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Horry County, South Carolina

South Carolina House District 104

2 candidates are tracked for South Carolina House District 104 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: William Bailey and George M Blumenthal. Candidate information follows official Horry County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

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.

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, William Bailey, is on the ballot.

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William Bailey

William Bailey

Republican Incumbent

Biography

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

Top priorities
  • 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.

Biography

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.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for South Carolina House District 104 in 2026?

2 candidates are tracked for South Carolina House District 104 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: William Bailey and George M Blumenthal. Candidate information follows official Horry County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

When is the South Carolina House District 104 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 Horry County ballot?

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

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South Carolina House District 106South Carolina House District 107Horry County Probate JudgeSee all 32 Horry County races
Candidate profiles
William Bailey, full profileGeorge M Blumenthal, full profileOfficial South Carolina election office