One candidate is tracked for South Carolina House District 79 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Hamilton R Grant. Candidate information follows official Richland County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
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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This race. Elected by district: only voters who live in the district see this race on their ballot. The sitting officeholder, Hamilton R Grant, is on the ballot. One name is on the ballot for this seat.
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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.
Who is running for South Carolina House District 79 in 2026?
One candidate is tracked for South Carolina House District 79 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Hamilton R Grant. Candidate information follows official Richland County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
When is the South Carolina House District 79 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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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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