Lexington County Sample Ballot & Voter Guide 2026
53 candidates are on the November 3, 2026 ballot across 23 Lexington County races, led by the Lexington County Probate Judge contest.
County offices
Council, District 2Ted Stambolitis (R)
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Ted Stambolitis Republican
- Developing traffic and comprehensive growth plans for the county
- Expanding infrastructure to keep pace with growth
- Keeping taxes low
Per the Post and Courier.
About Ted Stambolitis
Ted Stambolitis owns Flight Deck restaurant in Lexington and the shopping center where it is located, per the Post and Courier. He served on Lexington Town Council from 2004 to 2018 before resigning over an eligibility issue, per the same report. Stambolitis is running for the District 2 seat, citing traffic and growth concerns in the Lake Murray, Gilbert, Batesburg-Leesville, Summit and Fairview area. Ted Stambolitis appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Lexington County Council, District 2, per the county elections office's certified candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 7, 2026.
Ted Stambolitis (Republican) is the only candidate on the November 3 ballot for Lexington County Council, District 2, per the SC Election Commission's Candidate Tracking System (filing location Lexington County). Ted Stambolitis won the June 9 Republican primary with 50.3 percent over Larry Brigham (49.7 percent). Results per the county's official Clarity results feed (enr-scvotes.org).
Full race pageCouncil, District 7Jason Guerry (R)
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Jason Guerry Republican
- Improving local roads and easing traffic congestion
- Managing growth responsibly so services keep pace with development
- Protecting taxpayers
Per the campaign site.
About Jason Guerry
Jason Guerry owns a local construction company and has lived and worked in Lexington County for more than five decades, per his campaign site. He is challenging incumbent Beth Carrigg for the District 7 seat, which covers Seven Oaks and parts of Irmo and Lexington, per New Irmo News. Jason Guerry appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Lexington County Council, District 7, per the county elections office's certified candidate list.
Jason Guerry (Republican) is the only candidate on the November 3 ballot for Lexington County Council, District 7, per the SC Election Commission's Candidate Tracking System (filing location Lexington County). Jason Guerry won the June 9 Republican primary with 52.2 percent over Beth Carrigg (47.8 percent). Results per the county's official Clarity results feed (enr-scvotes.org).
Full race pageCouncil, District 8Glen M Conwell (R)
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Glen M Conwell Republican Incumbent
Glen M. Conwell is the incumbent Lexington County Council member for District 8, covering West Columbia and parts of Lexington and Oak Grove, per the county's council members page. He owns a local meat market in West Columbia and serves as council Vice Chairman as he nears the end of his second term. Glen M Conwell appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Lexington County Council, District 8, per the county elections office's certified candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 7, 2026.
Glen M Conwell (Republican) is the only candidate on the November 3 ballot for Lexington County Council, District 8, per the SC Election Commission's Candidate Tracking System (filing location Lexington County). Glen M Conwell won the June 9 Republican primary with 85.4 percent over Evelio Duque (14.6 percent). Results per the county's official Clarity results feed (enr-scvotes.org).
Full race pageCouncil, District 9M Todd Cullum (R)
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
M Todd Cullum Republican Incumbent
M. Todd Cullum is the incumbent Lexington County Council member for District 9, covering Cayce, Pine Ridge, South Congaree, Dixiana and parts of Edmund, per the county's council members page. He is a partner at Reeley's Body Shop and previously served as council chairman. Cullum filed to seek re-election in 2026, per the same page. M Todd Cullum appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Lexington County Council, District 9, per the county elections office's certified candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 7, 2026.
M Todd Cullum (Republican) is the only candidate on the November 3 ballot for Lexington County Council, District 9, per the SC Election Commission's Candidate Tracking System (filing location Lexington County). No contested June 9 primary was recorded for this office in the county's official results feed.
Full race pageSchool board
School Trustee, District 1Nonpartisan race · Crystal Baker · Dana Homesley · Joyce Joy Jordan · Jack Eddie Lundeen · Katie McCown · Chris Rice · Chris Shealy · Shelton Yonce
Crystal Baker Nonpartisan
- Equitable resources and safe learning environments for students
- Collaboration among parents, teachers and community members
- Support and tools for student success
Per the campaign site.
About Crystal Baker
Crystal Baker is a mother of seven children attending Lexington One schools, three of whom graduated from White Knoll High School, and holds a Business Administration degree from Averett University, per her campaign site. She has more than 20 years of experience in customer service, event planning and community engagement, and previously served eight years as executive director of a nonprofit focused on youth programs for underserved children, per the same source.
Dana Homesley Nonpartisan
- Community engagement and keeping constituents informed about district operations.
Per the campaign site.
About Dana Homesley
Dana Homesley is a Clemson University graduate with a degree in History and a minor in Political Science who has lived in Lexington since 2011, per her campaign site. She works as a claims adjuster for the S.C. Association of Counties and serves as Vice President of the PTA at Lexington Elementary and a member of the School Improvement Council, per the Post and Courier; she has attended school board meetings for five years to prepare for the seat, per her campaign site.
Joyce Joy Jordan Nonpartisan
Joyce Joy Jordan is an educator and mother of eight children, including four with special needs, per the Post and Courier. She says her platform centers on transparency, integrity and advocacy, per the same source. No campaign website was found as of September 27, 2026.
Jack Eddie Lundeen Nonpartisan
Jack Eddie Lundeen is a Lexington County native with three children in Lexington One schools, per the Post and Courier. He says his priorities include strengthening school infrastructure, supporting teachers, and workforce and college preparation, per the same source. No campaign website was found as of September 27, 2026.
Katie McCown Nonpartisan Incumbent
Katie McCown is a sitting member of the Lexington School District One Board of Trustees, elected in 2022 to a term running through 2026, per the district's board roster. She works as a realtor, per the same source. No campaign website was found as of September 27, 2026.
Chris Rice Nonpartisan Incumbent
Chris Rice is a sitting member of the Lexington School District One Board of Trustees, serving as board Secretary in a term running through 2026, per the district's board roster. He works as a Utilities Operations Manager, per the same source. No campaign website was found as of September 27, 2026.
Chris Shealy Nonpartisan
Chris Shealy is CEO and president of Shealy Benefits Services and e3, and serves on the board of the Lexington County School District One Education Foundation, per the Post and Courier. No campaign website was found as of September 27, 2026.
Shelton Yonce Nonpartisan Incumbent
Shelton Yonce is a sitting member of the Lexington School District One Board of Trustees, having won a June 2026 special election to fill an unexpired term, per the district's board roster. He works in commercial real estate, per the same source. No campaign website was found as of September 27, 2026.
Crystal Baker (Nonpartisan), Dana Homesley (Nonpartisan), Joyce Joy Jordan (Nonpartisan), Jack Eddie Lundeen (Nonpartisan), Katie McCown (Nonpartisan), Chris Rice (Nonpartisan), Chris Shealy (Nonpartisan), Shelton Yonce (Nonpartisan) meet on the November 3 ballot for Lexington County School Trustee, District 1, per the SC Election Commission's Candidate Tracking System (filing location Lexington County). Nonpartisan office: no primary; the November 3 vote decides.
Full race pageSchool Trustee, District 2Nonpartisan race · Linda Alford- Wooten · Kevin Key · Tommy King · Marcus McGill
Linda Alford- Wooten Nonpartisan
Linda Alford-Wooten is the sitting Vice-Chair of the Lexington School District Two Board of Trustees, per the district's official board page. She was recognized by the South Carolina School Boards Association in 2025 for 15 years of service on the Lexington Two school board, per West Metro News. No campaign website was found as of September 27, 2026.
Kevin Key Nonpartisan
Kevin Key is the sitting Chair of the Lexington School District Two Board of Trustees, first elected to the board in 2022, per the district's official board page. No campaign website was found as of September 27, 2026.
Tommy King Nonpartisan
- Continually evaluating school security, emergency preparedness, transportation safety and facilities to keep schools safe
- Careful budgeting, long-range planning and transparent financial reporting on district spending
- Supporting teachers and classroom standards, and preparing students for college, technical education, skilled trades, apprenticeships or military service
Per the campaign site.
About Tommy King
Tommy King spent more than 35 years in public education, including nearly two decades in administration with Lexington School District Two covering transportation, facilities, maintenance, school safety, food service, construction and district operations, per his campaign site. He graduated from Clemson University in 1973 and completed graduate-level coursework in education administration, per the same source. He and his wife live in Springdale, and he is an active member of Central Church of the Nazarene, where he serves on the Board of Directors and teaches Sunday School.
Marcus McGill Nonpartisan
No campaign website was found as of September 27, 2026.
Linda Alford- Wooten (Nonpartisan), Kevin Key (Nonpartisan), Tommy King (Nonpartisan), Marcus McGill (Nonpartisan) meet on the November 3 ballot for Lexington County School Trustee, District 2, per the SC Election Commission's Candidate Tracking System (filing location Lexington County). Nonpartisan office: no primary; the November 3 vote decides.
Full race pageSchool Trustee, District 3Nonpartisan race · Cheryl A Burgess · Gariane P Gunter · Sharmen M Oswald
Cheryl A Burgess Nonpartisan
Cheryl A Burgess appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Lexington County School Trustee, District 3, per the county elections office's certified candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 7, 2026; the official roster and election filing is the only verifiable source for Cheryl A Burgess.
Gariane P Gunter Nonpartisan
Gariane P Gunter appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Lexington County School Trustee, District 3, per the county elections office's certified candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 7, 2026; the official roster and election filing is the only verifiable source for Gariane P Gunter.
Sharmen M Oswald Nonpartisan
Sharmen M Oswald appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Lexington County School Trustee, District 3, per the county elections office's certified candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 7, 2026; the official roster and election filing is the only verifiable source for Sharmen M Oswald.
Cheryl A Burgess (Nonpartisan), Gariane P Gunter (Nonpartisan), Sharmen M Oswald (Nonpartisan) meet on the November 3 ballot for Lexington County School Trustee, District 3, per the SC Election Commission's Candidate Tracking System (filing location Lexington County). Nonpartisan office: no primary; the November 3 vote decides.
Full race pageSchool Trustee, District 4Nonpartisan race · Brad Frick · Cornelius F Jeffcoat · Quincy C Sutton
Brad Frick Nonpartisan
Brad Frick appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Lexington County School Trustee, District 4, per the county elections office's certified candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 7, 2026; the official roster and election filing is the only verifiable source for Brad Frick.
Cornelius F Jeffcoat Nonpartisan
Cornelius F Jeffcoat appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Lexington County School Trustee, District 4, per the county elections office's certified candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 7, 2026; the official roster and election filing is the only verifiable source for Cornelius F Jeffcoat.
Quincy C Sutton Nonpartisan
Quincy C Sutton appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Lexington County School Trustee, District 4, per the county elections office's certified candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 7, 2026; the official roster and election filing is the only verifiable source for Quincy C Sutton.
Brad Frick (Nonpartisan), Cornelius F Jeffcoat (Nonpartisan), Quincy C Sutton (Nonpartisan) meet on the November 3 ballot for Lexington County School Trustee, District 4, per the SC Election Commission's Candidate Tracking System (filing location Lexington County). Nonpartisan office: no primary; the November 3 vote decides.
Full race pageSchool Trustee, District 5Nonpartisan race · Kim Gilbert · Blake Justice · Karena Phelps · Jennifer G Rice
Kim Gilbert Nonpartisan
Kim Gilbert appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Lexington County School Trustee, District 5, per the county elections office's certified candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 7, 2026; the official roster and election filing is the only verifiable source for Kim Gilbert.
Blake Justice Nonpartisan
Blake Justice appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Lexington County School Trustee, District 5, per the county elections office's certified candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 7, 2026; the official roster and election filing is the only verifiable source for Blake Justice.
Karena Phelps Nonpartisan
Karena Phelps appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Lexington County School Trustee, District 5, per the county elections office's certified candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 7, 2026; the official roster and election filing is the only verifiable source for Karena Phelps.
Jennifer G Rice Nonpartisan
Jennifer G Rice appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Lexington County School Trustee, District 5, per the county elections office's certified candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 7, 2026; the official roster and election filing is the only verifiable source for Jennifer G Rice.
Kim Gilbert (Nonpartisan), Blake Justice (Nonpartisan), Karena Phelps (Nonpartisan), Jennifer G Rice (Nonpartisan) meet on the November 3 ballot for Lexington County School Trustee, District 5, per the SC Election Commission's Candidate Tracking System (filing location Lexington County). Nonpartisan office: no primary; the November 3 vote decides.
Full race pageJudges
Probate JudgeBrian Eckstrom (R)
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Brian Eckstrom Republican
Brian Eckstrom is an associate attorney at Moore Bradley Myers Law Firm, where his practice includes criminal defense, DUI defense, civil litigation and probate law, per his law firm biography. He previously spent about eight years as an assistant solicitor in the Eleventh Judicial Circuit focusing on DUI prosecution. Eckstrom is the son of longtime Lexington County Probate Judge Dan Eckstrom, per New Irmo News. Brian Eckstrom appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Lexington County Probate Judge, per the county elections office's certified candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 7, 2026.
Brian Eckstrom (Republican) is the only candidate on the November 3 ballot for Lexington County Probate Judge, per the SC Election Commission's Candidate Tracking System (filing location Lexington County). Brian Eckstrom won the June 9 Republican primary with 66.4 percent over Cammie Campbell (33.6 percent). Results per the county's official Clarity results feed (enr-scvotes.org).
Full race pageDistricts and boards
Soil and Water District CommissionNonpartisan race · Kathryn Hensley · Brad Sease
Kathryn Hensley Nonpartisan
Kathryn Hensley appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Lexington County Soil and Water District Commission, per the county elections office's certified candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 7, 2026; the official roster and election filing is the only verifiable source for Kathryn Hensley.
Brad Sease Nonpartisan
Brad Sease appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Lexington County Soil and Water District Commission, per the county elections office's certified candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 7, 2026; the official roster and election filing is the only verifiable source for Brad Sease.
Kathryn Hensley (Nonpartisan), Brad Sease (Nonpartisan) meet on the November 3 ballot for Lexington County Soil and Water District Commission, per the SC Election Commission's Candidate Tracking System (filing location Lexington County). Nonpartisan office: no primary; the November 3 vote decides.
Full race pageWatershed Conservation District, Hollow Creek (Lexington County)Nonpartisan race · Jeff Rikard
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Jeff Rikard Nonpartisan
Jeff Rikard appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Watershed Conservation District, Hollow Creek (Lexington County), per the county elections office's certified candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 7, 2026; the official roster and election filing is the only verifiable source for Jeff Rikard.
Jeff Rikard (Nonpartisan) is the only candidate on the November 3 ballot for Watershed Conservation District, Hollow Creek (Lexington County), per the SC Election Commission's Candidate Tracking System (filing location Lexington County). Nonpartisan office: no primary; the November 3 vote decides.
Full race pageBy address
These seats are elected by district; only the district covering your address is on your ballot.
Lexington County is split across 11 South Carolina House districts.
Find your districts by addressSouth Carolina House: 11 districtsDistricts 39, 40, 69, 71, 85, 86, 87, 88, 89, 93, 96
South Carolina House District 39Cally R Cal Forrest (R) · Sherman Lott (D)
Cally R Cal Forrest Republican Incumbent
Cally R Cal Forrest is the Republican candidate for South Carolina House District 39 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the South Carolina Election Commission's general-election candidate listing. Cally R Cal Forrest is the sitting member, per the House roster. Cal Forrest is a business owner who has represented Lexington and Saluda counties in the South Carolina House since 2017, per the Legislature's roster. He serves as vice chair of the House Rules Committee and previously received the Lexington Soil and Water Conservation District's Legislator of the Year honor, per the Legislature's roster. No campaign website was found as of September 7, 2026.
Sherman Lott Democratic
Sherman Lott is the Democratic candidate for South Carolina House District 39 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.
Cally R Cal Forrest (Republican), Sherman Lott (Democratic) meet on the November 3 ballot; Cally R Cal Forrest is the sitting member, per the House roster. Cally R Cal Forrest won the June 9 Republican primary with 77.7 percent over Katie Hall (15.4 percent), Fred Taylor (6.9 percent). 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.
Full race pageSouth Carolina House District 40Engle Thompson (D) · Joe White (R)
Engle Thompson Democratic
Engle Thompson is the Democratic candidate for South Carolina House District 40 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.
Joe White Republican Incumbent
Joe White is a retired businessman who has represented Lexington and Newberry counties in the South Carolina House, per the Legislature's roster. He served as CEO of Medical Comfort Systems, Inc. from 1982 to 2017 and is a U.S. Air Force veteran, per the Legislature's roster. No campaign website was found as of September 7, 2026.
Engle Thompson (Democratic), Joe White (Republican) meet on the November 3 ballot; Joe White is the sitting member, per the House roster. Joe White won the June 9 Republican primary with 79.5 percent over Johnathan Ammons (20.5 percent). 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.
Full race pageSouth Carolina House District 69Allen Broadus (Libertarian) · Emery K Chaplin (D) · Chris Wooten (R)
Allen Broadus Libertarian
- Property rights
- Free speech
- Economic development and Second Amendment rights
Per the WRHI News.
About Allen Broadus
Allen Broadus served in the U.S. Navy from 2007 to 2012 and works as a risk engineering consultant, per WRHI News. He was nominated by the South Carolina Libertarian Party at its 2026 convention as its candidate for House District 69. No campaign website was found as of September 7, 2026.
Emery K Chaplin Democratic
Emery K. Chaplin is the Democratic nominee for South Carolina House District 69 in Lexington County, challenging Republican incumbent Chris Wooten, per the South Carolina Democratic Party's 2026 candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 7, 2026.
Chris Wooten Republican Incumbent
Chris Wooten owns BodyShop Athletics and was elected to South Carolina House District 69 in a May 2018 special election, per the Legislature's roster. He served in the U.S. Marine Corps from 1987 to 1991 and as a South Carolina State Trooper from 1992 to 1999. No campaign website was found as of September 7, 2026.
Allen Broadus (Libertarian), Emery K Chaplin (Democratic), Chris Wooten (Republican) meet on the November 3 ballot; Chris Wooten is the sitting member, per the House roster. Chris Wooten won the June 9 Republican primary with 56.5 percent over John Allen (43.5 percent). Allen Broadus (Libertarian) 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.
Full race pageSouth Carolina House District 71Nathan Ballentine (R) · Julie Zimmerman (D)
Nathan Ballentine Republican Incumbent
Nathan Ballentine is market leader for Movement Mortgage and has represented Lexington and Richland counties in the South Carolina House since 2005, per the Legislature's roster. He serves on the House Ways and Means Committee and previously served as majority party whip, per the Legislature's roster. No campaign website was found as of September 7, 2026.
Julie Zimmerman Democratic
- Supporting strong public education funding
- Expanding mental health resources
- Responsible growth and careful use of tax dollars
Per the campaign site.
About Julie Zimmerman
Zimmerman is a licensed clinical therapist serving Medicaid clients in South Carolina, after an earlier 18-year career in commission sales, per the campaign site. A native of Spartanburg who has lived in District 71 for nearly 25 years, she holds a sociology degree from USC Aiken and a master's degree in clinical mental health, per the campaign site.
Nathan Ballentine (Republican), Julie Zimmerman (Democratic) meet on the November 3 ballot; Nathan Ballentine 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.
Full race pageSouth Carolina House District 85Steven J Asbill Jr (D) · Jay Kilmartin (R)
Steven J Asbill Jr Democratic
- Healthcare access, including the closure of local independent pharmacies and urgent care facilities
- Infrastructure improvements to roads around Irmo and Chapin
- Support for schools facing resource constraints from growth
Per the WACH Fox.
About Steven J Asbill Jr
Steven Asbill is a Lexington County pharmacist running as the Democratic candidate for South Carolina House District 85, per WACH Fox. He decided to run after hearing resident concerns about traffic, school crowding, rising costs and healthcare access in the Irmo, Lexington and Chapin area. No campaign website was found as of September 7, 2026.
Jay Kilmartin Republican Incumbent
Jay Kilmartin owns a restaurant and cigar store and represents South Carolina House District 85 in Lexington County, per the Legislature's roster. He holds a B.A. from the University of South Florida. No campaign website was found as of September 7, 2026.
Steven J Asbill Jr (Democratic), Jay Kilmartin (Republican) meet on the November 3 ballot; Jay Kilmartin 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.
Full race pageSouth Carolina House District 86Malcolm Green (D) · Tommy Paradise (R)
Malcolm Green Democratic
- Economic development and workforce growth, including good-paying jobs and support for local businesses
- Public safety, education and community support for youth programs
- Infrastructure and responsible growth, improving roads and utilities
Per the Aiken Standard.
About Malcolm Green
Malcolm Green, of New Ellenton, is the Democratic nominee for South Carolina House District 86, per the Aiken Standard. He is running to fill the seat being vacated by Rep. Bill Taylor. No campaign website was found as of September 7, 2026.
Tommy Paradise Republican
- Responsible growth, ensuring developers contribute fairly to infrastructure costs
- Keeping District 86 affordable, including low taxes and affordable energy costs
- Protecting public safety, backing law enforcement and emergency services
Per the Aiken Standard.
About Tommy Paradise
Tommy Paradise, of Aiken, is the Republican nominee for South Carolina House District 86, per the Aiken Standard. He is running to fill the seat being vacated by Rep. Bill Taylor. No campaign website was found as of September 7, 2026.
Malcolm Green (Democratic), Tommy Paradise (Republican) meet on the November 3 ballot. The seat is open: Rep. Bill Taylor (R), the sitting member per the House roster, is not on the November ballot. Tommy Paradise won the June 9 Republican primary with 74.4 percent over Kim Ray (25.6 percent). Malcolm Green won the June 9 Democratic primary with 72.6 percent over Stuart Epting (27.4 percent). 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.
Full race pageSouth Carolina House District 87Reid Beaman (D) · Paula Rawl Calhoon (R)
Reid Beaman Democratic
- Lower the tax burden on hardworking families
- Reduce medication costs and expand healthcare access
- Support small businesses and improve infrastructure
Per the campaign site.
About Reid Beaman
Beaman is a comic book artist whose father is a Desert Storm veteran and physician's assistant and whose grandparents, a tool-and-die shop foreman and a former telephone switchboard operator, helped raise him, per the campaign site. He was born a twin in Tarboro, North Carolina, per the campaign site.
Paula Rawl Calhoon Republican Incumbent
Paula Rawl Calhoon represents Lexington County in the South Carolina House, per the Legislature's roster. Her career includes teaching in Lexington District One and serving as deputy director of the state Commission on Prosecution Coordination, and she now serves on the House Ethics and Judiciary Committees, per the Legislature's roster. No campaign website was found as of September 7, 2026.
Reid Beaman (Democratic), Paula Rawl Calhoon (Republican) meet on the November 3 ballot; Paula Rawl Calhoon 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.
Full race pageSouth Carolina House District 88Jeremy Jones (D) · John Lastinger (R)
Jeremy Jones Democratic
Jeremy Jones is the Democratic nominee for South Carolina House District 88 in Lexington County, challenging Republican incumbent John Lastinger, per the South Carolina Democratic Party's 2026 candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 7, 2026.
John Lastinger Republican Incumbent
John Lastinger is a pastor at EDGE Church and founder of EDGE Christian Academy & Childcare who represents South Carolina House District 88, per the Legislature's roster. He was elected December 23, 2025, to fill the unexpired term of R.J. May III, who resigned. No campaign website was found as of September 7, 2026.
Jeremy Jones (Democratic), John Lastinger (Republican) meet on the November 3 ballot; John Lastinger is the sitting member, per the House roster. John Lastinger won the June 9 Republican primary with 63.5 percent over Brian Duncan (36.5 percent). 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.
Full race pageSouth Carolina House District 89Micah Caskey (R) · Joe Madge (D)
Micah Caskey Republican Incumbent
Micah Caskey is an attorney and businessman who represents South Carolina House District 89 and chairs the Rules Committee, per the Legislature's roster. He served as a Captain in the U.S. Marine Corps from 2003 to 2013 and as an Assistant Solicitor for the 11th Circuit from 2014 to 2016. No campaign website was found as of September 7, 2026.
Joe Madge Democratic
- Defending reproductive freedom
- Advancing racial and LGBTQ equality
- Comprehensive justice reform
Per the campaign site.
About Joe Madge
Joe Madge is the Democratic candidate for South Carolina House District 89 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.
Micah Caskey (Republican), Joe Madge (Democratic) meet on the November 3 ballot; Micah Caskey 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.
Full race pageSouth Carolina House District 93Jerry Govan (D) · Alex Morris (R)
Jerry Govan Democratic Incumbent
Jerry Govan is a retired Orangeburg County attendance supervisor and insurance agency owner who has represented Calhoun, Lexington and Orangeburg counties in the South Carolina House since 1993, per the Legislature's roster. He serves on the House Judiciary Committee and has chaired the South Carolina Legislative Black Caucus, per the Legislature's roster. No campaign website was found as of September 7, 2026.
Alex Morris Republican
Alex Morris is the Republican candidate for South Carolina House District 93 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.
Jerry Govan (Democratic), Alex Morris (Republican) meet on the November 3 ballot; Jerry Govan 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.
Full race pageSouth Carolina House District 96Vivian Elston (D) · Hunter Hackett (R)
Vivian Elston Democratic
Elston worked in finance and operations before pursuing public service, and later returned to college, earning a sociology degree summa cum laude from the University of South Carolina Beaufort, per the campaign site. She lives in Lexington, South Carolina, per the campaign site.
Hunter Hackett Republican
- Zero-based budgeting requiring agencies to justify all spending
- A long-term transition away from taxpayer-funded health care toward community and faith-based support
- Photo identification requirements for voting
Per the iVoterGuide questionnaire.
About Hunter Hackett
Hunter Hackett works as an Industrial Maintenance Technician at Michelin North America, per his iVoterGuide questionnaire responses. He holds an associate degree in Forest Management Technology from Horry-Georgetown Technical College and is an Eagle Scout, and is the Republican nominee for South Carolina House District 96. No campaign website was found as of September 7, 2026.
Vivian Elston (Democratic), Hunter Hackett (Republican) meet on the November 3 ballot. The seat is open: Rep. Donald Ryan McCabe, Jr. (R), the sitting member per the House roster, is not on the November ballot. No candidate reached a majority in the June 9 Republican primary (Hunter Hackett 48.3 percent, Scotty Whetstone 32.6 percent, Perry Finch 19.1 percent); Hunter Hackett won the June 23 runoff with 67.3 percent over Scotty Whetstone (32.7 percent). 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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South Carolina's June 9 primaries required a majority, with June 23 runoffs where no candidate reached one; unopposed nominees still print, and minor-party nominees and petition candidates certified by the Election Commission join the November 3 ballot, per the SC Election Commission's Candidate Tracking System.
Who is on the ballot in Lexington County, South Carolina on November 3, 2026?
Lexington County sample ballot 2026: see where the school trustee, soil and water and probate judge candidates stand on growth, roads and schools. Every candidate profile on this page names the official filing or campaign source it came from.
When is the 2026 general election in South Carolina?
Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Registration deadlines, early voting dates and mail ballot rules for South Carolina are listed on the South Carolina election hub. South Carolina election hub →
How do I see my exact Lexington County ballot?
Enter your ZIP code in the lookup for the statewide and congressional races on every ballot in the county, or a full street address to add the county, city and district contests for that location. Look up your ballot →
Sample ballot by ZIP code in Lexington County13 ZIP codes
Candidate roster last updated Sep 27, 2026 from official election sources.