Dr. Annie Andrews

U.S. Senate — South Carolina

A Charleston pediatrician with nearly two decades on the front lines of children's healthcare, Dr. Annie Andrews is not a politician -- she's a fighter. After watching Washington's failures show up in her hospital room every day, she stepped up to take on Lindsey Graham and take back South Carolina's Senate seat. Powered by people, not PACs, she is running to fight for affordable healthcare, quality public schools, reproductive freedom, and an economy that works for every family.

Mac DeFordPrimary Runoff

U.S. House — SC-01

A Coast Guard veteran, former federal law enforcement officer, and government attorney, Mac DeFord is running for Congress in SC-01 to bring serious, accountable leadership back to Washington. After serving in Charleston as a search and rescue crewman, Mac earned degrees from The Citadel and Charleston School of Law. As General Counsel for the Town of Hilton Head Island, he launched the town's first workforce housing project and secured millions in federal funding for coastal protection. A Mt. Pleasant resident with deep Lowcountry roots, Mac has spent his career in public service and understands the concerns of residents in the district. He is focused on lowering the cost of living, restoring the rule of law, ending corruption in Congress, and delivering affordable healthcare for Lowcountry families. His priorities: Cost of Living, Rule of Law, Anti-Corruption, Healthcare Access, and Community Safety.

Nancy LacorePrimary Runoff

U.S. House — SC-01

A retired Navy Vice Admiral and former Chief of Navy Reserve, Nancy Lacore spent 35 years serving this country, rising to command more than 60,000 sailors -- one of the largest leadership roles in the United States military. Endorsed by VoteVets, she is uniquely positioned to advocate for veterans, service members, first responders, and other public servants who call the Lowcountry home. She is running for Congress in SC-01 to lower housing and healthcare costs for working families, expand access to affordable childcare, end Trump's tariffs on building materials, and cap spikes in the National Flood Insurance Program. She is committed to protecting South Carolina's coast from offshore drilling, investing in small businesses through expanded access to federal loans and workforce training, and ensuring veterans and military families get the benefits and support they have earned.

Rep. Jim ClyburnIncumbent

U.S. House — SC-06

South Carolina's longest-serving congressman, Jim Clyburn has represented the 6th District since 1993. A former House Majority Whip and one of the most influential Democrats in Washington, his legislative record is extraordinary, from the 10-20-30 funding formula directing federal dollars to underserved communities, to the national Rural Energy Savings Program, to the Gullah Geechee Cultural Heritage Corridor, to his pivotal role in passing the American Rescue Plan. He has delivered billions in federal investment to South Carolina and remains one of the most consequential voices in Congress for working families, voting rights, and economic justice.

Dr. Jermaine Johnson

Governor

A current State House Representative, Dr. Jermaine Johnson is poised to bring his extensive legislative experience and leadership to the Governor's office. He attended the College of Charleston on a full basketball scholarship, earned a doctorate in Organizational Leadership, and founded New Economic Beginnings Foundation to help working people build the skills they need to succeed. His legislative accomplishments include lowering sales tax for seniors, expanding broadband access, and supporting rural communities with healthcare infrastructure. He is running to end more than 20 years of single-party Republican rule in South Carolina.

Richard Hricik

Attorney General

A Lowcountry attorney with more than 30 years of legal experience and a former congressional aide, Richard Hricik is the Democratic nominee for South Carolina Attorney General in the first open race for the office in more than 15 years. With incumbent Alan Wilson stepping aside to run for governor, this is a genuine opportunity to bring new leadership to the state's top law enforcement position. Hricik is running to restore accountability, fairness, and independence to an office that represents every South Carolinian.

Vincent Coe

State Treasurer

A Darlington-raised bank officer and former federal examiner, Vincent Coe is running to bring real financial accountability to the South Carolina State Treasurer's Office. He has spent more than 20 years in banking and public service -- serving as an examiner for both the FDIC and Federal Reserve, earning the FDIC Mission Achievement Award for his work protecting depositors during the 2008 financial crisis, and currently serving as Vice President at a regional South Carolina bank. He is also a CRCM-certified compliance professional, a FINRA arbitrator for securities disputes, and a South Carolina farm owner. The State Treasurer oversees more than $70 billion in public funds -- retirement savings, college accounts, and taxpayer dollars. Vincent will bring the same scrutiny he applied to bank audits to every line item in the state's books. His priorities: Pension Reform, Fiscal Transparency, Unclaimed Property Recovery, Lower Investment Fees, and Financial Accountability.

Tiffany Boozer

Comptroller General

A Certified Public Accountant with graduate-level training in forensic accounting and more than a decade of experience in financial reporting, analysis, and compliance, Tiffany Boozer brings exactly the kind of technical expertise the Comptroller General's office demands. She currently serves as treasurer of the Talented Tenth Organization, a mentorship nonprofit developing the next generation of South Carolina professionals. Boozer is running because the Comptroller General's office has been plagued by multi-billion dollar accounting errors tied to outdated legacy systems, and she believes the office should be led by a qualified financial professional, not a politician. Her priorities: modernizing the state's financial technology infrastructure, restoring accuracy and transparency to public financial reporting, and holding the office to the same professional standards expected of any financial institution.

Sylvia Wright

Superintendent of Education

A North Charleston native with five advanced degrees, including a Master of Education from The Citadel, a specialist degree in Educational Leadership, and a doctorate in progress at the University of South Carolina, Sylvia Wright is one of the most credentialed educators ever to seek this office. She has spent more than 20 years in classrooms across South Carolina and beyond, serving as a teacher, instructional coach, curriculum specialist, district coordinator, and adjunct professor at Charleston Southern University. The daughter of a retired Air Force veteran and a military spouse herself, she brings a firsthand understanding of the challenges facing military families navigating public education. Wright is running to fight for public education, recruit and retain great teachers, modernize learning environments, and ensure every school in South Carolina, rural, suburban, and urban, has the resources it needs to deliver on its promise to students.

DeShawn Blanding

Commissioner of Agriculture

A sixth-generation farmer from Clarendon County, DeShawn Blanding brings an unparalleled agriculture resume to this race. He was the first National FFA Officer from SC in over 50 years, served as a senior policy analyst on the U.S. House Agriculture Committee, and is the senior Washington representative for the Union of Concerned Scientists. He returned home to rebuild his family farm and is running to bring justice-centered, science-backed leadership to the SC Commissioner of Agriculture.

JA MooreIncumbent

State House — District 15 — Deer Park & North Charleston

A Lowcountry native and community advocate, JA Moore has represented District 15 since 2018, when he flipped the seat from red to blue. The son of civil rights activists, he brings a deep personal commitment to public service rooted in the North Charleston community he grew up in. Now in his fourth term, he serves on the House Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs Committee and the Regulations, AI and Cybersecurity Committee. Among his legislative achievements, he authored the law creating mental health and well-being curriculum for all South Carolina public school students -- a landmark win for families across the state. He has also championed clean drinking water, veterans' rights, and reproductive freedom, and has brought North Charleston to the national stage through appearances on CNN, MSNBC, and CBS.

Benjamin Brown

State House — District 80 — Mount Pleasant

A firefighter and paramedic drawing on lived experience as a public servant in Mount Pleasant, Benjamin Brown already understands the issues facing the residents of North Mount Pleasant - from traffic and flooding to rising costs and healthcare access. As his neighborhood's HOA President, he worked directly with the Town of Mount Pleasant and the Highway 41 Planning Team and succeeded in reshaping the overall plan to reflect residents' priorities. He is running to bring integrity, accountability, and new leadership to District 80, with a focus on affordable housing, workers' rights, coastal resilience, and ensuring every voice in District 80 is heard in Columbia.

Sally Hebert

State House — District 94 — Summerville

A candidate for State House District 94, spanning Charleston and Dorchester Counties, Sally Hebert brings extensive experience in government and academic institutions to her candidacy. During her time with Dorchester County Council, she helped modernize government operations and provided direct constituent services, helping residents navigate county government services. The daughter of a history professor who taught at Winston-Salem State University for more than 40 years, Sally grew up with a deep appreciation for the value of public HBCUs and will continue her advocacy at the State House. Having navigated the challenges of elder care firsthand, she is committed to expanding public policy options that make care more accessible and affordable for South Carolina families. Hebert is running for District 94 to champion public education, support working families, and bring practical, people-centered leadership to the Lowcountry.

Kathy Redwine

State House — District 108 — Awendaw, McClellanville, Georgetown & Pawley's Island

A counselor and advocate, Kathy Redwine is running to bring a compassionate, practical voice to Columbia and give residents of District 108 in Charleston and Georgetown Counties a voice and choice in their representation. In Georgetown County, 14% of residents live below the poverty line, and suicide is the second leading cause of death for ages 10 to 17. She will fight to expand mental health care, support working families and public education, and protect the coastline and natural resources that define life in District 108.

Tiffany Spann-WilderIncumbent

State House — District 109 — North Charleston

A Charleston native, U.S. Army Reserve veteran, and attorney with more than two decades of legal experience, Tiffany Spann-Wilder brings a record of real results to District 109. She served as both a North Charleston Municipal Judge and Charleston County Magistrate before being elected to the State House in a 2024 special election. As a member of the House Judiciary Committee, she has already passed legislation expanding veterans' tuition assistance, strengthening firefighter workplace protections, and requiring law enforcement training on autism spectrum disorder. A Winthrop University and USC School of Law graduate, Tiffany is running to continue delivering the focused, experienced representation District 109 deserves. Her priorities: Veterans and Military Families, Public Safety, Education, Workforce Development, and Community Accountability.

KJ Atwood

State House — District 110 — Old Village (Mt. Pleasant), Downtown Charleston, James Island & West Ashley

A Mount Pleasant resident, small business owner, and nonprofit founder, KJ Atwood brings deep expertise in data, technology, and policy to District 110. He is running to deliver practical, real-world solutions that benefit all residents - cutting through political noise with the analytical skills and cross-aisle communication needed to actually get things done. His priorities: Affordable Homes, Affordable Healthcare, Coastal Protection, and Government Accountability.

Wendell GilliardIncumbent

State House — District 111 — Charleston Peninsula, Downtown & West Ashley

A Charleston native who has represented District 111 for 18 years, Wendell Gilliard has spent decades fighting for working people -- first as President of USW Local for 15 years, then through 11 years on Charleston City Council, and now in the SC House since 2008. In Columbia, he has championed the Clementa Pinckney Hate Crimes Law, pushed for stronger gun safety measures, earned an A+ rating from the SC Education Association, and remained a relentless advocate for a living wage, affordable healthcare, criminal justice reform, and anti-gentrification protections for Charleston's most vulnerable neighborhoods.

Jenna Arsenault

State House — District 112 — Outer Mt. Pleasant, Awendaw, Isle of Palms & Sullivan's Island

A social worker, registered nurse, and small business owner from Mount Pleasant, Jenna Arsenault has spent her career advocating for people with mental health concerns, developmental disabilities, and chronic conditions. She also serves on the board of Postpartum Support Charleston. She is running to bring compassion-driven, community-rooted leadership to District 112 -- someone who will listen first and fight for everyone, regardless of party. Her priorities: Lifting Up the Economy, Standing with Women, Investing in Our Children, and Responsible Growth.

Courtney WatersIncumbent

State House — District 113 — North Charleston

An incumbent representative, former teacher, and nonprofit executive, Courtney Waters has dedicated her career to public service. Before being elected to the House, she served four years as a Charleston County School Board Trustee. She serves on the House Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs Committee and the Medical Affairs Sub-committee. She looks forward to serving another term supporting the residents of North Charleston.

Kelly Hough

State House — District 114 — West Ashley, Summerville & North Charleston

A South Carolina native, registered nurse, and hospice care veteran, Kelly Hough's background spans healthcare and business, rooted in extensive public service and community experience. She spent years serving families, including on the front lines during COVID. She is running to bring that same service-driven commitment to District 114. Her priorities: Economic Stability, Infrastructure Investment, Healthcare Access, Smart School Funding & Affordable Child Care, Championing Women and Families, and Human Rights and Civil Liberties.

Nick Uricchio

State House — District 115 — James Island, Folly Beach, Kiawah, Seabrook & parts of Johns Island

A lifelong James Island and Folly Beach resident, third-generation attorney, and former Assistant Solicitor in the Ninth Circuit, Nick Uricchio is running to bring common sense and practical solutions back to state government. Endorsed by outgoing incumbent Spencer Wetmore, he will reject political extremism and focus on real work for the community -- securing infrastructure funding, mitigating flooding, tackling the affordability crisis, protecting the coastline, and re-establishing reproductive freedoms. His priorities: Roads & Infrastructure, Flood Mitigation, Affordability, Coastal Protection, Public Schools, Reproductive Freedom, and Defending Democracy.

Clay Middleton

State House — District 116 — Ravenel, Adams Run, Wadmalaw Island, Edisto Island, West Ashley & parts of Johns Island

A combat veteran, Lieutenant Colonel, and Bronze Star recipient, Clay Middleton is running for State House District 116 to bring the same discipline and results-driven focus to Columbia that he has applied across decades of public service. A Burke High School and Citadel graduate and Lowcountry native, Clay serves as a Battalion Commander in the South Carolina Army National Guard and as a Managing Director at Mercury, a global public strategy firm. President Obama appointed him to serve across three federal agencies, and he has held senior roles with Congressman Jim Clyburn, Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, and Senator Cory Booker, the Biden-Harris Transition Team, and as Director of Business Services for the City of Charleston. A West Ashley resident, Clay is focused on affordability, infrastructure, public education, and protecting the Lowcountry's character against unchecked development. His priorities: Affordability, Infrastructure, Public Education, Responsible Growth, Land & Water Protection.

Leon StavrinakisIncumbent

State House — District 119 — West Ashley, James Island & parts of Johns Island

A State Representative since 2007 and former Chairman of Charleston County Council and local prosecutor, Leon Stavrinakis has built a reputation as a bipartisan problem-solver and fiscally responsible leader. First elected with support from Republicans, Democrats, and Independents, he has repeatedly cut income, property, and sales taxes while making critical investments in roads, neighborhoods, and schools. He has been voted Legislator of the Year by the Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce and the Port of Charleston's Maritime Association, and maintains a 95% lifetime pro-environment voting record with repeated endorsements from the Conservation Voters of South Carolina.

Katie Miller

County Council — District 1 — Northern Mt. Pleasant

Katie Miller is a small business owner and former forestry technician committed to protecting the quality of life that makes Charleston County unique. She owns a sustainable landscaping company and holds degrees in Organizational Psychology and Environmental Policy. A resident of Mt. Pleasant with her husband and two children, she is running for County Council to bring transparent, accountable leadership that puts residents' needs over developers' profits. Her priorities include improving traffic and infrastructure, addressing flooding, protecting wetlands and forests, supporting responsible growth, and ensuring government works for the people it serves. Katie believes good government means investing in projects that are good for people, good for small businesses, and good for the environment.

Teddie Pryor, Sr.Incumbent

County Council — District 5 — North Charleston

A proud graduate of North Charleston High School, Teddie E. "Teddy" Pryor, Sr. is a respected civic leader with 19 years on Charleston County Council -- including eight years as Chairman. A former Project Manager and Tourism Coordinator for the City of North Charleston, he has dedicated his career to improving public services, strengthening infrastructure, and supporting quality-of-life initiatives for residents across the county. His priorities: controlling taxes and fees, new roads and drainage, improving mass transit, expanding parks and recreation for young people, and more senior housing. His legacy of service is reflected in the Teddie E. Pryor, Sr. Social Services Building, named in his honor.

Jaxie Ferguson

County Council — District 9 — James Island, Folly Beach, Kiawah & Seabrook Island

Jaxie Ferguson brings extensive civic and community experience along with deep ties to the Lowcountry. As a graduate of College of Charleston, the University of South Carolina, and a longtime resident of James Island, Jaxie is intimately familiar with the issues facing the community: flooding, development pressure, and infrastructure needs. Jaxie will address these pressing issues by only approving smart development proposals with infrastructure first as a priority, expanding land conservation and wetland protection, and holding monthly office hours so residents are never surprised by decisions that affect their neighborhoods. Because the people of District 9 deserve leadership that protects their land, supports their families, and preserves what makes Charleston home. Her priorities: land protection, infrastructure improvements, cost of living priorities, public transportation, and accessible community representation.

Tamara Curry

Probate Judge

With more than two decades of experience inside the Charleston County Probate Court system, Tamara Curry is one of the most qualified candidates for this office in the state. As Associate Probate Judge from 1998 to 2022, she helped establish South Carolina's first Mental Health Court and presided over Adult Drug Court, Juvenile Drug Court, and Veterans Court. In 2017 she became the first African American President of the National College of Probate Judges. A SC State University and University of Tennessee School of Law graduate, she is running to ensure reliable court services, expand public education, and strengthen access for all Charleston County residents during life's most difficult moments.

Karen HollingsIncumbent

Register of Deeds

An incumbent with decades of experience in real estate, law, and public service, Karen Hollings has transformed the Charleston County Register of Deeds Office into a model of modern, efficient government. Since taking office she eliminated a 3.5-year backlog within her first three months, implemented electronic filing, launched a free Property Recording Alert System for residents, and is digitizing over 3 million pages of historical documents -- including Colonial-era records dating back to Charleston's founding. A 50-year Charleston County resident with deep institutional knowledge, she is running to continue delivering an office that works for every resident.

Justin BambergIncumbent

State House — District 90 · Bamberg, Colleton, Dorchester & Orangeburg Counties

An attorney and incumbent State House member whose family founded the town that bears their name, Justin Bamberg has represented District 90 since 2014. A graduate of the University of South Carolina School of Law, he founded Bamberg Legal, LLC and has built a practice around civil rights litigation, wrongful death, and unconstitutional use of force -- earning recognition from the National Trial Lawyers Top 100 and the National Black Lawyers Top 40 Under 40. As a representative in the State House, he has helped pass laws requiring law enforcement body cameras and ended the ticket quota system that had long targeted working-class South Carolinians. As Second Vice Chair of the Operations and Management Committee and a member of the House Judiciary Committee, Justin will continue fighting for rural community investment, economic opportunity, and a criminal justice system that treats every South Carolinian fairly. His priorities: Rural Community Investment, Criminal Justice Reform, Education, Healthcare, Economic Development.

Dr. Sonja Ogletree Satani

State House — Dorchester District 98

A United States Air Force veteran, University professor, and business founder, Dr. Sonja Ogletree Satani brings over three decades of leadership experience to District 98. She holds a Doctorate in Organizational Leadership, a double MBA, and a Lean Six Sigma Black Belt, and served as Chair of the I-HOPE Women's Business Center Advisory Board in Charleston. She is running to protect women's rights, support public education, and economic growth for District 98. Her priorities: Supporting Small Businesses, Public Education, Affordable Housing, and Healthcare Access.

Ashley Painter

State House — Dorchester District 117 — Hanahan & Goose Creek (Berkeley County)

A former family-based therapist, foster care and adoption counselor, Ashley Painter brings lived experience and professional expertise to District 117. A foster care alumna, earned a bachelor's degree in sociology and built a career in human services. She is a small business owner, raising two children, and running to be a voice for working-class families who are doing everything right and still struggling. Her priorities: Affordable Healthcare and Childcare, Rising Energy Costs, Support for Small Businesses, and Reproductive Rights.