2 candidates are tracked for South Carolina House District 12 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Jumelle Brooks and Daniel Gibson. Candidate information follows official McCormick County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
Jumelle Brooks (Democratic), Daniel Gibson (Republican) meet on the November 3 ballot; Daniel Gibson 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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Democratic
Jumelle Brooks owns and operates The Nest Home Health Care, LLC, and has worked in higher education as faculty, department chair and academic dean, per Brooks's campaign site. Brooks holds a Doctor of Healthcare Administration, an MBA and a bachelor's degree in business administration with a healthcare management emphasis, per the same source.
Republican Incumbent
Daniel Gibson is a commercial pilot born in Anderson, per the South Carolina House of Representatives. Gibson is a graduate of Forrest College and holds instrument, twin-engine and flight-instructor pilot ratings, per the same source. No campaign website was found as of September 21, 2026.
Who is running for South Carolina House District 12 in 2026?
2 candidates are tracked for South Carolina House District 12 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Jumelle Brooks and Daniel Gibson. Candidate information follows official McCormick County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
When is the South Carolina House District 12 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.
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