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Laurens County, South Carolina

South Carolina House District 11

3 candidates are tracked for South Carolina House District 11 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Jessica Beasley, Craig Gagnon and E T Stone. Candidate information follows official Laurens County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Jessica Beasley (Democratic), Craig Gagnon (Republican), E T Stone (United Citizens) meet on the November 3 ballot; Craig Gagnon is the sitting member, per the House roster. Craig Gagnon won the June 9 Republican primary with 74.6 percent over Jesse Turner (25.4 percent). E T Stone (United Citizens) 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.

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, Craig Gagnon, is on the ballot.

South Carolina › Laurens County › South Carolina House District 11

Jessica Beasley

Democratic

Top priorities
  • Expanding economic opportunity in the district's agriculture and manufacturing base
  • Lowering everyday costs for families
  • Improving rural healthcare access

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Beasley works as a district manager in taxation and accounting, with nearly 15 years in that field and more than 25 years of management experience, per the campaign site. She holds a bachelor's degree and an MBA in business administration and describes herself as a mother running on real-world experience, per the campaign site.

Craig Gagnon

Craig Gagnon

Republican Incumbent

Biography

Craig Gagnon is a chiropractor who has represented Abbeville, Anderson and Laurens counties in the South Carolina House since 2013, per the Legislature's roster. He previously chaired the Abbeville County Republican Party 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.

E T Stone

United Citizens

Biography

E T Stone is the United Citizens candidate for South Carolina House District 11 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.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for South Carolina House District 11 in 2026?

3 candidates are tracked for South Carolina House District 11 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Jessica Beasley, Craig Gagnon and E T Stone. Candidate information follows official Laurens County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

When is the South Carolina House District 11 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 Laurens County ballot?

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Candidate profiles
Jessica Beasley, full profileCraig Gagnon, full profileE T Stone, full profileOfficial South Carolina election office