Civic Compass candidate profile Candidate: Danny Ford Race: Commissioner of Agriculture — South Carolina Party: Republican Data source: Database-backed profile Election slug: sc-candidate-profile-enrichment Open online: https://www.ballotvibe.com/candidates/danny-ford-republican?election=sc-candidate-profile-enrichment Compare this race: https://www.ballotvibe.com/races/sc-2026-commissioner-of-agriculture-south-carolina?election=sc-candidate-profile-enrichment Open ballot plan: https://www.ballotvibe.com/plan?election=sc-candidate-profile-enrichment#plan-sc-2026-commissioner-of-agriculture-south-carolina Flag candidate evidence: https://www.ballotvibe.com/trust?election=sc-candidate-profile-enrichment&claimReference=Danny+Ford+%E2%80%94+Commissioner+of+Agriculture+%E2%80%94+South+Carolina#corrections Exported: 2026-11-08T09:36:52.968Z Summary Danny Ford is a Republican runoff candidate for agriculture commissioner after the June 9, 2026 South Carolina primary. Biography Age: Not sourced yet Career: Not sourced yet Evidence coverage Claims loaded: 106 Source-backed claims: 106 Issue position coverage: 100% Position confidence: high Unknown issue axes: 0 Top issue positions 1. Healthcare — support (high confidence) Evidence: 7 items across 7 sources Evidence tier: 1 — Direct candidate policy/questionnaire/voting evidence Summary: Danny Ford'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) Fede 2. Cost of living / housing — support (medium confidence) Evidence: 9 items across 9 sources Evidence tier: 1 — Direct candidate policy/questionnaire/voting evidence Summary: Danny Ford has a source-backed statement on Cost of living: Will Folks is the founding editor of the news outlet you are currently reading. 3. Taxes and spending — oppose (medium confidence) Evidence: 7 items across 6 sources Evidence tier: 1 — Direct candidate policy/questionnaire/voting evidence Summary: Danny Ford has a source-backed statement on Taxes and spending: Will Columbia Really Reject Trump’s ‘No Tax on Tips?’ 4. Jobs and economy — support (medium confidence) Evidence: 3 items across 3 sources Evidence tier: 1 — Direct candidate policy/questionnaire/voting evidence Summary: Danny Ford has a source-backed statement on Infrastructure: Crossroads 2026: Winners and Losers: FITSNews July 3, 2026 July 3, 2026 by FITSNews July 3, 2026 July 3, 2026 WIR: Murdaugh Court Update, Elena Moore Mystery, Chuck Wright Sentencing FITSNews July 4, 2026 July 4, 2026 by FITSNews July 4, 2026 July 4, 2026 Becky Hill Seeks to Shut Down Murdaugh Lawsu 5. Education — support (medium confidence) Evidence: 4 items across 4 sources Evidence tier: 1 — Direct candidate policy/questionnaire/voting evidence Summary: Danny Ford has a source-backed statement on Education: Transferring from one school of law to another requires that the school the student is attending is a “credible” school and the student is an exceptional student. 6. Public safety / crime — oppose (medium confidence) Evidence: 6 items across 6 sources Evidence tier: 1 — Direct candidate policy/questionnaire/voting evidence Summary: Danny Ford has a source-backed statement on Public safety: CRIME & COURTS: Keep me signed in until I sign out Have an account? Login here Facebook Twitter Instagram Youtube Email Son of National Championship-Winning Coach Running for S.C. Agriculture Commissioner Son of National Championship-Winning Coach Running for S.C. Agriculture Commissioner Danny Ford 7. Immigration — oppose (medium confidence) Evidence: 2 items across 2 sources Evidence tier: 1 — Direct candidate policy/questionnaire/voting evidence Summary: Danny Ford has a source-backed statement on Immigration: These payment processors adhere to the standards set by PCI-DSS as managed by the PCI Security Standards Council, which is a joint effort of brands like Visa, Mastercard, American Express and Discover. 8. Civil liberties and privacy — support (medium confidence) Evidence: 6 items across 6 sources Evidence tier: 1 — Direct candidate policy/questionnaire/voting evidence Summary: Danny Ford has a source-backed statement on Civil liberties and privacy: Moving the office into the governor’s cabinet would require a constitutional amendment, however, which would mean two-thirds of both chambers of the S.C. Campaign promises and policy plans 1. Government transparency Danny Ford has a source-backed statement on Government transparency: Chuck Wright’s Co-Defendants Sentenced As Corruption Case Nears Its End Quote: “Chuck Wright’s Co-Defendants Sentenced As Corruption Case Nears Its End” Source: CRIME & COURTS Archives - FITSNews — https://www.fitsnews.com/category/crime-and-courts/ 2. Public safety Danny Ford has a source-backed statement on Public safety: Ex-Sheriff Chuck Wright Sentenced to 41 Months in Federal Prison Quote: “Ex-Sheriff Chuck Wright Sentenced to 41 Months in Federal Prison” Source: CRIME & COURTS Archives - FITSNews — https://www.fitsnews.com/category/crime-and-courts/ 3. Taxes and spending Danny Ford has a source-backed statement on Taxes and spending: South Carolina Budget Battle: Hold the Line: Murdaugh Murders Update, Tax Talk and Nikki Haley’s Proxy War With Donald Trump – Week In Review 2/18/22 Dylan Nolan February 19, 2022 December 21, 2022 Stephen Smith Updates, Judicial ‘Reform’ and South Carolina State House Ne Quote: “South Carolina Budget Battle: Hold the Line: Murdaugh Murders Update, Tax Talk and Nikki Haley’s Proxy War With Donald Trump – Week In Review 2/18/22 Dylan Nolan February 19, 2022 December 21, 2022 Stephen Smith Updates, Judicial ‘Reform’ and South Carolina State House News – Week In Review 4/1/2023 FITSNews April 1, 2023 June 5, 2024 Fall Of Chuck Wright, Colucci Retrial, Dems In Disarray – Week In Review 5/31/2025 FITSNews May 31, 2025 June 3, 2025 June 27, 2026 at 3:39 pm (1) Alex, Paul, and Maggie, started at 8:00 pm a large and relatively fatty meal (precooked and left on the stove for them by Blanca) at the Moselle house.” Source: Week in Review: Elections, Alex Murdaugh's Retrial - FITSNews — https://www.fitsnews.com/2026/06/27/week-in-review-elections-alex-murdaughs-retrial/ 4. Education Danny Ford's time.com source gives a direct Tier 1 answer on Education: Follow Go to your personalized feed WHY FOLLOW? Julia Monette, an administrator at a preschool in Chicago, remembers seeing her son's classroom of 3-to-6 year-olds watch Danny Go! for the first time in 2023. "It was like watching a flame ignite,” she says of the show. Kids jolted in Quote: “Follow Go to your personalized feed WHY FOLLOW? Julia Monette, an administrator at a preschool in Chicago, remembers seeing her son's classroom of 3-to-6 year-olds watch Danny Go! for the first time in 2023. "It was like watching a flame ignite,” she says of the show. Kids jolted into action, performing feats of cardio that would have adults needing a lie-down. In classroom environments, where it is increasingly recognized that children learn better with breaks for movement, Danny Go! delivered something teachers were looking for—and children responded. Since then, Danny Go! has exploded. Episodes of the YouTube show now rack up tens and sometimes hundreds of millions of views each. Adults, even music snobs, love the songs (as does Khloé Kardashian ). The group has played more than 70 live shows, mostly sold out, across North America to screaming crowds. They have a new line of toys and recently published their first picture book . And the crew scored a Netflix deal in March 2026, with five episodes, dubbed into four new languages, dropping on the platform the next month.” Source: Danny Go!’s Remarkable Rise Comes Amid a Personal Tragedy — https://time.com/article/2026/05/29/danny-go-remarkable-rise-child-loss/ 5. Public safety Danny Ford has a source-backed statement on Public safety: FITSForum: Communities Should Give Police Necessary Tools to... Quote: “FITSForum: Communities Should Give Police Necessary Tools to...” Source: FITSNews - Independent. Unapologetic. — https://www.fitsnews.com/ 6. Abortion and reproductive rights Danny Ford's Danny Ford campaign source gives a direct Tier 1 answer on Abortion and reproductive rights: Wait … what? Yet while she’s all about sounding her barbaric yawp from the rooftops of the interwebs, Stasey isn’t so keen when those who disagree with her exercise the same right. For example when asked about the issue of abortion, Sta Quote: “Wait … what? Yet while she’s all about sounding her barbaric yawp from the rooftops of the interwebs, Stasey isn’t so keen when those who disagree with her exercise the same right. For example when asked about the issue of abortion, Stasey made it clear that those who don’t support “reproductive rights” should refrain from voicing their beliefs. “If you’re pro life/anti contraceptive, swell, just keep it to your f*cking self (and) practice it, don’t enforce it on others,” she wrote. Classy … Our erstwhile columnist Taylor Brown was not amused. “Every single thing she said I disagreed with,” Brown told us. “If ‘a woman can be anything’ is my Gourmet Shop chicken salad sandwich a woman, then?!” Brown added its ironic how Stasey’s article closes with an admonition for women to love and support one another “yet it attacks women throughout the whole f*cking article.”” Source: Meet "Herself" - FITSNews — https://www.fitsnews.com/2015/01/14/meet/ 7. Cost of living Danny Ford's Danny Ford campaign source gives a direct Tier 1 answer on Cost of living: Forgot your password? BEHOLD, THE MODERN FEMINAZI … || By FITSNEWS || We’ve never heard of Caitlin Stasey before today. Apparently she’s an Australian actress and singer. Which, you know, “good for her.” She’s also mostly into girls, al Quote: “Forgot your password? BEHOLD, THE MODERN FEMINAZI … || By FITSNEWS || We’ve never heard of Caitlin Stasey before today. Apparently she’s an Australian actress and singer. Which, you know, “good for her.” She’s also mostly into girls, although she’s in an open relationship with Lucas Neff … an actor familiar to a… by FITSNews January 14, 2015 January 14, 2015 43 Caitlin Stasey Herself.com Lucas Neff Taylor Brown Share 0 BEHOLD, THE MODERN FEMINAZI … || By FITSNEWS || We’ve never heard of Caitlin Stasey before today. Apparently she’s an Australian actress and singer. Which, you know, “good for her.” She’s also mostly into girls, although she’s in an open relationship with Lucas Neff … an actor familiar to a sliver of America thanks to his role as Jimmy Chance from the Fox sitcom Raising Hope (which was canceled last spring after four seasons).” Source: Meet "Herself" - FITSNews — https://www.fitsnews.com/2015/01/14/meet/ 8. Public safety Danny Ford has a source-backed statement on Public safety: CRIME & COURTS: Keep me signed in until I sign out Have an account? Login here Facebook Twitter Instagram Youtube Email Son of National Championship-Winning Coach Running for S.C. Agriculture Commissioner Son of National Championship-Winning Coach Running for S.C. Agriculture Commissioner Danny Ford Quote: “CRIME & COURTS: Keep me signed in until I sign out Have an account? Login here Facebook Twitter Instagram Youtube Email Son of National Championship-Winning Coach Running for S.C. Agriculture Commissioner Son of National Championship-Winning Coach Running for S.C. Agriculture Commissioner Danny Ford II announces his campaign… by Will Folks February 23, 2026 February 25, 2026 0 Getting your Trinity Audio player ready...” Source: Son of National Championship-Winning Coach Running for S.C. Agriculture Commissioner - FITSNews — https://www.fitsnews.com/2026/02/23/son-of-national-championship-winning-coach-running-for-s-c-agriculture-commissioner/ 9. Healthcare Danny Ford has a source-backed statement on Healthcare: HEALTHCARE: No spam. Unsubscribe any time. You're in! Loading your article… You've reached your free article limit. Subscribe for unlimited access. Quote: “HEALTHCARE: No spam. Unsubscribe any time. You're in! Loading your article… You've reached your free article limit. Subscribe for unlimited access.” Source: Will Columbia Really Reject Trump's 'No Tax on Tips?' - FITSNews — https://www.fitsnews.com/2026/02/23/will-columbia-really-say-no-to-trumps-no-tax-on-tips/ 10. Infrastructure Danny Ford has a source-backed statement on Infrastructure: In our opening segment, research director Jenn Wood and I broke down the ‘ Crossroads 2026 ’ partisan primary results – including the governor’s race as well as the pitched battle over who would follow Wilson as South Carolina’s next attorney general. Quote: “In our opening segment, research director Jenn Wood and I broke down the ‘ Crossroads 2026 ’ partisan primary results – including the governor’s race as well as the pitched battle over who would follow Wilson as South Carolina’s next attorney general.” Source: Week in Review: Elections, Alex Murdaugh's Retrial - FITSNews — https://www.fitsnews.com/2026/06/27/week-in-review-elections-alex-murdaughs-retrial/ Source-backed claims 1. Government transparency — supports Danny Ford has a source-backed statement on Government transparency: Chuck Wright’s Co-Defendants Sentenced As Corruption Case Nears Its End Quote: “Chuck Wright’s Co-Defendants Sentenced As Corruption Case Nears Its End” Source: CRIME & COURTS Archives - FITSNews — https://www.fitsnews.com/category/crime-and-courts/ 2. Public safety — supports Danny Ford has a source-backed statement on Public safety: Ex-Sheriff Chuck Wright Sentenced to 41 Months in Federal Prison Quote: “Ex-Sheriff Chuck Wright Sentenced to 41 Months in Federal Prison” Source: CRIME & COURTS Archives - FITSNews — https://www.fitsnews.com/category/crime-and-courts/ 3. Taxes and spending — supports Danny Ford has a source-backed statement on Taxes and spending: South Carolina Budget Battle: Hold the Line: Murdaugh Murders Update, Tax Talk and Nikki Haley’s Proxy War With Donald Trump – Week In Review 2/18/22 Dylan Nolan February 19, 2022 December 21, 2022 Stephen Smith Updates, Judicial ‘Reform’ and South Carolina State House Ne Quote: “South Carolina Budget Battle: Hold the Line: Murdaugh Murders Update, Tax Talk and Nikki Haley’s Proxy War With Donald Trump – Week In Review 2/18/22 Dylan Nolan February 19, 2022 December 21, 2022 Stephen Smith Updates, Judicial ‘Reform’ and South Carolina State House News – Week In Review 4/1/2023 FITSNews April 1, 2023 June 5, 2024 Fall Of Chuck Wright, Colucci Retrial, Dems In Disarray – Week In Review 5/31/2025 FITSNews May 31, 2025 June 3, 2025 June 27, 2026 at 3:39 pm (1) Alex, Paul, and Maggie, started at 8:00 pm a large and relatively fatty meal (precooked and left on the stove for them by Blanca) at the Moselle house.” Source: Week in Review: Elections, Alex Murdaugh's Retrial - FITSNews — https://www.fitsnews.com/2026/06/27/week-in-review-elections-alex-murdaughs-retrial/ 4. Education — promised Danny Ford's time.com source gives a direct Tier 1 answer on Education: Follow Go to your personalized feed WHY FOLLOW? Julia Monette, an administrator at a preschool in Chicago, remembers seeing her son's classroom of 3-to-6 year-olds watch Danny Go! for the first time in 2023. "It was like watching a flame ignite,” she says of the show. Kids jolted in Quote: “Follow Go to your personalized feed WHY FOLLOW? Julia Monette, an administrator at a preschool in Chicago, remembers seeing her son's classroom of 3-to-6 year-olds watch Danny Go! for the first time in 2023. "It was like watching a flame ignite,” she says of the show. Kids jolted into action, performing feats of cardio that would have adults needing a lie-down. In classroom environments, where it is increasingly recognized that children learn better with breaks for movement, Danny Go! delivered something teachers were looking for—and children responded. Since then, Danny Go! has exploded. Episodes of the YouTube show now rack up tens and sometimes hundreds of millions of views each. Adults, even music snobs, love the songs (as does Khloé Kardashian ). The group has played more than 70 live shows, mostly sold out, across North America to screaming crowds. They have a new line of toys and recently published their first picture book . And the crew scored a Netflix deal in March 2026, with five episodes, dubbed into four new languages, dropping on the platform the next month.” Source: Danny Go!’s Remarkable Rise Comes Amid a Personal Tragedy — https://time.com/article/2026/05/29/danny-go-remarkable-rise-child-loss/ 5. Public safety — supports Danny Ford has a source-backed statement on Public safety: FITSForum: Communities Should Give Police Necessary Tools to... Quote: “FITSForum: Communities Should Give Police Necessary Tools to...” Source: FITSNews - Independent. Unapologetic. — https://www.fitsnews.com/ 6. Cost of living — promised Danny Ford's celebsta.com source gives a direct Tier 1 answer on Cost of living: Who is Danny Go? The idea was to produce content that would entertain children while also helping them stay active and learn basic skills. This decision marked a major turning point in his life. The success of the show eventually allowed him to leave his corporate job and focus Quote: “Who is Danny Go? The idea was to produce content that would entertain children while also helping them stay active and learn basic skills. This decision marked a major turning point in his life. The success of the show eventually allowed him to leave his corporate job and focus entirely on content creation. Danny Go Age Danny Go is 40 years old as of 2026. He was born on October 22, 1985, in Charlotte, North Carolina. His age reflects a blend of maturity and creativity, which helps him connect with children and parents through meaningful content. Danny Go Height and Weight Danny Go’s height is approximately 5 feet 10 inches (about 178 cm), and his weight is around 73 kilograms (160 pounds). His physical appearance plays an important role in his career as a children’s entertainer. He maintains an active and energetic lifestyle, which is clearly visible in his performances. His ability to jump, dance, and move quickly makes his videos more engaging for kids.” Source: Danny Go Age, Height, Wife, Net Worth, Kids, Son, Wiki — https://www.celebsta.com/danny-go/ 7. Cost of living — promised Danny Ford's dannygo.net source gives a direct Tier 1 answer on Cost of living: In this science experiment, Pap Pap and his friends drop different sports balls off a big bridge to see which one bounces the highest! Which ball do you think will win? Join Our Mailing List! Be the first to hear updates on new videos, merch, events and more! Email Address SUBSCR Quote: “In this science experiment, Pap Pap and his friends drop different sports balls off a big bridge to see which one bounces the highest! Which ball do you think will win? Join Our Mailing List! Be the first to hear updates on new videos, merch, events and more! Email Address SUBSCRIBE Thank you! RETURN POLICY SHIPPING POLICY CONTACT US Danny Go! 428 South Main St. Ste B-650 Davidson, NC 28036 Customer Service: hello@dannygo.net Business Inquiries ONLY: danny@dannygo.net” Source: Videos — Danny Go! — https://www.dannygo.net/videos 8. Infrastructure — supports Danny Ford has a source-backed statement on Infrastructure: Chris Christie Issues Statement On Bridge Controversy: news_releases January 8, 2014 January 8, 2014 “The rule of law should apply equally to everyone, without privilege or immunity for anyone.” uh, oh… he might actually mean it! Quote: “Chris Christie Issues Statement On Bridge Controversy: news_releases January 8, 2014 January 8, 2014 “The rule of law should apply equally to everyone, without privilege or immunity for anyone.” uh, oh… he might actually mean it!” Source: Press Release: Alan Wilson Announces Appeal Of Bobby Harrell Ruling - FITSNews — https://www.fitsnews.com/2014/05/20/press-release-alan-wilson-announces-appeal-bobby-harrell-ruling/ 9. Abortion and reproductive rights — supports Danny Ford's Danny Ford campaign source gives a direct Tier 1 answer on Abortion and reproductive rights: Wait … what? Yet while she’s all about sounding her barbaric yawp from the rooftops of the interwebs, Stasey isn’t so keen when those who disagree with her exercise the same right. For example when asked about the issue of abortion, Sta Quote: “Wait … what? Yet while she’s all about sounding her barbaric yawp from the rooftops of the interwebs, Stasey isn’t so keen when those who disagree with her exercise the same right. For example when asked about the issue of abortion, Stasey made it clear that those who don’t support “reproductive rights” should refrain from voicing their beliefs. “If you’re pro life/anti contraceptive, swell, just keep it to your f*cking self (and) practice it, don’t enforce it on others,” she wrote. Classy … Our erstwhile columnist Taylor Brown was not amused. “Every single thing she said I disagreed with,” Brown told us. “If ‘a woman can be anything’ is my Gourmet Shop chicken salad sandwich a woman, then?!” Brown added its ironic how Stasey’s article closes with an admonition for women to love and support one another “yet it attacks women throughout the whole f*cking article.”” Source: Meet "Herself" - FITSNews — https://www.fitsnews.com/2015/01/14/meet/ 10. Cost of living — supports Danny Ford's Danny Ford campaign source gives a direct Tier 1 answer on Cost of living: Forgot your password? BEHOLD, THE MODERN FEMINAZI … || By FITSNEWS || We’ve never heard of Caitlin Stasey before today. Apparently she’s an Australian actress and singer. Which, you know, “good for her.” She’s also mostly into girls, al Quote: “Forgot your password? BEHOLD, THE MODERN FEMINAZI … || By FITSNEWS || We’ve never heard of Caitlin Stasey before today. Apparently she’s an Australian actress and singer. Which, you know, “good for her.” She’s also mostly into girls, although she’s in an open relationship with Lucas Neff … an actor familiar to a… by FITSNews January 14, 2015 January 14, 2015 43 Caitlin Stasey Herself.com Lucas Neff Taylor Brown Share 0 BEHOLD, THE MODERN FEMINAZI … || By FITSNEWS || We’ve never heard of Caitlin Stasey before today. Apparently she’s an Australian actress and singer. Which, you know, “good for her.” She’s also mostly into girls, although she’s in an open relationship with Lucas Neff … an actor familiar to a sliver of America thanks to his role as Jimmy Chance from the Fox sitcom Raising Hope (which was canceled last spring after four seasons).” Source: Meet "Herself" - FITSNews — https://www.fitsnews.com/2015/01/14/meet/ 11. Infrastructure — promised Danny Ford has a source-backed statement on Infrastructure: Crossroads 2026: Winners and Losers: FITSNews July 3, 2026 July 3, 2026 by FITSNews July 3, 2026 July 3, 2026 WIR: Murdaugh Court Update, Elena Moore Mystery, Chuck Wright Sentencing FITSNews July 4, 2026 July 4, 2026 by FITSNews July 4, 2026 July 4, 2026 Becky Hill Seeks to Shut Down Murdaugh Lawsu Quote: “Crossroads 2026: Winners and Losers: FITSNews July 3, 2026 July 3, 2026 by FITSNews July 3, 2026 July 3, 2026 WIR: Murdaugh Court Update, Elena Moore Mystery, Chuck Wright Sentencing FITSNews July 4, 2026 July 4, 2026 by FITSNews July 4, 2026 July 4, 2026 Becky Hill Seeks to Shut Down Murdaugh Lawsuit Jenn Wood June 18, 2026 June 18, 2026 by Jenn Wood June 18, 2026 June 18, 2026 Folly Beach Menace: Wealthy South Carolina Developer Arrested Again Will Folks July 6, 2026 July 6, 2026 by Will Folks July 6, 2026 July 6, 2026 Murdaugh Saga: Prosecutors Support Unsealing Becky Hill Files Jenn Wood July 6, 2026 July 6, 2026 by Jenn Wood July 6, 2026 July 6, 2026 ‘Rose Petal Murder’ Appeal Takes New Turn as Hughes Seeks New Trial” Source: FITSNews - Independent. Unapologetic. — https://www.fitsnews.com/ 12. Healthcare — promised Danny Ford has a source-backed statement on Healthcare: S.C. Attorney General Candidate David Stumbo Hospitalized: Will Folks June 20, 2026 June 20, 2026 by Will Folks June 20, 2026 June 20, 2026 The Search for Javeayah Harris Ends in Heartbreak Jenn Wood July 4, 2026 July 4, 2026 by Jenn Wood July 4, 2026 July 4, 2026 Quote: “S.C. Attorney General Candidate David Stumbo Hospitalized: Will Folks June 20, 2026 June 20, 2026 by Will Folks June 20, 2026 June 20, 2026 The Search for Javeayah Harris Ends in Heartbreak Jenn Wood July 4, 2026 July 4, 2026 by Jenn Wood July 4, 2026 July 4, 2026” Source: FITSNews - Independent. Unapologetic. — https://www.fitsnews.com/ Use this as a portable research snapshot; verify live sources before making final voting decisions.