2 candidates are tracked for South Carolina House District 5 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Neal Collins and David F Jones. Candidate information follows official Pickens County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
Neal Collins (Republican), David F Jones (Democratic) meet on the November 3 ballot; Neal Collins is the sitting member, per the House roster. Neal Collins won the June 9 Republican primary with 55.9 percent over Brandy Tarleton (44.1 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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This race. Elected by district: only voters who live in the district see this race on their ballot. The sitting officeholder, Neal Collins, is on the ballot.
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Neal Collins is an attorney who has represented Greenville and Pickens counties in the South Carolina House since 2015, per the Legislature's roster. He holds a law degree from the University of South Carolina and serves on the House Ways and Means Committee, per the Legislature's roster. No campaign website was found as of September 7, 2026.
David F Jones is the Democratic candidate for South Carolina House District 5 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.
Who is running for South Carolina House District 5 in 2026?
2 candidates are tracked for South Carolina House District 5 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Neal Collins and David F Jones. Candidate information follows official Pickens County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
When is the South Carolina House District 5 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 Pickens County ballot?
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Candidate roster from official Pickens County and state election office filings. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.
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