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York County, South Carolina

South Carolina House District 43

2 candidates are tracked for South Carolina House District 43 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Alex Clark and Randy Ligon. Candidate information follows official York County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Alex Clark (Democratic), Randy Ligon (Republican) meet on the November 3 ballot; Randy Ligon 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, Randy Ligon, is on the ballot.

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Alex Clark

Democratic

Biography

Alex Clark is the Democratic candidate for South Carolina House District 43 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.

Randy Ligon

Randy Ligon

Republican Incumbent

Biography

Randy Ligon is a realtor, auctioneer and farmer who has represented Chester and York counties in the South Carolina House, per the Legislature's roster. He was named South Carolina Auctioneer of the Year in 2017 and serves on the House Labor, Commerce and Industry Committee, per the Legislature's roster. 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 43 in 2026?

2 candidates are tracked for South Carolina House District 43 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Alex Clark and Randy Ligon. Candidate information follows official York County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

When is the South Carolina House District 43 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 York 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.

Verify this race

Candidate roster from official York County and state election office filings, last verified September 27, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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Candidate profiles
Alex Clark, full profileRandy Ligon, full profileOfficial South Carolina election office