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Williamsburg County, South Carolina

South Carolina House District 57

2 candidates are tracked for South Carolina House District 57 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Lucas Atkinson and Cynthia O Ford. Candidate information follows official Williamsburg County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Lucas Atkinson (Republican), Cynthia O Ford (Democratic) meet on the November 3 ballot; Lucas Atkinson 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, Lucas Atkinson, is on the ballot.

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Lucas Atkinson

Lucas Atkinson

Republican Incumbent

Biography

Lucas Atkinson is a consultant who has represented Horry, Marion and Williamsburg counties in the South Carolina House since 2017, per the Legislature's roster. He serves on the House Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs Committee and has served on the Marion County Progress Board since 2010, per the Legislature's roster. No campaign website was found as of September 7, 2026.

Cynthia O Ford

Democratic

Top priorities
  • Rural economic development, affordable housing and community stability
  • Infrastructure improvements (roads, water systems, broadband) balanced with environmental protection
  • Expanding healthcare access and addressing provider shortages

Per the VOTE411 responses.

Biography

Cynthia O. Ford is a community leader, author, consultant and veteran running for South Carolina House District 57, per Holy City Sinner. 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 57 in 2026?

2 candidates are tracked for South Carolina House District 57 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Lucas Atkinson and Cynthia O Ford. Candidate information follows official Williamsburg County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

When is the South Carolina House District 57 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 Williamsburg 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 Williamsburg County and state election office filings. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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Candidate profiles
Lucas Atkinson, full profileCynthia O Ford, full profileOfficial South Carolina election office