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Horry County, South Carolina

South Carolina House District 55

One candidate is tracked for South Carolina House District 55 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Jackie Hayes. Candidate information follows official Horry County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

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.

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, Jackie Hayes, is on the ballot. One name is on the ballot for this seat.

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Jackie Hayes

Jackie Hayes

DemocraticIncumbent

Biography

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.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for South Carolina House District 55 in 2026?

One candidate is tracked for South Carolina House District 55 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Jackie Hayes. Candidate information follows official Horry County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

When is the South Carolina House District 55 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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Candidate profiles
Jackie Hayes, full profileOfficial South Carolina election office