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Laurens County, South Carolina

South Carolina House District 14

3 candidates are tracked for South Carolina House District 14 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Henry D Jones, Rick Shealy and Michanna Tate. Candidate information follows official Laurens County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Henry D Jones (United Citizens), Rick Shealy (Republican), Michanna Tate (Democratic) meet on the November 3 ballot. The seat is open: Rep. Luke S. Rankin (R), the sitting member per the House roster, is not on the November ballot. Rick Shealy won the June 9 Republican primary with 60.1 percent over Luke Rankin (39.9 percent). Henry D Jones (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.

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Henry D Jones

United Citizens

Biography

Henry D Jones is the United Citizens nominee for South Carolina House District 14 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the South Carolina Election Commission's candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 21, 2026.

Rick Shealy

Republican

Top priorities
  • Government reform and transparency
  • Defending constitutional rights and freedoms in South Carolina
  • Keeping the state a good place to live, work and raise a family

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Rick Shealy is a farmer and business owner in Laurens County and an eighth-generation South Carolinian, per his campaign site. He is running for South Carolina House District 14.

Michanna Tate

Democratic

Top priorities
  • Strong local schools in District 14
  • Reliable infrastructure, including road improvements
  • Keeping costs manageable for families and retirees

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Michanna Tate is a managing attorney at Access Law LLC in Greenville and manager of KOT Pack and Ship in Laurens County, per Tate's campaign site. Tate holds degrees from Howard University and a J.D. from Stetson University College of Law and has taught paralegal studies, biology and business at several colleges, per the same source.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for South Carolina House District 14 in 2026?

3 candidates are tracked for South Carolina House District 14 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Henry D Jones, Rick Shealy and Michanna Tate. Candidate information follows official Laurens County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

When is the South Carolina House District 14 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 roster from official Laurens County and state election office filings. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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Candidate profiles
Henry D Jones, full profileRick Shealy, full profileMichanna Tate, full profileOfficial South Carolina election office