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Lee County, South Carolina

South Carolina House District 50

2 candidates are tracked for South Carolina House District 50 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: William Oden and Keishan M Scott. Candidate information follows official Lee County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

William Oden (Republican), Keishan M Scott (Democratic) meet on the November 3 ballot; Keishan M Scott 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, Keishan M Scott, is on the ballot.

South Carolina › Lee County › South Carolina House District 50

William Oden

Republican

Top priorities
  • Sanctity of life
  • Education that respects local values
  • Parental rights in education

Per the campaign site.

Biography

William Oden served 23 years in the U.S. Air Force and has cybersecurity experience with the South Carolina State Guard, per Oden's campaign site. Oden is running for South Carolina House District 50.

Keishan M Scott

Keishan M Scott

Democratic Incumbent

Biography

Keishan M. Scott is a minister and paralegal, per the South Carolina House of Representatives. Scott is a graduate of Central Carolina Technical College and the University of South Carolina and was elected in a June 2025 special election, per the same source. No campaign website was found as of September 21, 2026.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for South Carolina House District 50 in 2026?

2 candidates are tracked for South Carolina House District 50 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: William Oden and Keishan M Scott. Candidate information follows official Lee County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

When is the South Carolina House District 50 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 Lee County ballot?

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Candidate roster from official Lee County and state election office filings. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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Candidate profiles
William Oden, full profileKeishan M Scott, full profileOfficial South Carolina election office