Richland County Sample Ballot & Voter Guide 2026
53 candidates are on the November 3, 2026 ballot across 26 Richland County races, led by the Richland County Probate Judge contest.
County offices
AuditorAllen Brown (D)
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Allen Brown Democratic
Allen Brown appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Richland County Auditor, per the county elections office's certified candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 7, 2026; the official roster and election filing is the only verifiable source for Allen Brown.
Allen Brown (Democratic) is the only candidate on the November 3 ballot for Richland County Auditor, per the SC Election Commission's Candidate Tracking System (filing location Richland County). Allen Brown won the June 9 Democratic primary with 53.8 percent over Stacey Hamm (46.2 percent). Results per the county's official Clarity results feed (enr-scvotes.org).
Full race pageTreasurerKendra L Dove (D)
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Kendra L Dove Democratic Incumbent
- Expanding taxpayer services, including self-service payment options
- Modernizing office operations and improving efficiency in tax payment processing
Per the Carolina Panorama.
About Kendra L Dove
Kendra L. Dove has served as Richland County Treasurer since 2022, becoming the first African American and second woman to hold the office, per the county's Treasurer page. She spent 17 years as deputy treasurer before her election and has introduced self-service tax payment kiosks for residents, per Carolina Panorama. Dove is seeking re-election in 2026. Kendra L Dove appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Richland County Treasurer, per the county elections office's certified candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 7, 2026.
Kendra L Dove (Democratic) is the only candidate on the November 3 ballot for Richland County Treasurer, per the SC Election Commission's Candidate Tracking System (filing location Richland County). No contested June 9 primary was recorded for this office in the county's official results feed.
Full race pageCouncil, District 1Jim Reese (R) · Kimberly P Snipes (D)
Jim Reese Republican
- Managing growth responsibly while preserving community character in Irmo, Dutch Fork, Ballentine and Chapin
- Reducing waste and spending taxpayer dollars efficiently
- Increasing transparency and public input in county planning decisions
Per the campaign site.
About Jim Reese
Jim Reese is a pastor at Forward City Church in Columbia and a lifelong Irmo resident, per his campaign site. He holds a bachelor's degree in communications from Newberry College. Reese is running for the District 1 seat, which is open after incumbent Jason Branham chose not to seek re-election, per the Post and Courier. Jim Reese appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Richland County Council, District 1, per the county elections office's certified candidate list.
Kimberly P Snipes Democratic
- Addressing road repairs and planning growth that preserves community character
- Supporting local businesses and economic opportunity
- Increasing community engagement in county decisions
Per the campaign site.
About Kimberly P Snipes
Kimberly P. Snipes sits on the Lexington-Richland School District Five board and works as Community and Special Projects Director for the South Carolina Bar, per the Post and Courier. She chose not to seek re-election to the school board in order to run for County Council District 1, per her campaign site, which describes her as a dedicated public servant focused on transparency and fiscal responsibility. Kimberly P Snipes appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Richland County Council, District 1, per the county elections office's certified candidate list.
Jim Reese (Republican), Kimberly P Snipes (Democratic) meet on the November 3 ballot for Richland County Council, District 1, per the SC Election Commission's Candidate Tracking System (filing location Richland County). Kimberly P Snipes won the June 9 Democratic primary with 82.7 percent over William Riley (17.3 percent). Results per the county's official Clarity results feed (enr-scvotes.org).
Full race pageCouncil, District 4Jamie L Devine (D)
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Jamie L Devine Democratic
- Regional cooperation on housing and economic development across counties and municipalities
- Revitalizing neglected business and residential corridors
- Coordinating county government with public schools on education and mental health needs
Per the campaign site.
About Jamie L Devine
Jamie L. Devine is president and CEO of Community Assistance Provider, Inc., a nonprofit focused on affordable housing and economic opportunity, per his campaign site. He previously served on the Richland School District One Board of School Commissioners, including as chairman, and holds a bachelor's degree in English from Benedict College. Devine is running unopposed for County Council District 4, per the Post and Courier.
Jamie L Devine (Democratic) is the only candidate on the November 3 ballot for Richland County Council, District 4, per the SC Election Commission's Candidate Tracking System (filing location Richland County). No contested June 9 primary was recorded for this office in the county's official results feed.
Full race pageCouncil, District 5Allison Terracio (D)
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Allison Terracio Democratic Incumbent
- Expanding affordable housing options
- Neighborhood planning and preserving community character
Per the Post and Courier.
About Allison Terracio
Allison Terracio represents Richland County Council District 5, covering Waverly, Edgewood, Shandon, Rosewood, Five Points, the Vista and St. Andrews, per the county's council page. She works as an executive coach specializing in women's leadership and workplace diversity, with prior experience in corporate trust services, yoga instruction and doula work. Terracio is seeking a third term and has focused on affordable housing and neighborhood planning, per the Post and Courier. Allison Terracio appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Richland County Council, District 5, per the county elections office's certified candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 7, 2026.
Allison Terracio (Democratic) is the only candidate on the November 3 ballot for Richland County Council, District 5, per the SC Election Commission's Candidate Tracking System (filing location Richland County). Allison Terracio won the June 9 Democratic primary with 66.8 percent over Chelsea Richard (33.2 percent). Results per the county's official Clarity results feed (enr-scvotes.org).
Full race pageCouncil, District 6John Vernon Crangle (D) · Don Weaver (R)
John Vernon Crangle Democratic
- Reducing crime in the district
- Increasing police pay
Per the Post and Courier.
About John Vernon Crangle
John Vernon Crangle is a Columbia attorney and longtime government ethics watchdog who previously served as director of South Carolina Common Cause, per the Post and Courier. He is the Democratic nominee for County Council District 6 and has focused his campaign on crime reduction and police pay, per the same report. John Vernon Crangle appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Richland County Council, District 6, per the county elections office's certified candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 7, 2026.
Don Weaver Republican Incumbent
- Government transparency and holding council accountable
- School board accountability and directing more funding to classrooms
- Streamlining government spending
Per the campaign site.
About Don Weaver
Don Weaver is the incumbent Richland County Council member for District 6, covering Forest Acres and areas near the Dorn VA Medical Center and South Beltline Boulevard, per the county's council page. He is founder and CEO of Prime Financial Services, a property management firm, and has served as president of the South Carolina Association of Taxpayers, per his campaign site. Weaver is a University of South Carolina graduate who has lived in Richland County for more than 35 years. Don Weaver appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Richland County Council, District 6, per the county elections office's certified candidate list.
John Vernon Crangle (Democratic), Don Weaver (Republican) meet on the November 3 ballot for Richland County Council, District 6, per the SC Election Commission's Candidate Tracking System (filing location Richland County). No contested June 9 primary was recorded for this office in the county's official results feed.
Full race pageCouncil, District 11Darrell DJ Jackson Jr (D)
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Darrell DJ Jackson Jr Democratic
- Improving traffic flow and infrastructure along corridors such as Lower Richland Boulevard and Garners Ferry Road
- Supporting law enforcement and youth programs to reduce crime
- Helping veterans access services and benefits
Per the campaign site.
About Darrell DJ Jackson Jr
Darrell "DJ" Jackson Jr. is chief operating officer of Bible Way Church of Atlas Road and executive director of the Midlands Community Development Corporation, per Carolina Panorama. He has more than 15 years of experience in public administration and community development, including managing multi-million dollar budgets, per his campaign site. Jackson is running for the District 11 seat, open after incumbent Chakisse Newton chose not to seek a third term, per Carolina Panorama. Darrell DJ Jackson Jr appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Richland County Council, District 11, per the county elections office's certified candidate list.
Darrell DJ Jackson Jr (Democratic) is the only candidate on the November 3 ballot for Richland County Council, District 11, per the SC Election Commission's Candidate Tracking System (filing location Richland County). Darrell DJ Jackson Jr won the June 9 Democratic primary with 57.5 percent over Eva Prioleau (20.3 percent), Norman Jackson (15.1 percent), James M Thompson I (7.1 percent). Results per the county's official Clarity results feed (enr-scvotes.org).
Full race pageSchool District At Large, District 1Nonpartisan race · Tyrell A Bates · Brian W Myers · Barbara F Weston
Tyrell A Bates Nonpartisan
Tyrell A Bates appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Richland County School District At Large, District 1, per the county elections office's certified candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 7, 2026; the official roster and election filing is the only verifiable source for Tyrell A Bates.
Brian W Myers Nonpartisan
Brian W Myers appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Richland County School District At Large, District 1, per the county elections office's certified candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 7, 2026; the official roster and election filing is the only verifiable source for Brian W Myers.
Barbara F Weston Nonpartisan
Barbara F Weston appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Richland County School District At Large, District 1, per the county elections office's certified candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 7, 2026; the official roster and election filing is the only verifiable source for Barbara F Weston.
Tyrell A Bates (Nonpartisan), Brian W Myers (Nonpartisan), Barbara F Weston (Nonpartisan) meet on the November 3 ballot for Richland County School District At Large, District 1, per the SC Election Commission's Candidate Tracking System (filing location Richland County). Nonpartisan office: no primary; the November 3 vote decides.
Full race pageSchool District At Large, District 2Nonpartisan race · Anthony AJ Bracy · Nathaniel Canfall JR · Robin Clark · Titania Frazier · James Mobley · Shannon Morgan · Heather Norris-Jones · Niki Porter
Anthony AJ Bracy Nonpartisan
Anthony AJ Bracy appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Richland County School District At Large, District 2, per the county elections office's certified candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 7, 2026; the official roster and election filing is the only verifiable source for Anthony AJ Bracy.
Nathaniel Canfall JR Nonpartisan
Nathaniel Canfall JR appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Richland County School District At Large, District 2, per the county elections office's certified candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 7, 2026; the official roster and election filing is the only verifiable source for Nathaniel Canfall JR.
Robin Clark Nonpartisan
Robin Clark appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Richland County School District At Large, District 2, per the county elections office's certified candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 7, 2026; the official roster and election filing is the only verifiable source for Robin Clark.
Titania Frazier Nonpartisan
Titania Frazier appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Richland County School District At Large, District 2, per the county elections office's certified candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 7, 2026; the official roster and election filing is the only verifiable source for Titania Frazier.
James Mobley Nonpartisan
James Mobley appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Richland County School District At Large, District 2, per the county elections office's certified candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 7, 2026; the official roster and election filing is the only verifiable source for James Mobley.
Shannon Morgan Nonpartisan
Shannon Morgan appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Richland County School District At Large, District 2, per the county elections office's certified candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 7, 2026; the official roster and election filing is the only verifiable source for Shannon Morgan.
Heather Norris-Jones Nonpartisan
Heather Norris-Jones appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Richland County School District At Large, District 2, per the county elections office's certified candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 7, 2026; the official roster and election filing is the only verifiable source for Heather Norris-Jones.
Niki Porter Nonpartisan Incumbent
Niki Porter is a sitting member of the Richland School District Two Board of Trustees and currently serves as board chair, per the district's official board roster. No campaign website was found as of September 27, 2026.
Anthony Stovall Nonpartisan
- Ensuring a safe, supportive learning and working environment for students and teachers
- Fiscal responsibility through line-item budget management and attention to teacher pay
- Advancing career and technical education initiatives, including workforce development and certification programs
Per the campaign site.
About Anthony Stovall
Anthony Stovall is a candidate for the Richland School District Two Board, per his campaign site. He is a retired senior military leader with over 39 years in the U.S. Air Force, including service as an air traffic controller, and is a father of six and grandfather of nine. He holds a graduate degree in Transformational Leadership, is completing a Doctor of Business Administration, and became a university professor and founder of a management consulting practice after his military career. He is active in civic leadership including the Community Relations Council and NAACP initiatives.
Joe Trapp Nonpartisan Incumbent
Joe Trapp is a sitting member of the Richland School District Two Board of Trustees and currently serves as board vice chair and chair of the Alternative Pathways Committee, per the district's official board roster. No campaign website was found as of September 27, 2026.
Anthony AJ Bracy (Nonpartisan), Nathaniel Canfall JR (Nonpartisan), Robin Clark (Nonpartisan), Titania Frazier (Nonpartisan), James Mobley (Nonpartisan), Shannon Morgan (Nonpartisan), Heather Norris-Jones (Nonpartisan), Niki Porter (Nonpartisan), Anthony Stovall (Nonpartisan), Joe Trapp (Nonpartisan) meet on the November 3 ballot for Richland County School District At Large, District 2, per the SC Election Commission's Candidate Tracking System (filing location Richland County). Nonpartisan office: no primary; the November 3 vote decides.
Full race pageSchool District At Large, District 5Nonpartisan race · Beth LoPresti · Michael Reeves · Terence Rickenbacker
Beth LoPresti Nonpartisan
Beth LoPresti appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Richland County School District At Large, District 5, per the county elections office's certified candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 7, 2026; the official roster and election filing is the only verifiable source for Beth LoPresti.
Michael Reeves Nonpartisan
- Support and equity for every student
- Investment in teacher retention and professional development
- Partnership with families and open communication
Per the campaign site.
About Michael Reeves
Michael Reeves is a candidate for the Richland County School District At Large, District 5 board seat. His campaign describes listening, leading with integrity and making thoughtful decisions that put students at the center while supporting educators, per his campaign site.
Terence Rickenbacker Nonpartisan
Terence Rickenbacker appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Richland County School District At Large, District 5, per the county elections office's certified candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 7, 2026; the official roster and election filing is the only verifiable source for Terence Rickenbacker.
Beth LoPresti (Nonpartisan), Michael Reeves (Nonpartisan), Terence Rickenbacker (Nonpartisan) meet on the November 3 ballot for Richland County School District At Large, District 5, per the SC Election Commission's Candidate Tracking System (filing location Richland County). Nonpartisan office: no primary; the November 3 vote decides.
Full race pageSchool board
School Board, District 11Nonpartisan race · Artina McKnight Coard · Carlos Primus
Artina McKnight Coard Nonpartisan
Artina McKnight Coard appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Richland County School Board, District 11, per the county elections office's certified candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 7, 2026; the official roster and election filing is the only verifiable source for Artina McKnight Coard.
Carlos Primus Nonpartisan
Carlos Primus appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Richland County School Board, District 11, per the county elections office's certified candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 7, 2026; the official roster and election filing is the only verifiable source for Carlos Primus.
Artina McKnight Coard (Nonpartisan), Carlos Primus (Nonpartisan) meet on the November 3 ballot for Richland County School Board, District 11, per the SC Election Commission's Candidate Tracking System (filing location Richland County). Nonpartisan office: no primary; the November 3 vote decides.
Full race pageSchool Board, District 13Nonpartisan race · John Black · Robert Lominack
John Black Nonpartisan
John Black appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Richland County School Board, District 13, per the county elections office's certified candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 7, 2026; the official roster and election filing is the only verifiable source for John Black.
Robert Lominack Nonpartisan Incumbent
- Center school board decisions on students
- Support and invest in resources for teachers
- Transparent and accountable board governance
Per the campaign site.
About Robert Lominack
Robert Lominack is a candidate for Richland County School Board, District 13. He is a former attorney who practiced law for more than a decade and later taught for seven years at Dreher High School and Hand Middle School, per his campaign site. Lominack has served as executive director of RCPEP, an education nonprofit, and currently works as a public defender in juvenile court, per the same source.
John Black (Nonpartisan), Robert Lominack (Nonpartisan) meet on the November 3 ballot for Richland County School Board, District 13, per the SC Election Commission's Candidate Tracking System (filing location Richland County). Nonpartisan office: no primary; the November 3 vote decides.
Full race pageJudges
Probate JudgeAmy McCulloch (D)
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Amy McCulloch Democratic Incumbent
- Providing compassionate, fair service to families handling probate and mental health matters
- Maintaining timely, professional service amid shrinking government budgets
- Public education on probate planning and mental health awareness through community talks
Per the campaign site.
About Amy McCulloch
Amy McCulloch has served as Richland County Probate Judge since 1999, per the county's Probate Judge page. Her office handles wills, estate matters, mental health commitments and elder care management, per her campaign site. She says her court emphasizes compassionate, timely service despite tight government budgets, per her campaign site. Amy McCulloch appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Richland County Probate Judge, per the county elections office's certified candidate list.
Amy McCulloch (Democratic) is the only candidate on the November 3 ballot for Richland County Probate Judge, per the SC Election Commission's Candidate Tracking System (filing location Richland County). No contested June 9 primary was recorded for this office in the county's official results feed.
Full race pageDistricts and boards
Soil and Water District CommissionNonpartisan race · Shawn Goff · Tim McSwain
Shawn Goff Nonpartisan
Shawn Goff appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Richland County Soil and Water District Commission, per the county elections office's certified candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 7, 2026; the official roster and election filing is the only verifiable source for Shawn Goff.
Tim McSwain Nonpartisan
Tim McSwain appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Richland County Soil and Water District Commission, per the county elections office's certified candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 7, 2026; the official roster and election filing is the only verifiable source for Tim McSwain.
Shawn Goff (Nonpartisan), Tim McSwain (Nonpartisan) meet on the November 3 ballot for Richland County Soil and Water District Commission, per the SC Election Commission's Candidate Tracking System (filing location Richland County). Nonpartisan office: no primary; the November 3 vote decides.
Full race pageBy address
These seats are elected by district; only the district covering your address is on your ballot.
Richland County is split across 12 South Carolina House districts.
Find your districts by addressSouth Carolina House: 12 districtsDistricts 41, 52, 70, 71, 72, 73, 74, 75, 76, 77, 78, 79
South Carolina House District 41Tibi Czentye (R) · Annie E McDaniel (D)
Tibi Czentye Republican
- Limiting government overreach
- Protecting individual freedom
- Favoring local governance over top-down policy
Per the campaign site.
About Tibi Czentye
Tibi Czentye is a small business owner running for South Carolina House District 41, per his campaign site. He emigrated from Romania in 1989 and has lived in South Carolina since 2009, per his campaign site.
Annie E McDaniel Democratic Incumbent
Annie McDaniel is a retired accounting, tax and public administration consultant who has represented Chester, Fairfield and Richland counties in the South Carolina House, per the Legislature's roster. She previously served 18 years on the Fairfield County School Board and now serves on the House Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs Committee, per the Legislature's roster. No campaign website was found as of September 7, 2026.
Tibi Czentye (Republican), Annie E McDaniel (Democratic) meet on the November 3 ballot; Annie E McDaniel 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.
Full race pageSouth Carolina House District 52Malcolm Taylor (D)
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Malcolm Taylor Democratic
- Infrastructure improvements
- Health and mental health care access
- Senior care and education
Per the WACH Fox.
About Malcolm Taylor
Malcolm Taylor holds a master's degree in theology from Hood Theological Seminary and is the Democratic candidate for South Carolina House District 52, currently represented by Jermaine Johnson. No campaign website was found as of September 7, 2026.
Malcolm Taylor (Democratic) is the only candidate on the November 3 ballot. The seat is open: Rep. Jermaine L. Johnson, Sr. (D), the sitting member per the House roster, is not on the November ballot. Malcolm Taylor won the June 9 Democratic primary with 61.7 percent over Lawrence Moore (23.9 percent), Patrick L Tate (14.3 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.
Full race pageSouth Carolina House District 70Robert Reese (D)
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Robert Reese Democratic Incumbent
Robert Reese is vice president of operations at U.S. Biosphere Network and represents South Carolina House District 70, per the Legislature's roster. He chairs the Richland County Board of Zoning Appeals and previously led the Lower Richland Branch of the NAACP. No campaign website was found as of September 7, 2026.
Robert Reese (Democratic) is the only candidate on the November 3 ballot; Robert Reese is the sitting member, per the House roster. Robert Reese won the June 9 Democratic primary with 50.1 percent over Noah Barker (26.7 percent), Eve Carlin (23.1 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.
Full race pageSouth Carolina House District 71Nathan Ballentine (R) · Julie Zimmerman (D)
Nathan Ballentine Republican Incumbent
Nathan Ballentine is market leader for Movement Mortgage and has represented Lexington and Richland counties in the South Carolina House since 2005, per the Legislature's roster. He serves on the House Ways and Means Committee and previously served as majority party whip, per the Legislature's roster. No campaign website was found as of September 7, 2026.
Julie Zimmerman Democratic
- Supporting strong public education funding
- Expanding mental health resources
- Responsible growth and careful use of tax dollars
Per the campaign site.
About Julie Zimmerman
Julie Zimmerman is a licensed professional counselor running for South Carolina House District 71, per her campaign site.
Nathan Ballentine (Republican), Julie Zimmerman (Democratic) meet on the November 3 ballot; Nathan Ballentine 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.
Full race pageSouth Carolina House District 72Dixie Kvatek (R) · Seth Rose (D)
Dixie Kvatek Republican
Dixie Kvatek is the Republican candidate for South Carolina House District 72 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.
Seth Rose Democratic Incumbent
Seth Rose is an attorney who represents South Carolina House District 72 and previously served as a Richland County assistant prosecutor, per the Legislature's roster. He served on Richland County Council from 2011 to 2018. No campaign website was found as of September 7, 2026.
Dixie Kvatek (Republican), Seth Rose (Democratic) meet on the November 3 ballot; Seth Rose 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.
Full race pageSouth Carolina House District 73Chris Hart (D) · Allen Robertson (R)
Chris Hart Democratic Incumbent
Chris Hart is an attorney and adjunct professor at Benedict College who represents South Carolina House District 73, per the Legislature's roster. He served in the Army National Guard from 1989 to 1998 before his legislative career began in 2007. No campaign website was found as of September 7, 2026.
Allen Robertson Republican
- Expanding healthcare access, including rural clinics and telehealth
- Teacher retention and career and technical education
- Small business support and workforce development
Per the campaign site.
About Allen Robertson
Allen Robertson is a business executive who has worked to expand health care access for underserved communities and is running for South Carolina House District 73, per the campaign site. He describes himself as not a career politician and says he lives and works in the district, per the campaign site.
Chris Hart (Democratic), Allen Robertson (Republican) meet on the November 3 ballot; Chris Hart is the sitting member, per the House roster. Chris Hart won the June 9 Democratic primary with 76.1 percent over Cam George (23.9 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.
Full race pageSouth Carolina House District 74J Todd Rutherford (D) · Collin Shelton (R)
J Todd Rutherford Democratic Incumbent
J. Todd Rutherford is an attorney and House Minority Leader who has represented South Carolina House District 74 since 1999, per the Legislature's roster. He holds degrees from Howard University and the University of South Carolina School of Law. No campaign website was found as of September 7, 2026.
Collin Shelton Republican
Collin Shelton is the Republican nominee for South Carolina House District 74 in Richland County, challenging Democratic incumbent J. Todd Rutherford, per the SC Election Commission's candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 7, 2026.
J Todd Rutherford (Democratic), Collin Shelton (Republican) meet on the November 3 ballot; J Todd Rutherford 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.
Full race pageSouth Carolina House District 75Heather Bauer (D) · Joshua Parks (Libertarian) · Tracy Robins (R)
Heather Bauer Democratic Incumbent
Heather Bauer is a businesswoman and co-owner of Warrior Fitness who represents South Carolina House District 75, per the Legislature's roster. She serves as vice president of the Nickelodeon Theatre Board and on the City of Columbia Food Policy Committee. No campaign website was found as of September 7, 2026.
Joshua Parks Libertarian
Joshua Parks was nominated by the South Carolina Libertarian Party at its 2026 convention as its candidate for South Carolina House District 75, per the party. No campaign website was found as of September 7, 2026.
Tracy Robins Republican
Tracy Robins is the Republican nominee for South Carolina House District 75, challenging Democratic incumbent Heather Bauer, per her Transparency USA candidate filing record. No campaign website was found as of September 7, 2026.
Heather Bauer (Democratic), Joshua Parks (Libertarian), Tracy Robins (Republican) meet on the November 3 ballot; Heather Bauer is the sitting member, per the House roster. Joshua Parks (Libertarian) also qualified for the November ballot, per the Election Commission's listing. 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.
Full race pageSouth Carolina House District 76Leon Howard (D)
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Leon Howard Democratic Incumbent
Leon Howard is president of Howard's Garage, Paint & Body Shop & Wrecker Service and has represented South Carolina House District 76 since 1995, per the Legislature's roster. He chaired the South Carolina Legislative Black Caucus from 2007 to 2008. No campaign website was found as of September 7, 2026.
Leon Howard (Democratic) is the only candidate on the November 3 ballot; Leon Howard 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.
Full race pageSouth Carolina House District 77Kambrell Houston Garvin (D)
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Kambrell Houston Garvin Democratic Incumbent
Kambrell Garvin is principal attorney and owner of Kambrell Garvin Law Firm, LLC, and a former public school teacher, who represents South Carolina House District 77, per the Legislature's roster. He is a Teach for America alumnus with degrees from Winthrop University, Johns Hopkins University and the University of South Carolina School of Law. No campaign website was found as of September 7, 2026.
Kambrell Houston Garvin (Democratic) is the only candidate on the November 3 ballot; Kambrell Houston Garvin 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.
Full race pageSouth Carolina House District 78Beth Bernstein (D) · Angelo Joyner SR (Libertarian) · Sonia Pollard (R)
Beth Bernstein Democratic Incumbent
- support for children and families, including paid parental leave
Per the campaign site.
About Beth Bernstein
Beth Bernstein is an attorney and partner at Bernstein and Bernstein Attorneys at Law who has represented South Carolina House District 78 since 2013, per the Legislature's roster. She served as president of the Richland County Bar Association in 2009.
Angelo Joyner SR Libertarian
Angelo Joyner Sr. was nominated by the South Carolina Libertarian Party at its 2026 convention as its candidate for South Carolina House District 78, per the party. No campaign website was found as of September 7, 2026.
Sonia Pollard Republican
- Quality education access
- Economic affordability, including property taxes and insurance costs
- Community safety
Per the campaign site.
About Sonia Pollard
Sonia Pollard is a high school teacher in Richland School District Two running for South Carolina House District 78, per her campaign site. She previously worked in finance and legal consulting, per her campaign site.
Beth Bernstein (Democratic), Angelo Joyner SR (Libertarian), Sonia Pollard (Republican) meet on the November 3 ballot; Beth Bernstein is the sitting member, per the House roster. Angelo Joyner SR (Libertarian) also qualified for the November ballot, per the Election Commission's listing. 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.
Full race pageSouth Carolina House District 79Hamilton R Grant (D)
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Hamilton R Grant Democratic Incumbent
Hamilton R. Grant is a financial consultant who represents South Carolina House District 79, per the Legislature's roster. He holds a B.S. from South Carolina State University and an M.B.A. from Alabama A&M University. No campaign website was found as of September 7, 2026.
Hamilton R Grant (Democratic) is the only candidate on the November 3 ballot; Hamilton R Grant is the sitting member, per the House roster. Hamilton R Grant won the June 9 Democratic primary with 71.9 percent over Anthony Stovall (28.1 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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South Carolina's June 9 primaries required a majority, with June 23 runoffs where no candidate reached one; unopposed nominees still print, and minor-party nominees and petition candidates certified by the Election Commission join the November 3 ballot, per the SC Election Commission's Candidate Tracking System.
Who is on the ballot in Richland County, South Carolina on November 3, 2026?
Richland County sample ballot 2026: see where the school district at large, soil and water and school board candidates stand on schools and growth. Every candidate profile on this page names the official filing or campaign source it came from.
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Candidate roster last updated Sep 27, 2026 from official election sources.