2 candidates are tracked for South Carolina House District 71 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Nathan Ballentine and Julie Zimmerman. Candidate information follows official Richland County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
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.
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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, Nathan Ballentine, is on the ballot.
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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.
Democratic
Per the campaign site.
Julie Zimmerman is a licensed professional counselor running for South Carolina House District 71, per her campaign site.
Who is running for South Carolina House District 71 in 2026?
2 candidates are tracked for South Carolina House District 71 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Nathan Ballentine and Julie Zimmerman. Candidate information follows official Richland County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
When is the South Carolina House District 71 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 Richland County ballot?
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Candidate roster from official Richland County and state election office filings, last verified September 27, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.
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