.
Genesis Bordner (Forward Party), Tyler Servant (Republican) meet on the November 3 ballot for Horry County Council, District 5, per the SC Election Commission's Candidate Tracking System (filing location Horry County). No contested June 9 primary was recorded for this office in the county's official results feed.
Full race pageCouncil, District 7Tom Anderson (R) · Chris Hennigan (Forward Party)
Tom Anderson Republican Incumbent
Tom Anderson is a former Conway city councilman who was first elected to Horry County Council District 7, which covers Conway and Bucksport, in 2022, per The Sun News. He now serves as council vice chairman and is seeking a second term. Tom Anderson appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Horry County Council, District 7, per the county elections office's certified candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 7, 2026.
Chris Hennigan Forward Party
Chris Hennigan is a local businessman who has served ten years on the Horry County Planning Board, per The Sun News. He is running for the District 7 council seat as a Forward Party candidate. Chris Hennigan appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Horry County Council, District 7, per the county elections office's certified candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 7, 2026.
Tom Anderson (Republican), Chris Hennigan (Forward Party) meet on the November 3 ballot for Horry County Council, District 7, per the SC Election Commission's Candidate Tracking System (filing location Horry County). No contested June 9 primary was recorded for this office in the county's official results feed.
Full race pageCouncil, District 8Michael Mash Masciarelli (R)
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Michael Mash Masciarelli Republican Incumbent
- Focuses on public safety
- Focuses on economic diversification and constituent service
Per the MyrtleBeachSC News.
About Michael Mash Masciarelli
Michael "Mash" Masciarelli is a U.S. Marine Corps veteran who worked in law enforcement and later the financial industry before moving to the Grand Strand, per myhorrynews.com. He now works in real estate with Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Myrtle Beach and has represented District 8 on Horry County Council since a 2022 runoff win. No campaign website was found as of September 7, 2026.
Michael Mash Masciarelli (Republican) is the only candidate on the November 3 ballot for Horry County Council, District 8, per the SC Election Commission's Candidate Tracking System (filing location Horry County). No contested June 9 primary was recorded for this office in the county's official results feed.
Full race pageCouncil, District 11Al Allen (R)
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Al Allen Republican Incumbent
Al Allen has served on Horry County Council since 2007 and is retired from the Horry County Sheriff's Office, per the county's official council page. He and his wife Shanda founded Allen Aviation, Inc. in 2000, which provides aerial application along with corporate and business flying services. Al Allen appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Horry County Council, District 11, per the county elections office's certified candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 7, 2026.
Al Allen (Republican) is the only candidate on the November 3 ballot for Horry County Council, District 11, per the SC Election Commission's Candidate Tracking System (filing location Horry County). No contested June 9 primary was recorded for this office in the county's official results feed.
Full race pageSchool board
Board of Education District, District 1David Koch (R) · Louis P Palm (D)
David Koch Republican Incumbent
David Koch currently represents District 1 on the Horry County Board of Education, per the district's board roster. David Koch appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Horry County Board of Education District, District 1, per the county elections office's certified candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 7, 2026.
Louis P Palm Democratic
Louis P Palm appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Horry County Board of Education District, District 1, per the county elections office's certified candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 7, 2026; the official roster and election filing is the only verifiable source for Louis P Palm.
David Koch (Republican), Louis P Palm (Democratic) meet on the November 3 ballot for Horry County Board of Education District, District 1, per the SC Election Commission's Candidate Tracking System (filing location Horry County). No contested June 9 primary was recorded for this office in the county's official results feed.
Full race pageBoard of Education District, District 2Meredith Kennedy (R)
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Meredith Kennedy Republican
Meredith Kennedy appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Horry County Board of Education District, District 2, per the county elections office's certified candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 7, 2026; the official roster and election filing is the only verifiable source for Meredith Kennedy.
Meredith Kennedy (Republican) is the only candidate on the November 3 ballot for Horry County Board of Education District, District 2, per the SC Election Commission's Candidate Tracking System (filing location Horry County). No contested June 9 primary was recorded for this office in the county's official results feed.
Full race pageBoard of Education District, District 3Diane Middleton (D) · Tracy Winters (R)
Diane Middleton Democratic
Diane Middleton appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Horry County Board of Education District, District 3, per the county elections office's certified candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 7, 2026; the official roster and election filing is the only verifiable source for Diane Middleton.
Tracy Winters Republican Incumbent
- Fiscal responsibility with no tax increases
- A new high school for Carolina Forest
- Improved academic achievement and expanded course offerings
Per the campaign site.
About Tracy Winters
Tracy Winters currently represents District 3 on the Horry County Board of Education, per the district's board roster. Tracy Winters appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Horry County Board of Education District, District 3, per the county elections office's certified candidate list.
Diane Middleton (Democratic), Tracy Winters (Republican) meet on the November 3 ballot for Horry County Board of Education District, District 3, per the SC Election Commission's Candidate Tracking System (filing location Horry County). No contested June 9 primary was recorded for this office in the county's official results feed.
Full race pageBoard of Education District, District 6Pam Dawson (R)
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Pam Dawson Republican
Pam Dawson appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Horry County Board of Education District, District 6, per the county elections office's certified candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 7, 2026; the official roster and election filing is the only verifiable source for Pam Dawson.
Pam Dawson (Republican) is the only candidate on the November 3 ballot for Horry County Board of Education District, District 6, per the SC Election Commission's Candidate Tracking System (filing location Horry County). No contested June 9 primary was recorded for this office in the county's official results feed.
Full race pageBoard of Education District, District 7Janet P Graham (D) · Sonya Sasser (R)
Janet P Graham Democratic
Janet P Graham appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Horry County Board of Education District, District 7, per the county elections office's certified candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 7, 2026; the official roster and election filing is the only verifiable source for Janet P Graham.
Sonya Sasser Republican
Sonya Sasser appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Horry County Board of Education District, District 7, per the county elections office's certified candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 7, 2026; the official roster and election filing is the only verifiable source for Sonya Sasser.
Janet P Graham (Democratic), Sonya Sasser (Republican) meet on the November 3 ballot for Horry County Board of Education District, District 7, per the SC Election Commission's Candidate Tracking System (filing location Horry County). No contested June 9 primary was recorded for this office in the county's official results feed.
Full race pageBoard of Education District, District 10Jason Morgan (R)
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Jason Morgan Republican
- Represent the needs of every student in the district
- Strengthen school safety using public safety experience
- Amplify family and employee voices in district decisions
Per the campaign site.
About Jason Morgan
Jason Morgan is a retired South Carolina State Trooper who owns a security technology company, per his campaign site. He is a former volunteer firefighter and EMT and has served as chairman of the Green Sea Floyds Advisory Board and on the district's Student Appeal Board, per the same source. Morgan lives in the Green Sea community with his wife, a teacher, and their three sons, per his site.
Jason Morgan (Republican) is the only candidate on the November 3 ballot for Horry County Board of Education District, District 10, per the SC Election Commission's Candidate Tracking System (filing location Horry County). No contested June 9 primary was recorded for this office in the county's official results feed.
Full race pageBoard of Education ChairMelanie J Wellons (R)
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Melanie J Wellons Republican
Melanie Wellons currently represents District 8 on the Horry County Board of Education, per the district's board news, and is running for the board's at-large chair seat. Melanie J Wellons appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Horry County Board of Education Chair, per the county elections office's certified candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 7, 2026.
Melanie J Wellons (Republican) is the only candidate on the November 3 ballot for Horry County Board of Education Chair, per the SC Election Commission's Candidate Tracking System (filing location Horry County). Melanie J Wellons won the June 9 Republican primary with 59.8 percent over Darrell Ricketts (40.2 percent). Results per the county's official Clarity results feed (enr-scvotes.org).
Full race pageJudges
Probate JudgeAllen Beverly (R)
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Allen Beverly Republican Incumbent
Allen Beverly is a Conway native and attorney who has served as Horry County Probate Judge since his election in November 2022, after several years as Chief Associate Probate Judge, per Horry County's official probate court page. He previously worked in private legal practice before joining the probate bench, per The Sun News. Allen Beverly appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Horry County Probate Judge, per the county elections office's certified candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 7, 2026.
Allen Beverly (Republican) is the only candidate on the November 3 ballot for Horry County Probate Judge, per the SC Election Commission's Candidate Tracking System (filing location Horry County). No contested June 9 primary was recorded for this office in the county's official results feed.
Full race pageDistricts and boards
Soil and Water District CommissionNonpartisan race · Matthew Gene Johnson · Glenn Winburn
Matthew Gene Johnson Nonpartisan
Matthew Gene Johnson is a sitting commissioner of the Horry County Soil and Water Conservation District, per the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources. No campaign website was found as of September 27, 2026.
Glenn Winburn Nonpartisan
Glenn Winburn is a sitting commissioner of the Horry County Soil and Water Conservation District, per the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources. No campaign website was found as of September 27, 2026.
Matthew Gene Johnson (Nonpartisan), Glenn Winburn (Nonpartisan) meet on the November 3 ballot for Horry County Soil and Water District Commission, per the SC Election Commission's Candidate Tracking System (filing location Horry County). Nonpartisan office: no primary; the November 3 vote decides.
Full race pageWatershed Conservation District, Buck Creek (Horry County)Nonpartisan race · Dax B Marlowe · Ned Marlowe
Dax B Marlowe Nonpartisan
Dax B Marlowe appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Watershed Conservation District, Buck Creek (Horry County), per the county elections office's certified candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 7, 2026; the official roster and election filing is the only verifiable source for Dax B Marlowe.
Ned Marlowe Nonpartisan
Ned Marlowe appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Watershed Conservation District, Buck Creek (Horry County), per the county elections office's certified candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 7, 2026; the official roster and election filing is the only verifiable source for Ned Marlowe.
Dax B Marlowe (Nonpartisan), Ned Marlowe (Nonpartisan) meet on the November 3 ballot for Watershed Conservation District, Buck Creek (Horry County), per the SC Election Commission's Candidate Tracking System (filing location Horry County). Nonpartisan office: no primary; the November 3 vote decides.
Full race pageWatershed Conservation District, Crabtree Swamp (Horry County)Nonpartisan race · Steven Edge · Sam Hall
Steven Edge Nonpartisan
Steven Edge appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Watershed Conservation District, Crabtree Swamp (Horry County), per the county elections office's certified candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 7, 2026; the official roster and election filing is the only verifiable source for Steven Edge.
Sam Hall Nonpartisan
Sam Hall appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Watershed Conservation District, Crabtree Swamp (Horry County), per the county elections office's certified candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 7, 2026; the official roster and election filing is the only verifiable source for Sam Hall.
Steven Edge (Nonpartisan), Sam Hall (Nonpartisan) meet on the November 3 ballot for Watershed Conservation District, Crabtree Swamp (Horry County), per the SC Election Commission's Candidate Tracking System (filing location Horry County). Nonpartisan office: no primary; the November 3 vote decides.
Full race pageWatershed Conservation District, Gapway Swamp (Horry County)Nonpartisan race · Jimmy Bailey Jr · Kevin Rowell
Jimmy Bailey Jr Nonpartisan
Jimmy Bailey Jr appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Watershed Conservation District, Gapway Swamp (Horry County), per the county elections office's certified candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 7, 2026; the official roster and election filing is the only verifiable source for Jimmy Bailey Jr.
Kevin Rowell Nonpartisan
Kevin Rowell appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Watershed Conservation District, Gapway Swamp (Horry County), per the county elections office's certified candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 7, 2026; the official roster and election filing is the only verifiable source for Kevin Rowell.
Jimmy Bailey Jr (Nonpartisan), Kevin Rowell (Nonpartisan) meet on the November 3 ballot for Watershed Conservation District, Gapway Swamp (Horry County), per the SC Election Commission's Candidate Tracking System (filing location Horry County). Nonpartisan office: no primary; the November 3 vote decides.
Full race pageWatershed Conservation District, Simpson Creek (Horry County)Nonpartisan race · Charles Cooke Jr · Dale Todd
Charles Cooke Jr Nonpartisan
Charles Cooke Jr appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Watershed Conservation District, Simpson Creek (Horry County), per the county elections office's certified candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 7, 2026; the official roster and election filing is the only verifiable source for Charles Cooke Jr.
Dale Todd Nonpartisan
Dale Todd appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Watershed Conservation District, Simpson Creek (Horry County), per the county elections office's certified candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 7, 2026; the official roster and election filing is the only verifiable source for Dale Todd.
Charles Cooke Jr (Nonpartisan), Dale Todd (Nonpartisan) meet on the November 3 ballot for Watershed Conservation District, Simpson Creek (Horry County), per the SC Election Commission's Candidate Tracking System (filing location Horry County). Nonpartisan office: no primary; the November 3 vote decides.
Full race pageWatershed Conservation District, Todd Swamp (Horry County)Nonpartisan race · Cory Gasque · Stevie Watts
Cory Gasque Nonpartisan
Cory Gasque appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Watershed Conservation District, Todd Swamp (Horry County), per the county elections office's certified candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 7, 2026; the official roster and election filing is the only verifiable source for Cory Gasque.
Stevie Watts Nonpartisan
Stevie Watts appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Watershed Conservation District, Todd Swamp (Horry County), per the county elections office's certified candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 7, 2026; the official roster and election filing is the only verifiable source for Stevie Watts.
Cory Gasque (Nonpartisan), Stevie Watts (Nonpartisan) meet on the November 3 ballot for Watershed Conservation District, Todd Swamp (Horry County), per the SC Election Commission's Candidate Tracking System (filing location Horry County). Nonpartisan office: no primary; the November 3 vote decides.
Full race pageBy address
These seats are elected by district; only the district covering your address is on your ballot.
Horry County is split across 11 South Carolina House districts.
Find your districts by addressSouth Carolina House: 11 districtsDistricts 55, 56, 57, 58, 61, 68, 103, 104, 105, 106, 107
South Carolina House District 55Jackie Hayes (D)
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Jackie Hayes Democratic Incumbent
Jackie Hayes is director of operations for Dillon School District 4 and has represented Dillon, Florence, Horry and Marlboro counties in the South Carolina House since 1999, per the Legislature's roster. He serves on the House Ways and Means Committee and previously led the South Carolina Athletic Administrators Association, per the Legislature's roster. No campaign website was found as of September 7, 2026.
Jackie Hayes (Democratic) is the only candidate on the November 3 ballot; Jackie Hayes 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.
Full race pageSouth Carolina House District 56Tim McGinnis (R) · Jacqualyn Meadow (D)
Tim McGinnis Republican Incumbent
Tim McGinnis is a businessman, journalist and television news anchor who has represented South Carolina House District 56 since 2018, per the Legislature's roster. He is a Georgia Southern University graduate and serves on Horry County Public School's Citizens Advisory Board. No campaign website was found as of September 7, 2026.
Jacqualyn Meadow Democratic
- Manage growth and traffic congestion through improved roads and infrastructure
- Keep District 56 affordable, including lower insurance costs and housing options
- Strengthen schools by supporting teachers and reducing overcrowding
Per the Horry County Democratic Party candidate page.
About Jacqualyn Meadow
Jacqualyn Meadow is a longtime educator, coach and leadership consultant who co-founded Coachability360, per the Horry County Democratic Party's candidate page. She has spent more than three decades working with schools, colleges, businesses and nonprofits, and is the Democratic candidate for South Carolina House District 56 against Republican incumbent Tim McGinnis. No campaign website was found as of September 7, 2026.
Tim McGinnis (Republican), Jacqualyn Meadow (Democratic) meet on the November 3 ballot; Tim McGinnis 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.
Full race pageSouth Carolina House District 57Lucas Atkinson (R) · Cynthia O Ford (D)
Lucas Atkinson Republican Incumbent
Lucas Atkinson is a consultant who has represented Horry, Marion and Williamsburg counties in the South Carolina House since 2017, per the Legislature's roster. He serves on the House Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs Committee and has served on the Marion County Progress Board since 2010, per the Legislature's roster. No campaign website was found as of September 7, 2026.
Cynthia O Ford Democratic
- Rural economic development, affordable housing and community stability
- Infrastructure improvements (roads, water systems, broadband) balanced with environmental protection
- Expanding healthcare access and addressing provider shortages
Per the VOTE411 responses.
About Cynthia O Ford
Cynthia O. Ford is a community leader, author, consultant and veteran running for South Carolina House District 57, per Holy City Sinner. No campaign website was found as of September 7, 2026.
Lucas Atkinson (Republican), Cynthia O Ford (Democratic) meet on the November 3 ballot; Lucas Atkinson 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.
Full race pageSouth Carolina House District 58Jeff Johnson (R) · Sha-Ron E Jones (D)
Jeff Johnson Republican Incumbent
Jeff Johnson is an attorney and businessman who has represented South Carolina House District 58 since 2015, per the Legislature's roster. He served in the South Carolina Army National Guard from 1989 to 2002. No campaign website was found as of September 7, 2026.
Sha-Ron E Jones Democratic
Sha-Ron E. Jones is a Democratic candidate for South Carolina House District 58, per his GoodParty.org candidate profile. No campaign website was found as of September 7, 2026.
Jeff Johnson (Republican), Sha-Ron E Jones (Democratic) meet on the November 3 ballot; Jeff Johnson 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.
Full race pageSouth Carolina House District 61Carol Goodman (D) · David Herndon (Libertarian) · Carla Schuessler (R)
Carol Goodman Democratic
Carol Goodman is the Democratic nominee for South Carolina House District 61, running against Republican incumbent Carla Schuessler and Libertarian David Herndon, per the League of Women Voters VOTE411 candidate guide. No campaign website was found as of September 7, 2026.
David Herndon Libertarian
David Herndon is the Libertarian Party's 2026 nominee for South Carolina House District 61, per the South Carolina Libertarian Party. He has previously sought South Carolina House seats as a Republican candidate in earlier election cycles. No campaign website was found as of September 7, 2026.
Carla Schuessler Republican Incumbent
Carla Schuessler works in business development at G3 Engineering & Surveying LLC and represents South Carolina House District 61, per the Legislature's roster. She previously served as executive director of Habitat for Humanity of Horry County from 2014 to 2020. No campaign website was found as of September 7, 2026.
Carol Goodman (Democratic), David Herndon (Libertarian), Carla Schuessler (Republican) meet on the November 3 ballot; Carla Schuessler is the sitting member, per the House roster. Carol Goodman won the June 9 Democratic primary with 66.8 percent over Pete Bember (33.2 percent). David Herndon (Libertarian) also qualified for the November ballot, per the Election Commission's listing. 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.
Full race pageSouth Carolina House District 68Heather Ammons Crawford (R) · Judy Davies (D)
Heather Ammons Crawford Republican Incumbent
Heather Ammons Crawford has represented South Carolina House District 68 since July 2012 and sits on the Ways and Means Committee, per the Legislature's roster. She is a Francis Marion University graduate from Myrtle Beach. No campaign website was found as of September 7, 2026.
Judy Davies Democratic
Judy Davies is the Democratic nominee for South Carolina House District 68, challenging Republican incumbent Heather Ammons Crawford, per the League of Women Voters VOTE411 candidate guide. No campaign website was found as of September 7, 2026.
Heather Ammons Crawford (Republican), Judy Davies (Democratic) meet on the November 3 ballot; Heather Ammons Crawford 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.
Full race pageSouth Carolina House District 103Carl Anderson (D)
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Carl Anderson Democratic Incumbent
Carl Anderson is a minister and insurance agent who has represented Berkeley, Georgetown and Horry counties in the South Carolina House since 2005, per the Legislature's roster. He pastors Greater St. Stephen A.M.E. Church in Georgetown and serves on the House Labor, Commerce and Industry Committee, per the Legislature's roster. No campaign website was found as of September 7, 2026.
Carl Anderson (Democratic) is the only candidate on the November 3 ballot; Carl Anderson is the sitting member, per the House roster. Carl Anderson won the June 9 Democratic primary with 70.4 percent over Wendell M Padgett (29.6 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.
Full race pageSouth Carolina House District 104William Bailey (R) · George M Blumenthal (D)
William Bailey Republican Incumbent
William Bailey is a retired public safety officer who served with North Myrtle Beach's Public Safety Department from 1990 to 2010, including as director from 2005 to 2010, per his official State House biography. He serves on the House Judiciary and Government Efficiency and Legislative Oversight Committees. No campaign website was found as of September 7, 2026.
George M Blumenthal Democratic
- Reining in developers and uncontrolled growth
- Insurance reform for fair homeowner coverage and lower premiums
- A South Carolina Homestead Act to protect homeowners from losing homes to creditors
Per the campaign site.
About George M Blumenthal
George Blumenthal has decades of experience in insurance law, per his campaign site. His father served 12 years in the Maryland House of Delegates and his mother served 8 years in the Maryland legislature, and he is the Democratic nominee for South Carolina House District 104.
William Bailey (Republican), George M Blumenthal (Democratic) meet on the November 3 ballot; William Bailey 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.
Full race pageSouth Carolina House District 105Kevin Hardee (R) · David Wilson (D)
Kevin Hardee Republican Incumbent
Kevin Hardee served on Horry County Council from 2001 to 2008 before joining the South Carolina House in 2013, per his official State House biography. He serves on the House Rules and Ways and Means Committees. No campaign website was found as of September 7, 2026.
David Wilson Democratic
- Expanding affordable starter-home opportunities
- Investing in infrastructure and expanding healthcare access
- Supporting teacher recruitment and career and technical education
Per the campaign site.
About David Wilson
Wilson is a small business owner and Grand Strand realtor who previously directed career development at Cape Fear Community College and served a decade as a director of operations, per the campaign site. He holds a master's degree in business and economics and serves on the boards of Communities in Schools and the Cape Fear Volunteer Center, per the campaign site.
Kevin Hardee (Republican), David Wilson (Democratic) meet on the November 3 ballot; Kevin Hardee 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.
Full race pageSouth Carolina House District 106Val Guest (R) · Marisa McCann (D)
Val Guest Republican Incumbent
- public safety
- taxpayer protection
- infrastructure planning for county growth
Per the campaign site.
About Val Guest
Val Guest is an attorney and law partner at Ouverson, Guest and Carter, P.A., who previously served as president of the Horry County Bar, per his official State House biography. He serves on the House Ethics and Judiciary Committees.
Marisa McCann Democratic
Marisa McCann is the Democratic candidate for South Carolina House District 106 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.
Val Guest (Republican), Marisa McCann (Democratic) meet on the November 3 ballot; Val Guest 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.
Full race pageSouth Carolina House District 107Case Brittain (R) · Christine Giguere (D)
Case Brittain Republican Incumbent
Case Brittain is an attorney who earned his law degree from Charleston School of Law in 2007, per his official State House biography. He serves on the House Judiciary and Rules Committees. No campaign website was found as of September 7, 2026.
Christine Giguere Democratic
- Protecting a woman's right to choose and bodily autonomy
- Raising the minimum wage to reflect the cost of living
- Expanding accessibility and local transit for residents with disabilities
Per the Horry County Democratic Party candidate page.
About Christine Giguere
Christine Giguere is the Democratic candidate for South Carolina House District 107 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.
Case Brittain (Republican), Christine Giguere (Democratic) meet on the November 3 ballot. The seat is open: Rep. T. Case Brittain, Jr. (R), the sitting member per the House roster, is not on the November ballot. 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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South Carolina's June 9 primaries required a majority, with June 23 runoffs where no candidate reached one; unopposed nominees still print, and minor-party nominees and petition candidates certified by the Election Commission join the November 3 ballot, per the SC Election Commission's Candidate Tracking System.
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Horry County sample ballot 2026: see where the soil and water and board of education candidates stand on roads, growth and housing. Every candidate profile on this page names the official filing or campaign source it came from.
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Candidate roster last updated Sep 27, 2026 from official election sources.