Lexington County, South Carolina

South Carolina House District 85

2 candidates are tracked for South Carolina House District 85 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Steven J Asbill Jr and Jay Kilmartin. Candidate information follows official Lexington County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

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.

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, Jay Kilmartin, is on the ballot.

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Steven J Asbill Jr

Democratic

Top priorities

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.

Biography

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

Biography

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.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for South Carolina House District 85 in 2026?

When is the South Carolina House District 85 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 Lexington County ballot?

Enter your ZIP code in the lookup at theballotbrief.com for the statewide and congressional races, or a full street address to add the county, city and district contests for that location.

Verify this race

Candidate roster from official Lexington County and state election office filings, last verified September 27, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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South Carolina House District 87 South Carolina House District 88 South Carolina House District 89 See all 23 Lexington County races

Candidate profiles

Steven J Asbill Jr, full profile Jay Kilmartin, full profile Official South Carolina election office