Union County Sample Ballot & Voter Guide 2026
2 candidates are on the November 3, 2026 ballot across 1 Union County race, led by the South Carolina House District 42 contest.
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Find your districts by addressSouth Carolina House District 42Doug Gilliam (R) · Robert Larry Williams (D)
Doug Gilliam Republican Incumbent
Doug Gilliam is a retired U.S. Army Command Sergeant Major and serves as JROTC Senior Army Instructor at Union County High School, per the South Carolina House of Representatives. He holds a bachelor's degree from Liberty University, per the same source. No campaign website was found as of September 21, 2026.
Robert Larry Williams Democratic
- Local-first leadership that prioritizes county needs
- Economic growth that benefits local working families
- Infrastructure improvements to roads, broadband and public services
Per the campaign site.
About Robert Larry Williams
Robert L. Williams is a retired United States Army Master Sergeant who holds a Master of Science in Cybersecurity from Hallmark University, per a candidate statement published by The Clinton Chronicle. He is running for South Carolina House District 42, covering Union County and Clinton. No campaign website was found as of September 21, 2026.
Doug Gilliam (Republican), Robert Larry Williams (Democratic) meet on the November 3 ballot; Doug Gilliam 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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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 Union County, South Carolina on November 3, 2026?
Union County sample ballot 2026: who is running for south carolina house, with bios, priorities and campaign sites. Every candidate profile on this page names the official filing or campaign source it came from.
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