Damian Daly

Damian Daly (Democratic Party) is running in a special election to the South Carolina House of Representatives to represent District 98. He is on the ballot in the special Democratic primary on November 4, 2025.^[source]

Biography

Damian Daly was born in Pittsfield, Massachusetts. He earned a bachelor's degree from the University of Connecticut in 1987, a graduate degree from Fairfield University in 1997, and a graduate degree from Southern Connecticut State University in 2005.^[1]

Elections

2026

General election

The primary will occur on November 4, 2025. The general election will occur on January 6, 2026. General election candidates will be added here following the primary.

Democratic primary election

Special Democratic primary for South Carolina House of Representatives District 98

Damian Daly, Stephen Kohn, and Sonja Ogletree Santani are running in the special Democratic primary for South Carolina House of Representatives District 98 on November 4, 2025.

		Candidate
	Submit photo	Damian Daly
	Submit photo	Stephen Kohn
	Submit photo	Sonja Ogletree Santani

	There are no incumbents in this race.
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Republican primary election

Special Republican primary for South Carolina House of Representatives District 98

Greg Ford, Brian Hill, and David Johnston are running in the special Republican primary for South Carolina House of Representatives District 98 on November 4, 2025.

		Candidate
		Greg Ford
	Submit photo	Brian Hill
	Submit photo	David Johnston

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2024

General election

General election for South Carolina House of Representatives District 15

Incumbent JA Moore defeated Carlton Walker in the general election for South Carolina House of Representatives District 15 on November 5, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		JA Moore (D)	55.7	6,667
	Submit photo	Carlton Walker (R)	44.1	5,284
		Other/Write-in votes	0.2	20

	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 11,971
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for South Carolina House of Representatives District 15

Incumbent JA Moore defeated Damian Daly in the Democratic primary for South Carolina House of Representatives District 15 on June 11, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		JA Moore	87.0	680
	Submit photo	Damian Daly	13.0	102

	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 782
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Republican primary election

The Republican primary election was canceled. Carlton Walker advanced from the Republican primary for South Carolina House of Representatives District 15.

Campaign finance

Endorsements

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2022

General election

General election for South Carolina House of Representatives District 97

Incumbent Robby Robbins defeated ReZsaun Lewis in the general election for South Carolina House of Representatives District 97 on November 8, 2022.

	Candidate	%	Votes
✔	Robby Robbins (R)	68.1	9,140
	ReZsaun Lewis (D)	31.8	4,274
	Other/Write-in votes	0.1	12

	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 13,426
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for South Carolina House of Representatives District 97

ReZsaun Lewis defeated Damian Daly in the Democratic primary for South Carolina House of Representatives District 97 on June 14, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		ReZsaun Lewis	64.2	845
	Submit photo	Damian Daly	35.8	471

	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 1,316
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for South Carolina House of Representatives District 97

Incumbent Robby Robbins defeated Candace Jennings (Unofficially withdrew) and Glenn Posey in the Republican primary for South Carolina House of Representatives District 97 on June 14, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Robby Robbins	77.9	2,669
		Candace Jennings (Unofficially withdrew)	12.3	420
	Submit photo	Glenn Posey	9.8	337

	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 3,426
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2020

General election

General election for South Carolina House of Representatives District 94

Gil Gatch defeated Patricia Cannon in the general election for South Carolina House of Representatives District 94 on November 3, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Gil Gatch (R)	61.0	12,011
	Submit photo	Patricia Cannon (D)	38.9	7,652
		Other/Write-in votes	0.1	13

	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 19,676
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for South Carolina House of Representatives District 94

Patricia Cannon defeated Damian Daly in the Democratic primary for South Carolina House of Representatives District 94 on June 9, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔	Submit photo	Patricia Cannon	58.6	1,052
	Submit photo	Damian Daly	41.4	744

	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 1,796
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for South Carolina House of Representatives District 94

Gil Gatch defeated Evan Guthrie in the Republican primary for South Carolina House of Representatives District 94 on June 9, 2020.

	Candidate	%	Votes
✔	Gil Gatch	62.6	2,991
	Evan Guthrie	37.4	1,787

	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 4,778
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2018

See also: South Carolina House of Representatives elections, 2018

General election

General election for South Carolina House of Representatives District 94

Con Chellis defeated Damian Daly in the general election for South Carolina House of Representatives District 94 on November 6, 2018.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔	Submit photo	Con Chellis (R)	62.9	8,458
	Submit photo	Damian Daly (D)	37.0	4,968
		Other/Write-in votes	0.1	14

	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 13,440
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for South Carolina House of Representatives District 94

Damian Daly advanced from the Democratic primary for South Carolina House of Representatives District 94 on June 12, 2018.

		Candidate
✔	Submit photo	Damian Daly

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Republican primary election

Republican primary for South Carolina House of Representatives District 94

Con Chellis defeated Evan Guthrie and Glenn Zingarino in the Republican primary for South Carolina House of Representatives District 94 on June 12, 2018.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔	Submit photo	Con Chellis	62.3	2,242
		Evan Guthrie	31.4	1,129
	Submit photo	Glenn Zingarino	6.3	225

	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified.	Total votes: 3,596
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2016

See also: South Carolina House of Representatives elections, 2016

Katie Arrington defeated Damian Daly in the South Carolina House of Representatives District 94 general election.^[2]^[3]

South Carolina House of Representatives, District 94 General Election, 2016
Party		Candidate	Vote %	Votes
	Republican	Katie Arrington	69.99%	11,147
	Democratic	Damian Daly	30.01%	4,779
Total Votes				15,926
Source: South Carolina State Election Commission

Damian Daly ran unopposed in the South Carolina House of Representatives District 94 Democratic primary.^[4]^[5]

South Carolina House of Representatives, District 94 Democratic Primary, 2016
Party		Candidate
	Democratic	Damian Daly (unopposed)

Katie Arrington defeated Carroll Duncan in the South Carolina House of Representatives District 94 Republican primary.^[6]^[7]

South Carolina House of Representatives, District 94 Republican Primary, 2016
Party		Candidate	Vote %	Votes
	Republican	Katie Arrington	59.28%	2,484
	Republican	Carroll Duncan	40.72%	1,706
Total Votes				4,190
Source: South Carolina State Election Commission

2014

See also: South Carolina House of Representatives elections, 2014

Elections for all 124 seats in the South Carolina House of Representatives took place in 2014. A primary election took place on June 10, 2014. The general election was held on November 4, 2014. The signature filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in this election was March 30, 2014. Damian Daly ran unopposed in the Democratic primary, while incumbent Jenny Horne defeated Evan Guthrie and Franklin Smith in the Republican primary. Daly was defeated by Horne in the general election.^[8]

**South Carolina State House, District 94, General Election, 2014**
Party		Candidate	Vote %	Votes
	Republican	Jenny Horne Incumbent	70.6%	6,383
	Democratic	Damian Daly	29.4%	2,653
Total Votes				9,036

**South Carolina House of Representatives, District 94 Republican Primary, 2014**
Candidate	Vote %	Votes
Jenny Horne Incumbent	63.8%	2,027
Franklin Smith	21.4%	679
Evan Guthrie	14.9%	472
Total Votes		3,178

Campaign themes

2026

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2024

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Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

I am diametrically opposed to open carry laws. There's carnage in our state every day. No one under 21 should possess a gun. If you can't possess alcohol you shouldn't possess a gun. Our African American residents in South Carolina over the age of 55 should be compensated for being subjugated to Jim Crow Laws. They should receive a $1000 check and a letter of apology from the State of South Carolina. South Carolina high school students should be taught about the Orangeburg Massacre, the Friendship Nine, and Briggs v. Elliott which was a linchpin in the historic Brown v. Board of Education case that was supposed to integrate schools with 'deliberate speed'. Every South Carolina high school student should hear at least one speech from Martin Luther King. To perform the task of representative you must be a strong public speaker. Dr. King is the greatest public speaker I've ever heard and our students should be exposed to his sylloqui. North Charleston is one of the worst areas in the nation for evictions. We need to let those facing eviction of their rights. We need to slow evictions, the process is too fast. South Carolina is among the nations leaders in domestic violence deaths. This is related to the proliferation and accessibility of guns. My opponent JA Moore failed to attend 56 percent of the 2023 session. That's outrageous. To be a representative you must be present!!!! Vote Damian !!!

Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

Protect human life, not guns. If you can't possess alcohol you shouldn't possess a gun. Everyday there's a gun related death in South Carolina. A school shooter isn't likely to be 21. Seniors don't harbor grudges against freshmen.
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 America is an average when it comes to violence and mental health.   However our homicide and suicide rates are through the roof due to guns.
   If you possess a gun the most likely person to be killed by that gun is you.  Second is a family member.   Third is a friend or acquaintance.  An intruder is way down the list.
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Read the second amendment. A militia being necessary to a free state, the right to bear arms shall not be infringed. It was so we could have a ready force.
African American South Carolinian's over the age of 55 were subjected to the unjust and prejudicial Jim Crow Laws. South Carolina should send a letter of apology along with a check for $1000 as recompense. The Orangeburg Massacre involved the killing of three South Carolina State students and the wounding of 28 others by the South Carolina Highway Patrol. The students were protesting a segregated bowling alley. Not one state trooper was charged. The only person who went to jail was the protest organizer Cleveland Sellers. Our students should also be taught about the Friendship Nine. As part of SNCC they coined the phrase 'jail, no bail'. Every high school student should hear at least one Martin Luther King speech a year.
My opponent JA Moore didn't show up for the 2023 legislative session 56% of the time. 56%!!!!. That's outrageous. I'm still waiting to hear about his attendance for the 2024 session. Can you imagine if you showed up to work less than half the time? You would surely be fired. If you don't want the job or have other obligations then do the right thing and resign. If you don't resign, the voters of the 15th district will have to fire you. The root of the word representative is 'present'. To be an effective legislator you need to be present, patient and persistent. You can't have the liberty and the pursuit of happiness without life. You can't have persistence or patience unless you're present.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

The end of racism, gun control, tenant's rights, worker's rights. Slow down the eviction process. Raise the minimum wage. Mercedes and Boeing workers should unionize. Our high schools should teach about the Friendship Nine, the Orangeburg Massacre and Briggs v. Elliott. People my age remember the iconic photo of a female student wailing over the body of a Kent State University student who had been shot by a national guardsman. Even in South Carolina few people know about the Orangeburg Massacre where three students were killed. Those who don't study the past are doomed to repeat it. To foster the demise of racism I think we need to make older African American's whole by compensating them for the injuries they suffered.

Who do you look up to? Whose example would you like to follow, and why?

I am a Christian. Jesus is the example I try and follow. When I began my Christian journey I met my girlfriend, current wife, a few months later.

Is there a book, essay, film, or something else you would recommend to someone who wants to understand your political philosophy?

Jim Clyburn's memoir is moving to me. Part of my reasoning for wanting African Americans over 55 to get a check for $1000 and a letter of apology from the state of South Carolina is a certain excerpt from the book. Jim Clyburn's mother owned a beauty salon which was attached to her house. Jim's mother demanded that Jim come in to the salon every day after school and tell her how his day went. One day a patron of the salon asked Jim what he wanted to do when he got older. Jim said he wanted to go to college and get involved in politics. The woman scolded him saying to never say that again. That's how bad things were.

What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?

Honesty. Advocacy. You must be a voracious reader and a strong public speaker. You must be able to comprehend what you read. I have two Master's degrees as well as a bachelor's degree. You must empathic and sympathetic. You must compassionate and passionate. You must stand up for the oppressed. You must have original ideas and be able to articulate those ideas and put them in writing. You must someone of high moral character and you must avoid even the appearance of debauchery. An elected official should never be described as a hypocrite. I like elected officials who have raised children. That way they can empathize with parents and the challenges they may encounter. They are also more in tune with the educational system and are more concerned with it's outcomes. One of the reasons I am such a strong advocate for having to be twenty-one to possess a gun, is that it's very rare for someone over twenty-one to be involved in a school shooting. Students aren't likely to harbor a grudge against their classmates three years later.

The ability to speak well publicly is another characteristic that's important for an elected official. In almost every graduate school class I took you had to give an oral presentation. Although I dreaded giving them I always felt that my presentations were some of the strongest in the class. I was also an adjunct professor. You can look me up on 'rate my professor'. I taught at Stahl, Fort Dorchester, Summerville, Woodland and Ashley Ridge High School as part of the early college program.

I think elected officials should be faithful to their spouses as well. My wife and I have been married for thirty-five years and we have eight children. Few things undermine the trust in a public official more than being unfaithful. Gary Hart could have been president. Bill Clinton's legacy is almost always tied to his infidelity. Honoring your spouse and children is highly important.

What qualities do you possess that you believe would make you a successful officeholder?

I think I'm honest. I think I'm a strong public speaker, a voracious reader with strong reading comprehension. I think I'm fairly creative and can come up with unique perspectives and ideas. As a Christian I feel I'm empathic, compassionate and always try and see someone else's perspective.

What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office?

Number 1 is being present. My opponent missed 56% of the 2023 legislative session. 56%!!! Are you kidding me? Barring a major catastrophe I'll attend at least 90% of the legislative sessions. If I can't do that I will do the right thing for my constituents and resign.

What legacy would you like to leave?

I would like my 8 children to say that I ran the race, fought the fight as a Christian. I'd like them to say that I was honest and not hypocritical and that I tried to do the right thing.

What is the first historical event that happened in your lifetime that you remember? How old were you at the time?

I remember the Watergate hearings. I was nine years old.

What was your very first job? How long did you have it?

I had summer job with our parks and recreation department. I held for two summers. I met my girlfriend, current wife, when I was working there 42 years ago.

What is your favorite book? Why?

'Man's Search for Meaning' by Victor Frankel. It was his compelling first hand account of surviving the Holocaust.

If you could be any fictional character, who would you want to be?

Robin Hood.

What was the last song that got stuck in your head?

'Honesty' by Billy Joel.

What is something that has been a struggle in your life?

When I was a police officer I scored first on a promotional exam and I didn't get promoted. I say thankfully that that was probably the worst thing that ever happened to me. I will strive as a legislator to make the promotional process fairer.

What do you believe is the ideal relationship between the governor and state legislature?

Symbiotic. To do what's best for the people of the state regardless of political affiliation.

What do you perceive to be your state's greatest challenges over the next decade?

I once asked a friend from North Carolina how he liked South Carolina. He said, " I like it except for the time change'. I said, 'time change?'. He said, 'yeah, South Carolina is one hundred years in the past.'. We're on the coastline, we should be one of the most progressive southern states, not one of the most regressive. We need to treat our workers with more respect. Make our colleges more affordable. Fix our roads. It just came out yesterday that we have the worst healthcare system in the nation. Will somebody please put up a freaking streetlight!

Do you believe that it’s beneficial for state legislators to have previous experience in government or politics?

Not necessarily. Although I did serve on the human services committee earlier.

Do you believe it’s beneficial to build relationships with other legislators? Please explain your answer.

Certainly. Professionally at least. Always keeping in mind that you're doing what's best for your constituency.

Is there a particular legislator, past or present, whom you want to model yourself after?

Jim Clyburn.

Are you interested in running for a different political office (for example, the U.S. Congress or governor) in the future?

Possibly congress.

Both sitting legislators and candidates for office hear many personal stories from the residents of their district. Is there a story that you’ve heard that you found particularly touching, memorable, or impactful?

When I ran earlier police shootings were happening regularly. Especially young African Americans being killed by police. When I was campaigning I was talking to a gentleman who told me his nephew had been killed by the police. I figured he most have lived in a big city. I asked where it happened. He said it happened about five hundred feet from where we were standing. It was in Summerville. I looked it up and surely enough his nephew had been shot in the back through the back seat of his car. He was unarmed and the officer was never charged.

Tell us your favorite joke.

What's black and white and red all over. A newspaper!

Should the legislature oversee or grant the use of emergency powers?

Only in extreme circumstances.

What is the first bill you would introduce if elected?

The compensation of African Americans over 55 of $1000 and a letter of apology to them.

What organizations or individuals have endorsed your campaign?

I believe gun sense will after I complete their survey.

What committees interest you?

Ways and means of course. Labor, commerce and industry. Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs.

What are your views on financial transparency and government accountability?

Financial transparency is a must. I don't know how many constituents know that we had $1.8 billion go missing last year. Our state treasurer Curtis Loftis didn't know where it was. This is one of the reasons our state treasurer should be appointed and the governor should be able to terminate the treasurer's employment. Our treasurer should not be elected as is the current case.

Would a state ballot initiative process be good or bad for your state?

That's a tough question. We are a republic. Ballot initiatives, although giving a strong voice to the people tend to undermine our republican government. I am also seeing that many initiatives are strategically dated so as to stack in the odds either in favor or against an initiative.

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2022

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2020

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2014

Daly's campaign website highlighted the following issues:^[9]

End Government Corruption

Excerpt: "Our state of South Carolina is known for beautiful scenery, wonderful people, great cuisine ... and, unfortunately, for crooked politicians. However, I'll remain committed to honest, open, and sincere representation."

End the Greed of Today's Republicans

Excerpt: "Remember the Republican Party of old? Standing up for prosperity and family and faith? So do I. The Republicans currently operating our State Legislature aren't upholding those Republican values, however."

Move South Carolina Forward by Ending its "Jim Crow" Phase

Excerpt: "Slavery lead to segregation, and lead to the way the middle class is treated here in South Carolina today, too. This state needs to respect all of its citizens, respect its employees, and also ensure that tenants get respect. And in the process, the confederate flag should be removed from the capitol once and for all, as well."

Raise the Minimum Wage

Excerpt: "South Carolina needs to establish a minimum wage, and needs to improve it beyond the current national level, too."

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Damian Daly campaign contribution history
Year	Office	Status	Contributions	Expenditures
2024*	South Carolina House of Representatives District 15	Lost primary	$3,400	$3,400
2022	South Carolina House of Representatives District 97	Lost primary	$0	$0
2018	South Carolina House of Representatives District 94	Lost general	$0	N/A**
Grand total			$3,400	$3,400
Sources: OpenSecrets, Federal Elections Commission *This product uses the openFEC API but is not endorsed or certified by the Federal Election Commission (FEC).
* Data from this year may not be complete
** Data on expenditures is not available for this election cycle
Note: Totals above reflect only available data.

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Current members of the South Carolina House of Representatives

Leadership

Speaker of the House:G. Murrell Smith

Majority Leader:Davey Hiott

Minority Leader:James Rutherford

Representatives

District 1

Bill Whitmire (R)

District 2

Adam Duncan (R)

District 3

Phillip Bowers (R)

District 4

Davey Hiott (R)

District 5

Neal Collins (R)

District 6

April Cromer (R)

District 7

Lee Gilreath (R)

District 8

Don Chapman (R)

District 9

Blake Sanders (R)

District 10

Thomas Beach (R)

District 11

Craig Gagnon (R)

District 12

Daniel Gibson (R)

District 13

John McCravy (R)

District 14

Luke Rankin (R)

District 15

JA Moore (D)

District 16

Mark Willis (R)

District 17

Mike Burns (R)

District 18

Alan Morgan (R)

District 19

Patrick Haddon (R)

District 20

Stephen Frank (R)

District 21

Vacant

District 22

Paul Wickensimer (R)

District 23

Chandra Dillard (D)

District 24

Bruce Bannister (R)

District 25

Wendell Jones (D)

District 26

David Martin (R)

District 27

David Vaughan (R)

District 28

Chris Huff (R)

District 29

Dennis Moss (R)

District 30

Brian Lawson (R)

District 31

Rosalyn Myers (D)

District 32

Scott Montgomery (R)

District 33

Travis Moore (R)

District 34

Sarita Edgerton (R)

District 35

Bill Chumley (R)

District 36

Robert Harris (R)

District 37

Steven Long (R)

District 38

Josiah Magnuson (R)

District 39

Cal Forrest (R)

District 40

Joe White (R)

District 41

Annie McDaniel (D)

District 42

Doug Gilliam (R)

District 43

Randy Ligon (R)

District 44

Mike Neese (R)

District 45

Brandon Newton (R)

District 46

Heath Sessions (R)

District 47

Tommy Pope (R)

District 48

Brandon Guffey (R)

District 49

John King (D)

District 50

Keishan Scott (D)

District 51

J. Weeks (D)

District 52

Jermaine Johnson (D)

District 53

Richie Yow (R)

District 54

Jason Luck (D)

District 55

Jackie Hayes (D)

District 56

Tim McGinnis (R)

District 57

Lucas Atkinson (D)

District 58

Jeff Johnson (R)

District 59

Terry Alexander (D)

District 60

Phillip Lowe (R)

District 61

Carla Schuessler (R)

District 62

Robert Williams (D)

District 63

Jay Jordan (R)

District 64

Fawn Pedalino (R)

District 65

Cody Mitchell (R)

District 66

Jackie Terribile (R)

District 67

G. Murrell Smith (R)

District 68

Heather Crawford (R)

District 69

Chris Wooten (R)

District 70

Robert Reese (D)

District 71

Nathan Ballentine (R)

District 72

Seth Rose (D)

District 73

Christopher Hart (D)

District 74

James Rutherford (D)

District 75

Heather Bauer (D)

District 76

Leon Howard (D)

District 77

Kambrell Garvin (D)

District 78

Beth Bernstein (D)

District 79

Hamilton Grant (D)

District 80

Kathy Landing (R)

District 81

Charles Hartz (R)

District 82

William Clyburn (D)

District 83

Bill Hixon (R)

District 84

Melissa Oremus (R)

District 85

Jay Kilmartin (R)

District 86

Bill Taylor (R)

District 87

Paula Calhoon (R)

District 88

Vacant

District 89

Micah Caskey (R)

District 90

Justin Bamberg (D)

District 91

Lonnie Hosey (D)

District 92

Brandon Cox (R)

District 93

Jerry Govan (D)

District 94

Gil Gatch (R)

District 95

Gilda Cobb-Hunter (D)

District 96

D. McCabe (R)

District 97

Robby Robbins (R)

District 98

Chris Murphy (R)

District 99

Mark Smith (R)

District 100

Sylleste Davis (R)

District 101

Roger Kirby (D)

District 102

Harriet Holman (R)

District 103

Carl Anderson (D)

District 104

William Bailey (R)

District 105

Kevin Hardee (R)

District 106

Val Guest (R)

District 107

Case Brittain (R)

District 108

Lee Hewitt (R)

District 109

Tiffany Spann-Wilder (D)

District 110

Tom Hartnett (R)

District 111

Wendell Gilliard (D)

District 112

Joe Bustos (R)

District 113

Courtney Waters (D)

District 114

Gary Brewer (R)

District 115

Spencer Wetmore (D)

District 116

James Teeple (R)

District 117

Jordan Pace (R)

District 118

Bill Herbkersman (R)

District 119

Leonidas Stavrinakis (D)

District 120

Weston Newton (R)

District 121

Michael Rivers (D)

District 122

Bill Hager (R)

District 123

Jeff Bradley (R)

District 124

Shannon Erickson (R)

Republican Party (86)

Democratic Party (36)

Vacancies (2)

[1] Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on May 16, 2024

[2] South Carolina State Election Commission, "Candidate listing for the 11/8/2016 statewide general election," accessed August 26, 2016

[3] South Carolina State Election Commission, "2016 Statewide General Election," accessed November 28, 2016

[4] South Carolina Election Commission, "Candidate Tracking," accessed March 31, 2016

[5] South Carolina State Election Commission, "Unofficial primary election results," accessed June 14, 2016

[6] South Carolina Election Commission, "Candidate Tracking," accessed March 31, 2016

[7] South Carolina State Election Commission, "Unofficial primary election results," accessed June 14, 2016

[2014candidate-8] South Carolina State Election Commission, "2014 Election Information," accessed March 31, 2014

[9] Damian Daly campaign website, "Issues," accessed September 29, 2014

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