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Touches Infrastructure reliability; not directly matched to the saved profile labels. • National Defense
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South Carolina House of Representatives — SC House District 4 • Party: Republican
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Career record
Public career
- Clay Counts is listed as a candidate for South Carolina House of Representatives — SC House District 4.
Career record
Private career
- Clay Counts has a source-backed statement on Jobs and economy: technology, food security, and inclusive economic growth." (pg.
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Campaign post / platform
Jobs and economy
“iVoterGuide - Jobs: iVoterGuide is a division of AFA Action, the governmental affairs affiliate of American Family Association. AFA Action's mission is to inform and mobilize individuals to strengthen the biblical foundations of America. AFA Action has three divisions: Center for Judicial Renewal, Government Affairs, and iVoterGuide.”
Touches Economic opportunity, Small business support; not directly matched to the saved profile labels. • iVoterGuide - Jobs
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Abortion and reproductive rights
“Wade —the original Supreme Court case which removed the right to life for unborn Americans by legalizing abortion—has been overturned, that doesn’t mean the enemies of life will stop trying to eliminate this fundamental right .”
Touches Civil liberties, Healthcare access; not directly matched to the saved profile labels. • Right to Life
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Election integrity
“Understanding the right to life—and where the candidates on your ballot align—is essential to voting wisely.”
Touches Government transparency, Institutional accountability; not directly matched to the saved profile labels. • Right to Life
Report source issueSource-linked quote
Infrastructure
“HOW CAN YOU HELP? There are many ways you can support my campaign. Tell your friends and family about me. Invite them to follow my Facebook page or reach out with questions. For those who are able to, financial contributions are greatly appreciated. No amount is too small. Lastly, I would love to have your prayers. There is a long road ahead but I am confident we can win this together! bottom of page”
Touches Infrastructure reliability; not directly matched to the saved profile labels. • Donate | Clay Counts
Report source issueCampaign promises
Top campaign promises
Campaign promises
Infrastructure
Clay Counts has a source-backed statement on Infrastructure: Commitment to our values at home and abroad requires working alongside
“Commitment to our values at home and abroad requires working alongside” • National Defense
Report source issueCampaign promises
Jobs and economy
Clay Counts has a source-backed statement on Jobs and economy: iVoterGuide - Jobs: iVoterGuide is a division of AFA Action, the governmental affairs affiliate of American Family Association. AFA Action's mission is to inform and mobilize individuals to strengthen the biblical foundations of America. AFA Action has three divisions: Center for Judicial Renewal
“iVoterGuide - Jobs: iVoterGuide is a division of AFA Action, the governmental affairs affiliate of American Family Association. AFA Action's mission is to inform and mobilize individuals to strengthen the biblical foundations of America. AFA Action has three divisions: Center for Judicial Renewal, Government Affairs, and iVoterGuide.” • iVoterGuide - Jobs
Report source issueCampaign promises
Election integrity
Clay Counts has a source-backed statement on Election integrity: Understanding the right to life—and where the candidates on your ballot align—is essential to voting wisely.
“Understanding the right to life—and where the candidates on your ballot align—is essential to voting wisely.” • Right to Life
Report source issueCampaign promises
Infrastructure
Clay Counts's goodparty.org source gives a direct Tier 1 answer on Infrastructure: HOW CAN YOU HELP? There are many ways you can support my campaign. Tell your friends and family about me. Invite them to follow my Facebook page or reach out with questions. For those who are able to, financial contributions are greatly appreciated. No amount is too small. L
“HOW CAN YOU HELP? There are many ways you can support my campaign. Tell your friends and family about me. Invite them to follow my Facebook page or reach out with questions. For those who are able to, financial contributions are greatly appreciated. No amount is too small. Lastly, I would love to have your prayers. There is a long road ahead but I am confident we can win this together! bottom of page” • Donate | Clay Counts
Report source issueCampaign promises
Education
Clay Counts has a source-backed statement on Education: Right to Pray and Read the Bible in school, and stand up to those who violate
“Right to Pray and Read the Bible in school, and stand up to those who violate” • Religious Liberty
Report source issuePolicy plans
Major concrete policy plans
Policy plans
Infrastructure
Clay Counts has a source-backed statement on Infrastructure: Commitment to our values at home and abroad requires working alongside
“Commitment to our values at home and abroad requires working alongside” • National Defense
Report source issuePolicy plans
Abortion and reproductive rights
Clay Counts has a source-backed statement on Abortion and reproductive rights: Wade —the original Supreme Court case which removed the right to life for unborn Americans by legalizing abortion—has been overturned, that doesn’t mean the enemies of life will stop trying to eliminate this fundamental right .
“Wade —the original Supreme Court case which removed the right to life for unborn Americans by legalizing abortion—has been overturned, that doesn’t mean the enemies of life will stop trying to eliminate this fundamental right .” • Right to Life
Report source issuePolicy plans
Taxes and spending
Clay Counts has a source-backed statement on Taxes and spending: women’s sports, ban Taxpayer funding for sex change surgeries, and stop
“women’s sports, ban Taxpayer funding for sex change surgeries, and stop” • Religious Liberty
Report source issuePolicy plans
Campaign finance
Clay Counts's Ballotpedia questionnaire answer indicates a stated position on Campaign finance: Campaign finance summary Campaign finance information for this candidate is not yet available from OpenSecrets .
“Campaign finance summary Campaign finance information for this candidate is not yet available from OpenSecrets .” • Clay Counts - Ballotpedia
Report source issuePolicy plans
Healthcare
Clay Counts has a source-backed statement on Healthcare: It is expanding reproductive health care for service
“It is expanding reproductive health care for service” • Right to Life
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Normalized issue stances from evidence
This is the canonical data layer the agreement score uses: tiered candidate issue positions, where stronger evidence replaces lower-tier party fallback data.
Healthcare
support • high confidence
3 evidence items across 3 sources. Strongest source: Ballotpedia questionnaire. Evidence tier: 1 — Direct candidate policy/questionnaire/voting evidence.
Clay Counts's Ballotpedia questionnaire answer indicates a stated position on Healthcare: Supreme Court Federal courts State government Ballot measures Municipal government School boards Recalls Education policy on Ballotpedia Public policy Administrative state Criminal justice policy Education policy Environmental, social, and corporate governance (ESG) Fed
Cost of living / housing
support • high confidence
5 evidence items across 5 sources. Strongest source: Ballotpedia questionnaire. Evidence tier: 1 — Direct candidate policy/questionnaire/voting evidence.
Clay Counts's Ballotpedia questionnaire answer indicates a stated position on Cost of living: Congress State executives State legislators State courts Ballot measures Municipal government List of school districts in South Carolina Newsletters The Daily Brew The Weekly Brew The Ballot Bulletin Checks and Balances Economy and Society Hall Pass Number of the Da
Taxes and spending
mixed • medium confidence
4 evidence items across 2 sources. Strongest source: Campaign material. Evidence tier: 1 — Direct candidate policy/questionnaire/voting evidence.
Clay Counts has a source-backed statement on Taxes and spending: women’s sports, ban Taxpayer funding for sex change surgeries, and stop
Jobs and economy
support • medium confidence
5 evidence items across 5 sources. Strongest source: Campaign material. Evidence tier: 1 — Direct candidate policy/questionnaire/voting evidence.
Clay Counts has a source-backed statement on Jobs and economy: iVoterGuide - Jobs: iVoterGuide is a division of AFA Action, the governmental affairs affiliate of American Family Association. AFA Action's mission is to inform and mobilize individuals to strengthen the biblical foundations of America. AFA Action has three divisions: Center for Judicial Renewal
Education
support • high confidence
3 evidence items across 3 sources. Strongest source: Ballotpedia questionnaire. Evidence tier: 1 — Direct candidate policy/questionnaire/voting evidence.
Clay Counts's Ballotpedia questionnaire answer indicates a stated position on Education: Who represents me? What's on my ballot? • Elections in 2026 • How to vote • How to run for office • Ballot measures Government Who represents me? • U.S. President • U.S. Congress • Federal courts • State executives • State legislature • State and local courts • Counties
Public safety / crime
oppose • high confidence
3 evidence items across 3 sources. Strongest source: Ballotpedia questionnaire. Evidence tier: 1 — Direct candidate policy/questionnaire/voting evidence.
Clay Counts's ballotpedia.org questionnaire answer indicates a stated position on Public safety: District 104 George Blumenthal * William Bailey * (i) District 105 David Wilson *   Kevin J.
Immigration
oppose • medium confidence
3 evidence items across 3 sources. Strongest source: Campaign material. Evidence tier: 1 — Direct candidate policy/questionnaire/voting evidence.
Clay Counts has a source-backed statement on Immigration: Border Security: Understanding Religious Liberty Religious liberty is the very first right protected in the First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, so it’s clear that this was a vitally important issue to our nation’s founders—especially in historical context. However, this foundational right has un
Civil liberties and privacy
support • high confidence
5 evidence items across 5 sources. Strongest source: Ballotpedia questionnaire. Evidence tier: 1 — Direct candidate policy/questionnaire/voting evidence.
Clay Counts's ballotpedia.org questionnaire answer indicates a stated position on Infrastructure: Atwood Tom Hartnett  (i) District 111 Wendell Gilliard  (i) District 112 Jenna Arsenault   Joe Bustos  (i) District 113 Courtney Waters  (i) District 114 Kelly Hough   Gary Brewer  (i) District 115 Nick Uricchio Johnnie Garmon
Elections and democracy
support • high confidence
10 evidence items across 7 sources. Strongest source: Ballotpedia questionnaire. Evidence tier: 1 — Direct candidate policy/questionnaire/voting evidence.
Clay Counts's Ballotpedia questionnaire answer indicates a stated position on Election integrity: Who fills out Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey? Any candidate running for elected office, at any level, can complete Ballotpedia's Candidate Survey. Completing the survey will update the candidate's Ballotpedia profile, letting voters know who they are
Environment and energy
support • medium confidence
2 evidence items across 2 sources. Strongest source: Campaign material. Evidence tier: 1 — Direct candidate policy/questionnaire/voting evidence.
Clay Counts has a source-backed statement on Environment and energy: impact all of us, from climate change and global health to human rights,
Abortion and reproductive rights
oppose • medium confidence
2 evidence items across 2 sources. Strongest source: Campaign material. Evidence tier: 1 — Direct candidate policy/questionnaire/voting evidence.
Clay Counts has a source-backed statement on Abortion and reproductive rights: Wade —the original Supreme Court case which removed the right to life for unborn Americans by legalizing abortion—has been overturned, that doesn’t mean the enemies of life will stop trying to eliminate this fundamental right .
Guns
oppose • medium confidence
3 evidence items across 3 sources. Strongest source: Local journalism. Evidence tier: 1 — Direct candidate policy/questionnaire/voting evidence.
Clay Counts's palmettogunrights.org source gives a direct Tier 1 answer on Guns: Prev Previous South Carolina Bill Would Turn Annie Oakley Into Al Capone? Next Will this anti-gun vote sink Nancy Mace’s bid for Governor? Next Latest News National Association for Gun Rights PAC Announces Endorsement in South Carolina Attorney General Race The National As
Unknown issue axes: 0. Tier 4 starts from party fallback; higher-tier evidence replaces it when available.
Issue-by-issue agreement
12 user positions vs. 12 candidate positions
Rows are grouped by candidate source-data tier first, then sorted as agreed, disagreed, and unknown. Unknown stays unknown when either side has no usable issue position. Radical anti-vibes technology.
User issue coverage
0/12
Candidate issue coverage
12/12
Comparable positions
0/12
Overall agreement
N/A
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Tier 1 — direct policy, questionnaire, or voting evidence
12 issuesAbortion and reproductive rights
unknownYour position
Unknown
No saved official issue position for this issue
Candidate position
Oppose
medium confidence • 2 evidence items
Source: Campaign material
Agreement
N/A
Clay Counts has a source-backed statement on Abortion and reproductive rights: Wade —the original Supreme Court case which removed the right to life for unborn Americans by legalizing abortion—has been overturned, that doesn’t mean the enemies of life will stop trying to eliminate this fundamental right .
Civil liberties and privacy
unknownYour position
Unknown
No saved official issue position for this issue
Candidate position
Support
high confidence • 5 evidence items
Source: Ballotpedia questionnaire
Agreement
N/A
Clay Counts's ballotpedia.org questionnaire answer indicates a stated position on Infrastructure: Atwood Tom Hartnett  (i) District 111 Wendell Gilliard  (i) District 112 Jenna Arsenault   Joe Bustos  (i) District 113 Courtney Waters  (i) District 114 Kelly Hough   Gary Brewer  (i) District 115 Nick Uricchio Johnnie Garmon
Cost of living / housing
unknownYour position
Unknown
No saved official issue position for this issue
Candidate position
Support
high confidence • 5 evidence items
Source: Ballotpedia questionnaire
Agreement
N/A
Clay Counts's Ballotpedia questionnaire answer indicates a stated position on Cost of living: Congress State executives State legislators State courts Ballot measures Municipal government List of school districts in South Carolina Newsletters The Daily Brew The Weekly Brew The Ballot Bulletin Checks and Balances Economy and Society Hall Pass Number of the Da
Education
unknownYour position
Unknown
No saved official issue position for this issue
Candidate position
Support
high confidence • 3 evidence items
Source: Ballotpedia questionnaire
Agreement
N/A
Clay Counts's Ballotpedia questionnaire answer indicates a stated position on Education: Who represents me? What's on my ballot? • Elections in 2026 • How to vote • How to run for office • Ballot measures Government Who represents me? • U.S. President • U.S. Congress • Federal courts • State executives • State legislature • State and local courts • Counties
Elections and democracy
unknownYour position
Unknown
No saved official issue position for this issue
Candidate position
Support
high confidence • 10 evidence items
Source: Ballotpedia questionnaire
Agreement
N/A
Clay Counts's Ballotpedia questionnaire answer indicates a stated position on Election integrity: Who fills out Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey? Any candidate running for elected office, at any level, can complete Ballotpedia's Candidate Survey. Completing the survey will update the candidate's Ballotpedia profile, letting voters know who they are
Environment and energy
unknownYour position
Unknown
No saved official issue position for this issue
Candidate position
Support
medium confidence • 2 evidence items
Source: Campaign material
Agreement
N/A
Clay Counts has a source-backed statement on Environment and energy: impact all of us, from climate change and global health to human rights,
Guns
unknownYour position
Unknown
No saved official issue position for this issue
Candidate position
Oppose
medium confidence • 3 evidence items
Source: Local journalism
Agreement
N/A
Clay Counts's palmettogunrights.org source gives a direct Tier 1 answer on Guns: Prev Previous South Carolina Bill Would Turn Annie Oakley Into Al Capone? Next Will this anti-gun vote sink Nancy Mace’s bid for Governor? Next Latest News National Association for Gun Rights PAC Announces Endorsement in South Carolina Attorney General Race The National As
Healthcare
unknownYour position
Unknown
No saved official issue position for this issue
Candidate position
Support
high confidence • 3 evidence items
Source: Ballotpedia questionnaire
Agreement
N/A
Clay Counts's Ballotpedia questionnaire answer indicates a stated position on Healthcare: Supreme Court Federal courts State government Ballot measures Municipal government School boards Recalls Education policy on Ballotpedia Public policy Administrative state Criminal justice policy Education policy Environmental, social, and corporate governance (ESG) Fed
Immigration
unknownYour position
Unknown
No saved official issue position for this issue
Candidate position
Oppose
medium confidence • 3 evidence items
Source: Campaign material
Agreement
N/A
Clay Counts has a source-backed statement on Immigration: Border Security: Understanding Religious Liberty Religious liberty is the very first right protected in the First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, so it’s clear that this was a vitally important issue to our nation’s founders—especially in historical context. However, this foundational right has un
Jobs and economy
unknownYour position
Unknown
No saved official issue position for this issue
Candidate position
Support
medium confidence • 5 evidence items
Source: Campaign material
Agreement
N/A
Clay Counts has a source-backed statement on Jobs and economy: iVoterGuide - Jobs: iVoterGuide is a division of AFA Action, the governmental affairs affiliate of American Family Association. AFA Action's mission is to inform and mobilize individuals to strengthen the biblical foundations of America. AFA Action has three divisions: Center for Judicial Renewal
Public safety / crime
unknownYour position
Unknown
No saved official issue position for this issue
Candidate position
Oppose
high confidence • 3 evidence items
Source: Ballotpedia questionnaire
Agreement
N/A
Clay Counts's ballotpedia.org questionnaire answer indicates a stated position on Public safety: District 104 George Blumenthal * William Bailey * (i) District 105 David Wilson *   Kevin J.
Taxes and spending
unknownYour position
Unknown
No saved official issue position for this issue
Candidate position
Mixed
medium confidence • 4 evidence items
Source: Campaign material
Agreement
N/A
Clay Counts has a source-backed statement on Taxes and spending: women’s sports, ban Taxpayer funding for sex change surgeries, and stop
Voting record consistency
N/A
No voting record loaded
No sourced roll-call or official vote records are linked for this candidate yet.
Current polling numbers
South Carolina House of Representatives — SC House District 4
FiveThirtyEight is the preferred polling source for this race, but no current matching race polling rows are available yet. We do not show unsourced or stale percentages.
Evidence record
Claims linked to sources
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Clay Counts has a source-backed statement on Infrastructure: Commitment to our values at home and abroad requires working alongside
Issue: Infrastructure
Infrastructure reliability
“Commitment to our values at home and abroad requires working alongside”
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Clay Counts has a source-backed statement on Jobs and economy: iVoterGuide - Jobs: iVoterGuide is a division of AFA Action, the governmental affairs affiliate of American Family Association. AFA Action's mission is to inform and mobilize individuals to strengthen the biblical foundations of America. AFA Action has three divisions: Center for Judicial Renewal
Issue: Jobs and economy
Economic opportunitySmall business support
“iVoterGuide - Jobs: iVoterGuide is a division of AFA Action, the governmental affairs affiliate of American Family Association. AFA Action's mission is to inform and mobilize individuals to strengthen the biblical foundations of America. AFA Action has three divisions: Center for Judicial Renewal, Government Affairs, and iVoterGuide.”
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Clay Counts has a source-backed statement on Abortion and reproductive rights: Wade —the original Supreme Court case which removed the right to life for unborn Americans by legalizing abortion—has been overturned, that doesn’t mean the enemies of life will stop trying to eliminate this fundamental right .
Issue: Abortion and reproductive rights
Civil libertiesHealthcare access
“Wade —the original Supreme Court case which removed the right to life for unborn Americans by legalizing abortion—has been overturned, that doesn’t mean the enemies of life will stop trying to eliminate this fundamental right .”
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Clay Counts has a source-backed statement on Election integrity: Understanding the right to life—and where the candidates on your ballot align—is essential to voting wisely.
Issue: Election integrity
Government transparencyInstitutional accountability
“Understanding the right to life—and where the candidates on your ballot align—is essential to voting wisely.”
Source-backedMedium confidencesource adapter
Clay Counts's goodparty.org source gives a direct Tier 1 answer on Infrastructure: HOW CAN YOU HELP? There are many ways you can support my campaign. Tell your friends and family about me. Invite them to follow my Facebook page or reach out with questions. For those who are able to, financial contributions are greatly appreciated. No amount is too small. L
Issue: Infrastructure
Infrastructure reliability
“HOW CAN YOU HELP? There are many ways you can support my campaign. Tell your friends and family about me. Invite them to follow my Facebook page or reach out with questions. For those who are able to, financial contributions are greatly appreciated. No amount is too small. Lastly, I would love to have your prayers. There is a long road ahead but I am confident we can win this together! bottom of page”
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Clay Counts has a source-backed statement on Education: Right to Pray and Read the Bible in school, and stand up to those who violate
Issue: Education
Education quality
“Right to Pray and Read the Bible in school, and stand up to those who violate”
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Clay Counts has a source-backed statement on Cost of living: families, and supports working parents." (pg.
Issue: Cost of living
Economic opportunityFair taxation
“families, and supports working parents." (pg.”
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Clay Counts has a source-backed statement on Taxes and spending: women’s sports, ban Taxpayer funding for sex change surgeries, and stop
Issue: Taxes and spending
Fiscal responsibilityFair taxation
“women’s sports, ban Taxpayer funding for sex change surgeries, and stop”
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Clay Counts has a source-backed statement on Immigration: Border Security: Understanding Religious Liberty Religious liberty is the very first right protected in the First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, so it’s clear that this was a vitally important issue to our nation’s founders—especially in historical context. However, this foundational right has un
Issue: Immigration
Public safetyInstitutional accountability
“Border Security: Understanding Religious Liberty Religious liberty is the very first right protected in the First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, so it’s clear that this was a vitally important issue to our nation’s founders—especially in historical context. However, this foundational right has undergone numerous challenges in recent years, with opponents of religious liberty trying to elevate other classifiers like race or gender identity above the foundational right to freedom of religious expression . Understanding the issue of religious liberty—and where the candidates on your ballot align—is essential to voting wisely.”
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Clay Counts has a source-backed statement on Cost of living: Every sovereign nation on the planet has an inherent right — and even a responsibility — to defend its citizens “against all enemies, foreign and domestic” as our own U.S.
Issue: Cost of living
Economic opportunityFair taxation
“Every sovereign nation on the planet has an inherent right — and even a responsibility — to defend its citizens “against all enemies, foreign and domestic” as our own U.S.”
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Clay Counts has a source-backed statement on Immigration: "[We will] deport pro-Hamas radicals and make our college
Issue: Immigration
Public safetyInstitutional accountability
“"[We will] deport pro-Hamas radicals and make our college”
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Clay Counts has a source-backed statement on Environment and energy: impact all of us, from climate change and global health to human rights,
Issue: Environment and energy
Environmental stewardshipInfrastructure reliability
“impact all of us, from climate change and global health to human rights,”
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Clay Counts has a source-backed statement on Jobs and economy: technology, food security, and inclusive economic growth." (pg.
Issue: Jobs and economy
Economic opportunitySmall business support
“technology, food security, and inclusive economic growth." (pg.”
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Clay Counts has a source-backed statement on Civil liberties and privacy: Constitutional right of our citizens to free speech." (pg.
Issue: Civil liberties and privacy
Civil libertiesPersonal privacy
“Constitutional right of our citizens to free speech." (pg.”
Source-backedHigh confidencesource adapter
Clay Counts's Ballotpedia questionnaire answer indicates a stated position on Campaign finance: Campaign finance summary Campaign finance information for this candidate is not yet available from OpenSecrets .
Issue: Campaign finance
Government transparencyAnti-corruption
“Campaign finance summary Campaign finance information for this candidate is not yet available from OpenSecrets .”
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Clay Counts has a source-backed statement on Healthcare: It is expanding reproductive health care for service
Issue: Healthcare
Healthcare access
“It is expanding reproductive health care for service”
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Clay Counts has a source-backed statement on Election integrity: For example, to notify you of future elections, we must give your email to our email service provider.
Issue: Election integrity
Government transparencyInstitutional accountability
“For example, to notify you of future elections, we must give your email to our email service provider.”
Source-backedHigh confidencesource adapter
Clay Counts's Ballotpedia questionnaire answer indicates a stated position on Election integrity: Who fills out Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey? Any candidate running for elected office, at any level, can complete Ballotpedia's Candidate Survey. Completing the survey will update the candidate's Ballotpedia profile, letting voters know who they are
Issue: Election integrity
Government transparencyInstitutional accountability
“Who fills out Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey? Any candidate running for elected office, at any level, can complete Ballotpedia's Candidate Survey. Completing the survey will update the candidate's Ballotpedia profile, letting voters know who they are and what they stand for.  More than 29,000 candidates have taken Ballotpedia's candidate survey since we launched it in 2015. Learn more about the survey here . You can ask Clay Counts to fill out this survey by using the button below or emailing claycounts21@yahoo.com. Campaign finance summary Campaign finance information for this candidate is not yet available from OpenSecrets . That information will be published here once it is available. See also 2026 Elections”
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Clay Counts's Ballotpedia questionnaire answer indicates a stated position on Education: Who represents me? What's on my ballot? • Elections in 2026 • How to vote • How to run for office • Ballot measures Government Who represents me? • U.S. President • U.S. Congress • Federal courts • State executives • State legislature • State and local courts • Counties
Issue: Education
Education quality
“Who represents me? What's on my ballot? • Elections in 2026 • How to vote • How to run for office • Ballot measures Government Who represents me? • U.S. President • U.S. Congress • Federal courts • State executives • State legislature • State and local courts • Counties • Cities • School districts • Public policy Retrieved from " https://ballotpedia.org/wiki/index.php?title=Clay_Counts&oldid=11241403 " Categories : 2026 challenger 2026 general election 2026 primary (winner) Republican Party South Carolina South Carolina House of Representatives candidate, 2026 State House candidate, 2026 State house candidates Information about voting”
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Clay Counts's Ballotpedia questionnaire answer indicates a stated position on Cost of living: Congress State executives State legislators State courts Ballot measures Municipal government List of school districts in South Carolina Newsletters The Daily Brew The Weekly Brew The Ballot Bulletin Checks and Balances Economy and Society Hall Pass Number of the Da
Issue: Cost of living
Economic opportunityFair taxation
“Congress State executives State legislators State courts Ballot measures Municipal government List of school districts in South Carolina Newsletters The Daily Brew The Weekly Brew The Ballot Bulletin Checks and Balances Economy and Society Hall Pass Number of the Day Robe & Gavel External links Search Google News for this topic Candidate South Carolina House of Representatives District 4 Website Facebook Instagram Personal Facebook LinkedIn Footnotes [show] Current members of the South Carolina House of Representatives Leadership Speaker of the House: G.”
Source-backedHigh confidencesource adapter
Clay Counts's Ballotpedia questionnaire answer indicates a stated position on Healthcare: Supreme Court Federal courts State government Ballot measures Municipal government School boards Recalls Education policy on Ballotpedia Public policy Administrative state Criminal justice policy Education policy Environmental, social, and corporate governance (ESG) Fed
Issue: Healthcare
Healthcare access
“Supreme Court Federal courts State government Ballot measures Municipal government School boards Recalls Education policy on Ballotpedia Public policy Administrative state Criminal justice policy Education policy Environmental, social, and corporate governance (ESG) Federalism Unemployment insurance Work requirements Policy in the states More...”
Source-backedHigh confidencesource adapter
Clay Counts's ballotpedia.org questionnaire answer indicates a stated position on Election integrity: Derrick Kruse (D) advanced from the Democratic primary for South Carolina House of Representatives District 4 without appearing on the ballot.
Issue: Election integrity
Government transparencyInstitutional accountability
“Derrick Kruse (D) advanced from the Democratic primary for South Carolina House of Representatives District 4 without appearing on the ballot.”
Source-backedHigh confidencesource adapter
Clay Counts's ballotpedia.org questionnaire answer indicates a stated position on Election integrity: The candidate list in this election may not be complete.
Issue: Election integrity
Government transparencyInstitutional accountability
“The candidate list in this election may not be complete.”
Source-backedHigh confidencesource adapter
Clay Counts's ballotpedia.org questionnaire answer indicates a stated position on Infrastructure: Atwood Tom Hartnett  (i) District 111 Wendell Gilliard  (i) District 112 Jenna Arsenault   Joe Bustos  (i) District 113 Courtney Waters  (i) District 114 Kelly Hough   Gary Brewer  (i) District 115 Nick Uricchio Johnnie Garmon
Issue: Infrastructure
Infrastructure reliability
“Atwood Tom Hartnett  (i) District 111 Wendell Gilliard  (i) District 112 Jenna Arsenault   Joe Bustos  (i) District 113 Courtney Waters  (i) District 114 Kelly Hough   Gary Brewer  (i) District 115 Nick Uricchio Johnnie Garmon District 116 Clay N.”
Source-backedHigh confidencesource adapter
Clay Counts's ballotpedia.org questionnaire answer indicates a stated position on Cost of living: District 96 Vivian Elston * Perry Finch Hunter Hackett Scotty Whetstone District 97 Cathy Jaggars *   Robby Robbins * (i) District 98 Sonja Ogletree Satani * Greg Ford * (i) District 99 Jacob Goddard Samuel Price Jarrod Brooks Kristy Gore David He
Issue: Cost of living
Economic opportunityFair taxation
“District 96 Vivian Elston * Perry Finch Hunter Hackett Scotty Whetstone District 97 Cathy Jaggars *   Robby Robbins * (i) District 98 Sonja Ogletree Satani * Greg Ford * (i) District 99 Jacob Goddard Samuel Price Jarrod Brooks Kristy Gore David Herndon Shawn Pinkston District 100 Crystal Campbell * Sylleste Davis * (i) District 101 Roger Kirby  (i) Martin Cunningham Cheryl Lane Arnie Borowsky * District 102 Montez Aiken Katie McCravy Harriet Holman * (i) District 103 Carl Anderson  (i) Wendell Padgett The Republican primary was canceled.”
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Clay Counts's ballotpedia.org questionnaire answer indicates a stated position on Public safety: District 104 George Blumenthal * William Bailey * (i) District 105 David Wilson *   Kevin J.
Issue: Public safety
Public safety
“District 104 George Blumenthal * William Bailey * (i) District 105 David Wilson *   Kevin J.”
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Clay Counts has a source-backed statement on Civil liberties and privacy: Join the movement to restore biblical values and constitutional principles in our nation by informing and mobilizing more faith-based voters with the truth.
Issue: Civil liberties and privacy
Civil libertiesPersonal privacy
“Join the movement to restore biblical values and constitutional principles in our nation by informing and mobilizing more faith-based voters with the truth.”
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Clay Counts has a source-backed statement on Election integrity: Get Absentee Ballot: Get Voter Guide Release Alerts Find an iVoterGuide Partner Our work would not be possible without our powerful coalition of partner organizations.
Issue: Election integrity
Government transparencyInstitutional accountability
“Get Absentee Ballot: Get Voter Guide Release Alerts Find an iVoterGuide Partner Our work would not be possible without our powerful coalition of partner organizations.”
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Clay Counts's palmettogunrights.org source gives a direct Tier 1 answer on Guns: Prev Previous South Carolina Bill Would Turn Annie Oakley Into Al Capone? Next Will this anti-gun vote sink Nancy Mace’s bid for Governor? Next Latest News National Association for Gun Rights PAC Announces Endorsement in South Carolina Attorney General Race The National As
Issue: Guns
Public safetyCivil liberties
“Prev Previous South Carolina Bill Would Turn Annie Oakley Into Al Capone? Next Will this anti-gun vote sink Nancy Mace’s bid for Governor? Next Latest News National Association for Gun Rights PAC Announces Endorsement in South Carolina Attorney General Race The National Association for Gun Rights Political Action Committee (NAGR PAC) has announced its endorsement of David Stumbo in South Read More » June 18, 2026 No Comments Latest News”
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Clay Counts's palmettogunrights.org source gives a direct Tier 1 answer on Civil liberties and privacy: Will Attorney General Candidate Stephen Goldfinch Stand Up for Gun Owners’ Constitutional Rights? In 2015, Goldfinch voted for H. 3722, legislation commonly known as the “Gag” Act. The bill would have restricted the ability of organizatio
Issue: Civil liberties and privacy
Civil libertiesPersonal privacy
“Will Attorney General Candidate Stephen Goldfinch Stand Up for Gun Owners’ Constitutional Rights? In 2015, Goldfinch voted for H. 3722, legislation commonly known as the “Gag” Act. The bill would have restricted the ability of organizations like Palmetto Gun Rights to communicate with grassroots activists about elected officials’ records and hold politicians accountable to the people they represent.”
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Clay Counts's palmettogunrights.org source gives a direct Tier 1 answer on Public safety: Why does that matter? Gun rights victories don’t happen because politicians wake up one day and decide to support freedom. They happen because engaged citizens pressure elected officials to do the right thing. Yet Goldfinch didn’t stop with the “Gag
Issue: Public safety
Public safety
“Why does that matter? Gun rights victories don’t happen because politicians wake up one day and decide to support freedom. They happen because engaged citizens pressure elected officials to do the right thing. Yet Goldfinch didn’t stop with the “Gag” Act. This year, he sponsored S. 76, legislation dubbed the “Gun Owners Are Gang Members” Act. Opponents warned the bill was so broadly written that anti-gun prosecutors could potentially use racketeering laws against organizations engaged in political advocacy, including groups that expose anti-gun voting records and mobilize gun owners to take action. It also included provisions that could land otherwise law-abiding gun owners with FELONY CHARGES for relatively minor firearms violations. Taken together, these two pieces of legislation could empower South Carolina law enforcement to silence and severely punish political opponents and grassroots accountability.”
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Clay Counts's palmettogunrights.org source gives a direct Tier 1 answer on Guns: Read More » February 19, 2026 No Comments Get in Touch PO Box 25039 | Greenville, SC 29616 Email: info@palmettogunrights.org Join About Us Contact Us News Take Action Sign a Petition Membership Renewal Ban Red Flag Gun Confiscation Second Amendment Survey Find your Legislator Jo
Issue: Guns
Public safetyCivil liberties
“Read More » February 19, 2026 No Comments Get in Touch PO Box 25039 | Greenville, SC 29616 Email: info@palmettogunrights.org Join About Us Contact Us News Take Action Sign a Petition Membership Renewal Ban Red Flag Gun Confiscation Second Amendment Survey Find your Legislator Join About Us Contact Us News Take Action Sign a Petition Membership Renewal Ban Red Flag Gun Confiscation Second Amendment Survey Find your Legislator ©2026 All Rights Reserved”
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Clay Counts's Republican affiliation provides a Tier 4 low-confidence party-line fallback on Clean energy climate and environment; this is not candidate-specific evidence.
Issue: Clean energy climate and environment
Environmental stewardship
“Republican party fallback opposes Clean energy climate and environment.”
Republican party-platform fallback signalRepublican party-platform fallback • Lowest-tier party-line fallback used only when candidate-specific evidence is missing or thin. Candidate-specific direct evidence overrides this signal. • fetched 2026-07-09Unlinked source URL: party-platform:republican:fallback
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Clay Counts's Republican affiliation provides a Tier 4 low-confidence party-line fallback on Abortion and reproductive rights; this is not candidate-specific evidence.
Issue: Abortion and reproductive rights
Civil libertiesHealthcare access
“Republican party fallback opposes Abortion and reproductive rights.”
Republican party-platform fallback signalRepublican party-platform fallback • Lowest-tier party-line fallback used only when candidate-specific evidence is missing or thin. Candidate-specific direct evidence overrides this signal. • fetched 2026-07-09Unlinked source URL: party-platform:republican:fallback
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Clay Counts's Republican affiliation provides a Tier 4 low-confidence party-line fallback on Healthcare expansion; this is not candidate-specific evidence.
Issue: Healthcare expansion
Healthcare access
“Republican party fallback opposes Healthcare expansion.”
Republican party-platform fallback signalRepublican party-platform fallback • Lowest-tier party-line fallback used only when candidate-specific evidence is missing or thin. Candidate-specific direct evidence overrides this signal. • fetched 2026-07-09Unlinked source URL: party-platform:republican:fallback
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Clay Counts's Republican affiliation provides a Tier 4 low-confidence party-line fallback on Civil liberties and privacy protections; this is not candidate-specific evidence.
Issue: Civil liberties and privacy protections
Civil liberties
“Republican party fallback opposes Civil liberties and privacy protections.”
Republican party-platform fallback signalRepublican party-platform fallback • Lowest-tier party-line fallback used only when candidate-specific evidence is missing or thin. Candidate-specific direct evidence overrides this signal. • fetched 2026-07-09Unlinked source URL: party-platform:republican:fallback
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Clay Counts's Republican affiliation provides a Tier 4 low-confidence party-line fallback on Criminal justice reform and public safety accountability; this is not candidate-specific evidence.
Issue: Criminal justice reform and public safety accountability
Public safetyCivil liberties
“Republican party fallback opposes Criminal justice reform and public safety accountability.”
Republican party-platform fallback signalRepublican party-platform fallback • Lowest-tier party-line fallback used only when candidate-specific evidence is missing or thin. Candidate-specific direct evidence overrides this signal. • fetched 2026-07-09Unlinked source URL: party-platform:republican:fallback
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Clay Counts's Republican affiliation provides a Tier 4 low-confidence party-line fallback on Pathway citizenship legal immigration; this is not candidate-specific evidence.
Issue: Pathway citizenship legal immigration
Civil liberties
“Republican party fallback opposes Pathway citizenship legal immigration.”
Republican party-platform fallback signalRepublican party-platform fallback • Lowest-tier party-line fallback used only when candidate-specific evidence is missing or thin. Candidate-specific direct evidence overrides this signal. • fetched 2026-07-09Unlinked source URL: party-platform:republican:fallback
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Clay Counts's Republican affiliation provides a Tier 4 low-confidence party-line fallback on Gun safety background checks and red flag laws; this is not candidate-specific evidence.
Issue: Gun safety background checks and red flag laws
Public safety
“Republican party fallback opposes Gun safety background checks and red flag laws.”
Republican party-platform fallback signalRepublican party-platform fallback • Lowest-tier party-line fallback used only when candidate-specific evidence is missing or thin. Candidate-specific direct evidence overrides this signal. • fetched 2026-07-09Unlinked source URL: party-platform:republican:fallback
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Clay Counts's Republican affiliation provides a Tier 4 low-confidence party-line fallback on Voting rights democracy and elections; this is not candidate-specific evidence.
Issue: Voting rights democracy and elections
Government transparency
“Republican party fallback opposes Voting rights democracy and elections.”
Republican party-platform fallback signalRepublican party-platform fallback • Lowest-tier party-line fallback used only when candidate-specific evidence is missing or thin. Candidate-specific direct evidence overrides this signal. • fetched 2026-07-09Unlinked source URL: party-platform:republican:fallback
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Clay Counts's Republican affiliation provides a Tier 4 low-confidence party-line fallback on Cost of living public intervention; this is not candidate-specific evidence.
Issue: Cost of living public intervention
Economic opportunity
“Republican party fallback opposes Cost of living public intervention.”
Republican party-platform fallback signalRepublican party-platform fallback • Lowest-tier party-line fallback used only when candidate-specific evidence is missing or thin. Candidate-specific direct evidence overrides this signal. • fetched 2026-07-09Unlinked source URL: party-platform:republican:fallback
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Clay Counts's Republican affiliation provides a Tier 4 low-confidence party-line fallback on Public investment and taxes; this is not candidate-specific evidence.
Issue: Public investment and taxes
Fair taxation
“Republican party fallback opposes Public investment and taxes.”
Republican party-platform fallback signalRepublican party-platform fallback • Lowest-tier party-line fallback used only when candidate-specific evidence is missing or thin. Candidate-specific direct evidence overrides this signal. • fetched 2026-07-09Unlinked source URL: party-platform:republican:fallback
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Clay Counts's Republican affiliation provides a Tier 4 low-confidence party-line fallback on Jobs and worker protections; this is not candidate-specific evidence.
Issue: Jobs and worker protections
Economic opportunity
“Republican party fallback opposes Jobs and worker protections.”
Republican party-platform fallback signalRepublican party-platform fallback • Lowest-tier party-line fallback used only when candidate-specific evidence is missing or thin. Candidate-specific direct evidence overrides this signal. • fetched 2026-07-09Unlinked source URL: party-platform:republican:fallback
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Clay Counts's Republican affiliation provides a Tier 4 low-confidence party-line fallback on Public education funding; this is not candidate-specific evidence.
Issue: Public education funding
Education quality
“Republican party fallback opposes Public education funding.”
Republican party-platform fallback signalRepublican party-platform fallback • Lowest-tier party-line fallback used only when candidate-specific evidence is missing or thin. Candidate-specific direct evidence overrides this signal. • fetched 2026-07-09Unlinked source URL: party-platform:republican:fallback
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Clay Counts appears in the official SCVotes candidate listing for South Carolina House of Representatives — SC House District 4.
Issue: Ballot access
Government transparency
“SCVotes candidate listing includes active candidate filings by office, associated counties, party, filing location, and candidate status.”