2 candidates are tracked for South Carolina House District 57 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Lucas Atkinson and Cynthia O Ford. Candidate information follows official Marion County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
Lucas Atkinson (Republican), Cynthia O Ford (Democratic) meet on the November 3 ballot; Lucas Atkinson 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, Lucas Atkinson, is on the ballot.
South Carolina › Marion County › South Carolina House District 57
Republican Incumbent
Lucas Atkinson is a consultant who has represented Horry, Marion and Williamsburg counties in the South Carolina House since 2017, per the Legislature's roster. He serves on the House Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs Committee and has served on the Marion County Progress Board since 2010, per the Legislature's roster. No campaign website was found as of September 7, 2026.
Democratic
Per the VOTE411 responses.
Cynthia O. Ford is a community leader, author, consultant and veteran running for South Carolina House District 57, per Holy City Sinner. No campaign website was found as of September 7, 2026.
Who is running for South Carolina House District 57 in 2026?
2 candidates are tracked for South Carolina House District 57 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Lucas Atkinson and Cynthia O Ford. Candidate information follows official Marion County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
When is the South Carolina House District 57 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 Marion County ballot?
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Candidate roster from official Marion County and state election office filings. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.
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