2 candidates are tracked for South Carolina House District 42 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Doug Gilliam and Robert Larry Williams. Candidate information follows official Laurens County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
Doug Gilliam (Republican), Robert Larry Williams (Democratic) meet on the November 3 ballot; Doug Gilliam 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.
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This race. Elected by district: only voters who live in the district see this race on their ballot. The sitting officeholder, Doug Gilliam, is on the ballot.
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Republican Incumbent
Doug Gilliam is a retired U.S. Army Command Sergeant Major and serves as JROTC Senior Army Instructor at Union County High School, per the South Carolina House of Representatives. He holds a bachelor's degree from Liberty University, per the same source. No campaign website was found as of September 21, 2026.
Democratic
Per the campaign site.
Robert L. Williams is a retired United States Army Master Sergeant who holds a Master of Science in Cybersecurity from Hallmark University, per a candidate statement published by The Clinton Chronicle. He is running for South Carolina House District 42, covering Union County and Clinton. No campaign website was found as of September 21, 2026.
Who is running for South Carolina House District 42 in 2026?
2 candidates are tracked for South Carolina House District 42 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Doug Gilliam and Robert Larry Williams. Candidate information follows official Laurens County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
When is the South Carolina House District 42 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.
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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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