Civic Compass candidate profile Candidate: Craig Gagnon Race: South Carolina House of Representatives — SC House District 11 Party: Republican Data source: Database-backed profile Election slug: sc-candidate-profile-enrichment Open online: https://www.ballotvibe.com/candidates/craig-gagnon-republican?election=sc-candidate-profile-enrichment Compare this race: https://www.ballotvibe.com/races/sc-2026-south-carolina-house-of-representatives-sc-house-district-11?election=sc-candidate-profile-enrichment Open ballot plan: https://www.ballotvibe.com/plan?election=sc-candidate-profile-enrichment#plan-sc-2026-south-carolina-house-of-representatives-sc-house-district-11 Flag candidate evidence: https://www.ballotvibe.com/trust?election=sc-candidate-profile-enrichment&claimReference=Craig+Gagnon+%E2%80%94+South+Carolina+House+of+Representatives+%E2%80%94+SC+House+District+11#corrections Exported: 2026-11-08T10:42:39.347Z Summary Craig Gagnon candidate profile assembled from imported source documents and evidence claims. Biography Age: Not sourced yet Career: Not sourced yet Evidence coverage Claims loaded: 48 Source-backed claims: 48 Issue position coverage: 100% Position confidence: high Unknown issue axes: 0 Top issue positions 1. Healthcare — support (medium confidence) Evidence: 3 items across 3 sources Evidence tier: 1 — Direct candidate policy/questionnaire/voting evidence Summary: Craig Gagnon has a source-backed statement on Healthcare: A) Healthcare for all should be guaranteed and funded by the government with no private healthcare option. 2. Cost of living / housing — support (medium confidence) Evidence: 4 items across 4 sources Evidence tier: 1 — Direct candidate policy/questionnaire/voting evidence Summary: Craig Gagnon has a source-backed statement on Cost of living: Parents deserve an honest picture of how their child is performing, and schools should maintain strong academic standards that prepare students for college, careers, and real life. 3. Taxes and spending — oppose (medium confidence) Evidence: 4 items across 3 sources Evidence tier: 1 — Direct candidate policy/questionnaire/voting evidence Summary: Craig Gagnon has a source-backed statement on Taxes and spending: Because these projects can be privately funded, the legislation helps expand infrastructure capacity without raising taxes. 4. Jobs and economy — support (medium confidence) Evidence: 7 items across 6 sources Evidence tier: 1 — Direct candidate policy/questionnaire/voting evidence Summary: Craig Gagnon has a source-backed statement on Jobs and economy: Increased support for teacher pay, school safety, and workforce development programs 5. Education — support (medium confidence) Evidence: 5 items across 5 sources Evidence tier: 1 — Direct candidate policy/questionnaire/voting evidence Summary: Craig Gagnon has a source-backed statement on Education: This legislation ensures grades reflect what students actually earn, not provide shortcuts that can hurt long-term success. 6. Public safety / crime — oppose (medium confidence) Evidence: 6 items across 5 sources Evidence tier: 1 — Direct candidate policy/questionnaire/voting evidence Summary: Craig Gagnon has a source-backed statement on Public safety: This legislation strengthens protections for K9 officers and horses that serve alongside law enforcement officers across South Carolina. 7. Immigration — oppose (medium confidence) Evidence: 2 items across 2 sources Evidence tier: 1 — Direct candidate policy/questionnaire/voting evidence Summary: Craig Gagnon has a source-backed statement on Immigration: IMMIGRATION: I support the existence of sanctuary cities to protect undocumented persons. 8. Civil liberties and privacy — support (medium confidence) Evidence: 3 items across 3 sources Evidence tier: 1 — Direct candidate policy/questionnaire/voting evidence Summary: Craig Gagnon has a source-backed statement on Civil liberties and privacy: The House also passed the Citizens-Only Voting Constitutional Amendment (S.582) , which would ensure that only United States citizens can vote in South Carolina elections. Campaign promises and policy plans 1. Election integrity Craig Gagnon has a source-backed statement on Election integrity: ELECTIONS AND VOTING: People should be able to vote without photo identification. Reparations should be given to people on the basis of race. Quote: “ELECTIONS AND VOTING: People should be able to vote without photo identification. Reparations should be given to people on the basis of race.” Source: Voter Guide Profile for SC State Representative, District 11 candidate - Craig Gagnon — https://ivoterguide.com/candidate/24694/race/27694/election/1421 2. Environment and energy Craig Gagnon has a source-backed statement on Environment and energy: Man-made climate change is a global threat and requires urgent political action. Quote: “Man-made climate change is a global threat and requires urgent political action.” Source: Voter Guide Profile for SC State Representative, District 11 candidate - Craig Gagnon — https://ivoterguide.com/candidate/24694/race/27694/election/1421 3. Public safety Craig Gagnon has a source-backed statement on Public safety: CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY Quote: “CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY” Source: Voter Guide Profile for SC State Representative, District 11 candidate - Craig Gagnon — https://ivoterguide.com/candidate/24694/race/27694/election/1421 4. Jobs and economy Craig Gagnon has a source-backed statement on Jobs and economy: Free enterprise and the right to private property are essential elements of a productive economic system. Quote: “Free enterprise and the right to private property are essential elements of a productive economic system.” Source: Voter Guide Profile for SC State Representative, District 11 candidate - Craig Gagnon — https://ivoterguide.com/candidate/24694/race/27694/election/1421 5. Healthcare Craig Gagnon has a source-backed statement on Healthcare: A) Healthcare for all should be guaranteed and funded by the government with no private healthcare option. Quote: “A) Healthcare for all should be guaranteed and funded by the government with no private healthcare option.” Source: Voter Guide Profile for SC State Representative, District 11 candidate - Craig Gagnon — https://ivoterguide.com/candidate/24694/race/27694/election/1421 6. Environment and energy Craig Gagnon has a source-backed statement on Environment and energy: Man-made climate change is a global threat and requires urgent political action. Quote: “Man-made climate change is a global threat and requires urgent political action.” Source: Voter Guide Profile for SC State Representative, District 11 candidate - Craig Gagnon — https://ivoterguide.com/candidate/24694/race/27694/election/1421 7. Healthcare Craig Gagnon has a source-backed statement on Healthcare: A) Healthcare for all should be guaranteed and funded by the government with no private healthcare option. Quote: “A) Healthcare for all should be guaranteed and funded by the government with no private healthcare option.” Source: Voter Guide Profile for SC State Representative, District 11 candidate - Craig Gagnon — https://ivoterguide.com/candidate/24694/race/27694/election/1421 8. Education Craig Gagnon has a source-backed statement on Education: Foreign governments should be prohibited from funding American education. Quote: “Foreign governments should be prohibited from funding American education.” Source: Voter Guide Profile for SC State Representative, District 11 candidate - Craig Gagnon — https://ivoterguide.com/candidate/24694/race/27694/election/1421 9. Education Craig Gagnon has a source-backed statement on Education: The Education Trust Fund is designed to provide scholarships to students to attend any schools that can best suit the student’s needs. Quote: “The Education Trust Fund is designed to provide scholarships to students to attend any schools that can best suit the student’s needs.” Source: House Week in Review 2-27-25 | Gagnon for House — https://gagnonforhouse.com/2025/03/02/house-week-in-review-2-27-25/ 10. Election integrity Craig Gagnon has a source-backed statement on Election integrity: Election Day November 6, 2018: Create a free website or blog at WordPress.com. Already have a WordPress.com account? Log in now. Quote: “Election Day November 6, 2018: Create a free website or blog at WordPress.com. Already have a WordPress.com account? Log in now.” Source: House Week in Review 2-27-25 | Gagnon for House — https://gagnonforhouse.com/2025/03/02/house-week-in-review-2-27-25/ Source-backed claims 1. Election integrity — supports Craig Gagnon has a source-backed statement on Election integrity: ELECTIONS AND VOTING: People should be able to vote without photo identification. Reparations should be given to people on the basis of race. Quote: “ELECTIONS AND VOTING: People should be able to vote without photo identification. Reparations should be given to people on the basis of race.” Source: Voter Guide Profile for SC State Representative, District 11 candidate - Craig Gagnon — https://ivoterguide.com/candidate/24694/race/27694/election/1421 2. Environment and energy — supports Craig Gagnon has a source-backed statement on Environment and energy: Man-made climate change is a global threat and requires urgent political action. Quote: “Man-made climate change is a global threat and requires urgent political action.” Source: Voter Guide Profile for SC State Representative, District 11 candidate - Craig Gagnon — https://ivoterguide.com/candidate/24694/race/27694/election/1421 3. Public safety — supports Craig Gagnon has a source-backed statement on Public safety: CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY Quote: “CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY” Source: Voter Guide Profile for SC State Representative, District 11 candidate - Craig Gagnon — https://ivoterguide.com/candidate/24694/race/27694/election/1421 4. Jobs and economy — supports Craig Gagnon has a source-backed statement on Jobs and economy: Free enterprise and the right to private property are essential elements of a productive economic system. Quote: “Free enterprise and the right to private property are essential elements of a productive economic system.” Source: Voter Guide Profile for SC State Representative, District 11 candidate - Craig Gagnon — https://ivoterguide.com/candidate/24694/race/27694/election/1421 5. Healthcare — supports Craig Gagnon has a source-backed statement on Healthcare: A) Healthcare for all should be guaranteed and funded by the government with no private healthcare option. Quote: “A) Healthcare for all should be guaranteed and funded by the government with no private healthcare option.” Source: Voter Guide Profile for SC State Representative, District 11 candidate - Craig Gagnon — https://ivoterguide.com/candidate/24694/race/27694/election/1421 6. Education — supports Craig Gagnon has a source-backed statement on Education: Foreign governments should be prohibited from funding American education. Quote: “Foreign governments should be prohibited from funding American education.” Source: Voter Guide Profile for SC State Representative, District 11 candidate - Craig Gagnon — https://ivoterguide.com/candidate/24694/race/27694/election/1421 7. Civil liberties and privacy — supports Craig Gagnon 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. Quote: “Join the movement to restore biblical values and constitutional principles in our nation by informing and mobilizing more faith-based voters with the truth.” Source: Voter Guide Profile for SC State Representative, District 11 candidate - Craig Gagnon — https://ivoterguide.com/candidate/24694/race/27694/election/1421 8. Immigration — supports Craig Gagnon has a source-backed statement on Immigration: IMMIGRATION: I support the existence of sanctuary cities to protect undocumented persons. Quote: “IMMIGRATION: I support the existence of sanctuary cities to protect undocumented persons.” Source: Voter Guide Profile for SC State Representative, District 11 candidate - Craig Gagnon — https://ivoterguide.com/candidate/24694/race/27694/election/1421 9. Education — supports Craig Gagnon has a source-backed statement on Education: The Education Trust Fund is designed to provide scholarships to students to attend any schools that can best suit the student’s needs. Quote: “The Education Trust Fund is designed to provide scholarships to students to attend any schools that can best suit the student’s needs.” Source: House Week in Review 2-27-25 | Gagnon for House — https://gagnonforhouse.com/2025/03/02/house-week-in-review-2-27-25/ 10. Public safety — promised Craig Gagnon has a source-backed statement on Public safety: H. 3523 Organized Retail Crime and Aggravated Retail Crime: The House concurred in a Senate amendment to H. 3523, an effort to stem the rising number of ‘smash and grab’ incidents of retail thefts that are occurring, by creating the offenses of organized retail crime and aggravated retail crime. It Quote: “H. 3523 Organized Retail Crime and Aggravated Retail Crime: The House concurred in a Senate amendment to H. 3523, an effort to stem the rising number of ‘smash and grab’ incidents of retail thefts that are occurring, by creating the offenses of organized retail crime and aggravated retail crime. It has been enrolled for ratification and will head to the Governor for his signature once it has been ratified.” Source: House Week in Review 2-27-25 | Gagnon for House — https://gagnonforhouse.com/2025/03/02/house-week-in-review-2-27-25/ 11. Election integrity — supports Craig Gagnon has a source-backed statement on Election integrity: Election Day November 6, 2018: Create a free website or blog at WordPress.com. Already have a WordPress.com account? Log in now. Quote: “Election Day November 6, 2018: Create a free website or blog at WordPress.com. Already have a WordPress.com account? Log in now.” Source: House Week in Review 2-27-25 | Gagnon for House — https://gagnonforhouse.com/2025/03/02/house-week-in-review-2-27-25/ 12. Healthcare — supports Craig Gagnon's mpp.org source gives a direct Tier 1 answer on Healthcare: Added the following comment to MPP's 2024 survey, "I'll continue to support this very important healthcare option. Quote: “Added the following comment to MPP's 2024 survey, "I'll continue to support this very important healthcare option.” Source: South Carolina Medical Cannabis Voter Guide 2024 House — https://www.mpp.org/states/south-carolina/2024-south-carolina-medical-cannabis-voter-guide/south-carolina-medical-cannabis-voter-guide-2024-house/ Use this as a portable research snapshot; verify live sources before making final voting decisions.