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J. Chuck Hightower
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J. Chuck Hightower (Democratic Party) is running in a special election to the South Carolina House of Representatives to represent District 88. He is on the ballot in the special general election on December 23, 2025. The Democratic primary for this office on October 21, 2025, was canceled.
Elections
2025
See also: South Carolina state legislative special elections, 2025
General election
Special general election for South Carolina House of Representatives District 88
J. Chuck Hightower and John Lastinger are running in the special general election for South Carolina House of Representatives District 88 on December 23, 2025.
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| J. Chuck Hightower (D) | ||
 | John Lastinger (R)  | |
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Republican primary runoff election
Special Republican primary runoff for South Carolina House of Representatives District 88
John Lastinger defeated Brian Duncan in the special Republican primary runoff for South Carolina House of Representatives District 88 on November 4, 2025.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | John Lastinger | 52.4 | 1,370 |
| Brian Duncan | 47.6 | 1,243 | ||
| Total votes: 2,613 | |||
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Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. J. Chuck Hightower advanced from the special Democratic primary for South Carolina House of Representatives District 88.
Republican primary election
Special Republican primary for South Carolina House of Representatives District 88
John Lastinger and Brian Duncan advanced to a runoff. They defeated Lorelei Graye and Darren Rogers Sr. in the special Republican primary for South Carolina House of Representatives District 88 on October 21, 2025.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | John Lastinger | 40.1 | 596 |
| ✔ | Brian Duncan | 38.0 | 565 | |
| Lorelei Graye | 15.1 | 225 | ||
| Darren Rogers Sr. | 6.9 | 102 | ||
| Total votes: 1,488 | |||
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Campaign themes
2025
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See also
2025 Elections
External links
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Candidate South Carolina House of Representatives District 88 |
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