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Richland County, South Carolina

South Carolina House District 72

2 candidates are tracked for South Carolina House District 72 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Dixie Kvatek and Seth Rose. Candidate information follows official Richland County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

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.

What this office does

State legislator. State legislators write and vote on state laws and the state budget, which fund schools, roads, prisons, universities and health programs, and set the rules for local governments and elections. Each member represents one district and serves on committees that shape bills before a floor vote. Terms are two years in most state houses and four in most state senates.

This race. Elected by district: only voters who live in the district see this race on their ballot. The sitting officeholder, Seth Rose, is on the ballot.

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Dixie Kvatek

Republican

Biography

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

Seth Rose

Democratic Incumbent

Biography

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.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for South Carolina House District 72 in 2026?

2 candidates are tracked for South Carolina House District 72 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Dixie Kvatek and Seth Rose. Candidate information follows official Richland County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

When is the South Carolina House District 72 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?

Enter your ZIP code in the lookup at theballotbrief.com for the statewide and congressional races, or a full street address to add the county, city and district contests for that location.

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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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Candidate profiles
Dixie Kvatek, full profileSeth Rose, full profileOfficial South Carolina election office