2 candidates are tracked for South Carolina House District 40 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Engle Thompson and Joe White. Candidate information follows official Newberry County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
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.
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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.
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.
Who is running for South Carolina House District 40 in 2026?
2 candidates are tracked for South Carolina House District 40 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Engle Thompson and Joe White. Candidate information follows official Newberry County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
When is the South Carolina House District 40 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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