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Marion County, South Carolina

South Carolina House District 59

One candidate is tracked for South Carolina House District 59 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Terry Alexander. Candidate information follows official Marion County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Terry Alexander (Democratic) is the only candidate on the November 3 ballot; Terry Alexander 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, Terry Alexander, is on the ballot. One name is on the ballot for this seat.

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Terry Alexander

Terry Alexander

Democratic Incumbent

Biography

Terry Alexander is an education consultant and pastor at Monumental Missionary Baptist Church, per the South Carolina House of Representatives. He is a graduate of Francis Marion University and Howard University School of Divinity and serves as an adjunct professor of religion at Limestone College, 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 59 in 2026?

One candidate is tracked for South Carolina House District 59 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Terry Alexander. Candidate information follows official Marion County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

When is the South Carolina House District 59 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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