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David F Jones

South Carolina House of Representatives β€” SC House District 5 β€’ Party: Democratic

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Career record

Public career

  • David F Jones is listed as a candidate for South Carolina House of Representatives β€” SC House District 5.

Career record

Private career

  • David F Jones has a source-backed statement on Jobs and economy: (2) Regulations that take effect on or after the effective date of this article must be reviewed within five years of the publication of the final regulation in the State Register and every five years after thatto ensure that they minimize economic impact on small businesses in a manner consist

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5 items

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Taxes and spending

β€œIn the Age of Decriminalization, is the Odor of Marijuana Alone Enough to Justify a Warrantless Search? Support ending marijuana prohibition. "Freedom: Grown in the USA" T-shirt Recent news This July 4th, the fight for cannabis freedom continues ... Jul 03, 2026 Virginia: Adult-use cannabis sales language included in signed budget ... Jun 30, 2026 DEA rescheduling hearing begins β€” welcome to the upside-down ... Jun 29, 2026 Kentucky legislators attack governor leadership on medical cannabis ... Jun 22, 2026 Virginia: Ask the General Assembly to reject the increase in public consumption fines ... Jun 22, 2026 Tags Medical Marijuana (513) legalization (387) Tax and Regulate (351) medical cannabis (321) decriminalization (259) patients (203) California (197) New Hampshire (170) Colorado (157) cannabis legalization (155) cannabis regulation (130) marijuana (129) Vermont (110) dispensaries (105) Congress (100) Maryland (100) possession (100) DEA (91) home cultivation (91) Prohibition (90) General”

Touches Fiscal responsibility, Fair taxation; not directly matched to the saved profile labels. β€’ Criminal Justice

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Election integrity

β€œElection Name: Β© 2026 South Carolina State Election Commission. All Rights Reserved.”

Touches Government transparency, Institutional accountability; not directly matched to the saved profile labels. β€’ Select Election

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Civil liberties and privacy

β€œStatewide Constitutional Amendments: Other Party/Party Not Specified Β© 2026 South Carolina State Election Commission. All Rights Reserved.”

Touches Civil liberties, Personal privacy; not directly matched to the saved profile labels. β€’ Referendum Listing

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Infrastructure

β€œIf patients were allowed to use medical marijuana, wouldn't non-medical use increase too? "There is a broad social concern that sanctioning the medical use of marijuana might increase its use among the general population. At this point there are no convincing data to support this concern. The existing data are consistent with the idea that this would not be a problem if the medical use of marijuana were as closely regulated as other medications with abuse potential. ... [T]his question is beyond the issues normally considered for medical uses of drugs and should not be a factor in evaluating the therapeutic potential of marijuana or cannabinoids. "No evidence suggests that the use of opiates or cocaine for medical purposes has increased the perception that their illicit use is safe or acceptable."”

Touches Infrastructure reliability; not directly matched to the saved profile labels. β€’ FAQ

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Campaign promises

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Campaign promises

Election integrity

David F Jones has a source-backed statement on Election integrity: Election Name: Β© 2026 South Carolina State Election Commission. All Rights Reserved.

β€œElection Name: Β© 2026 South Carolina State Election Commission. All Rights Reserved.” β€’ Select Election

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Civil liberties and privacy

David F Jones has a source-backed statement on Civil liberties and privacy: Statewide Constitutional Amendments: Other Party/Party Not Specified Β© 2026 South Carolina State Election Commission. All Rights Reserved.

β€œStatewide Constitutional Amendments: Other Party/Party Not Specified Β© 2026 South Carolina State Election Commission. All Rights Reserved.” β€’ Referendum Listing

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Campaign promises

Infrastructure

David F Jones's mpp.org source gives a direct Tier 1 answer on Infrastructure: If patients were allowed to use medical marijuana, wouldn't non-medical use increase too? "There is a broad social concern that sanctioning the medical use of marijuana might increase its use among the general population. At this point there are no convincing data to support this

β€œIf patients were allowed to use medical marijuana, wouldn't non-medical use increase too? "There is a broad social concern that sanctioning the medical use of marijuana might increase its use among the general population. At this point there are no convincing data to support this concern. The existing data are consistent with the idea that this would not be a problem if the medical use of marijuana were as closely regulated as other medications with abuse potential. ... [T]his question is beyond the issues normally considered for medical uses of drugs and should not be a factor in evaluating the therapeutic potential of marijuana or cannabinoids. "No evidence suggests that the use of opiates or cocaine for medical purposes has increased the perception that their illicit use is safe or acceptable."” β€’ FAQ

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Election integrity

David F Jones has a source-backed statement on Election integrity: Election Date calendar_month: Β© 2026 South Carolina State Election Commission. All Rights Reserved.

β€œElection Date calendar_month: Β© 2026 South Carolina State Election Commission. All Rights Reserved.” β€’ Search Election date

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Policy plans

Major concrete policy plans

Policy plans

Immigration

David F Jones has a source-backed statement on Immigration: Morgan: A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 8-29-10, RELATING TO THE REQUIRED VERIFICATION OF WHETHER CERTAIN INDIVIDUALS ARE LAWFULLY PRESENT IN THE UNITED STATES WHEN APPLYING FOR PUBLIC BENEFITS, SO AS TO REQUIRE STATE AGENCIES AND POLITICAL SUBDIVISIONS TO REFER A

β€œMorgan: A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 8-29-10, RELATING TO THE REQUIRED VERIFICATION OF WHETHER CERTAIN INDIVIDUALS ARE LAWFULLY PRESENT IN THE UNITED STATES WHEN APPLYING FOR PUBLIC BENEFITS, SO AS TO REQUIRE STATE AGENCIES AND POLITICAL SUBDIVISIONS TO REFER AN APPLICANT'S INFORMATION TO UNITED STATES IMMIGRATION AND CUSTOMS ENFORCEMENT IN CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES.” β€’ House Journal for 6/25/2026 - South Carolina Legislature Online

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Education

David F Jones has a source-backed statement on Education: (D)(1) Whenever any person who has not previously been convicted of any offense under this section, pleads guilty to or is found guilty of a sale in violation of this section, the court, without entering a judgment of guilt and with the consent of the accused, may defer further proceedings and place h

β€œ(D)(1) Whenever any person who has not previously been convicted of any offense under this section, pleads guilty to or is found guilty of a sale in violation of this section, the court, without entering a judgment of guilt and with the consent of the accused, may defer further proceedings and place him on probation upon terms and conditions as it requires provided that one such condition must be that he complete the merchant education program described in subsection (C).” β€’ House Journal for 6/25/2026 - South Carolina Legislature Online

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Normalized issue stances from evidence

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100% coverage β€’ medium confidence

Healthcare

support β€’ high confidence

3 evidence items across 3 sources. Strongest source: Official voting record. Evidence tier: 1 β€” Direct candidate voting-record evidence.

David F Jones has a source-backed statement on Healthcare: (2)(a) The healthcare facility must notify the patient in clear and conspicuous language, electronically or in writing, of the availability of obtaining an itemized copy electronically or in writing pursuant to subsection (B)(1) and must offer the patient the ability to indicate the preferred form of

Cost of living / housing

support β€’ medium confidence

2 evidence items across 2 sources. Strongest source: Official voting record. Evidence tier: 1 β€” Direct candidate voting-record evidence.

David F Jones has a source-backed statement on Cost of living: Whereas, the members of the South Carolina House of Representatives learned with sincere regret that Luke Rankin will depart from the House of Representatives at the conclusion of his current term; and

Taxes and spending

mixed β€’ high confidence

5 evidence items across 4 sources. Strongest source: Official voting record. Evidence tier: 1 β€” Direct candidate voting-record evidence.

David F Jones has a source-backed statement on Taxes and spending: Whereas, during Marcia's well-earned retirement, the House hopes she will find herself more frequently able to indulge in membership activities with the Columbia Garden Club, several bridge clubs, and Trinity Cathedral, as well as in spending more time with her delightful family; and

Jobs and economy

support β€’ high confidence

5 evidence items across 4 sources. Strongest source: Official voting record. Evidence tier: 1 β€” Direct candidate voting-record evidence.

David F Jones has a source-backed statement on Jobs and economy: (2) Regulations that take effect on or after the effective date of this article must be reviewed within five years of the publication of the final regulation in the State Register and every five years after thatto ensure that they minimize economic impact on small businesses in a manner consist

Education

support β€’ high confidence

3 evidence items across 3 sources. Strongest source: Official voting record. Evidence tier: 1 β€” Direct candidate voting-record evidence.

David F Jones has a source-backed statement on Education: Student Connection: Visiting the State House The 2nd regular session of the 126th South Carolina General Assembly will convene on Tuesday, January 13, 2026.

Public safety / crime

oppose β€’ medium confidence

2 evidence items across 2 sources. Strongest source: Official voting record. Evidence tier: 1 β€” Direct candidate voting-record evidence.

David F Jones has a source-backed statement on Public safety: (8) ensure that the Department of Revenue and State Law Enforcement Division are able to monitor licensed operations through on-site inspections to confirm compliance with state law and that any intoxicating beverages shipped into, distributed, and sold throughout this State:

Immigration

oppose β€’ medium confidence

2 evidence items across 2 sources. Strongest source: Official voting record. Evidence tier: 1 β€” Direct candidate voting-record evidence.

David F Jones has a source-backed statement on Immigration: Morgan: A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 8-29-10, RELATING TO THE REQUIRED VERIFICATION OF WHETHER CERTAIN INDIVIDUALS ARE LAWFULLY PRESENT IN THE UNITED STATES WHEN APPLYING FOR PUBLIC BENEFITS, SO AS TO REQUIRE STATE AGENCIES AND POLITICAL SUBDIVISIONS TO REFER A

Civil liberties and privacy

support β€’ high confidence

4 evidence items across 4 sources. Strongest source: Official voting record. Evidence tier: 1 β€” Direct candidate voting-record evidence.

David F Jones has a source-backed statement on Infrastructure: Representative Courtney S. Waters: Representative J. David Weeks Representative Elizabeth "Spencer" Wetmore Representative William W. "Will" Wheeler III Representative Joseph S. "Joe" White Representative William R. "Bill" Whitmire Representative Paul B. Wickensimer Representative Robert Q. Willi

Elections and democracy

support β€’ high confidence

7 evidence items across 6 sources. Strongest source: Official voting record. Evidence tier: 1 β€” Direct candidate policy/questionnaire/voting evidence.

David F Jones has a source-backed statement on Election integrity: Name on Ballot:: 121 Velo View Ln Liberty, SC 29657 Β© 2026 South Carolina State Election Commission. All Rights Reserved.

Environment and energy

support β€’ low confidence

1 evidence item across 1 source. Strongest source: Party platform. Evidence tier: 4 β€” Party-platform fallback inference; candidate-specific evidence should override when available.

David F Jones's Democratic affiliation provides a Tier 4 low-confidence party-line fallback on Clean energy climate and environment; this is not candidate-specific evidence.

Abortion and reproductive rights

support β€’ low confidence

1 evidence item across 1 source. Strongest source: Party platform. Evidence tier: 4 β€” Party-platform fallback inference; candidate-specific evidence should override when available.

David F Jones's Democratic affiliation provides a Tier 4 low-confidence party-line fallback on Abortion and reproductive rights; this is not candidate-specific evidence.

Guns

support β€’ low confidence

1 evidence item across 1 source. Strongest source: Party platform. Evidence tier: 4 β€” Party-platform fallback inference; candidate-specific evidence should override when available.

David F Jones's Democratic 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.

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.

No comparable agreement yet β€’ 0 agreed β€’ 0 disagreed β€’ 12 unknown

User issue coverage

0/12

Candidate issue coverage

12/12

Comparable positions

0/12

Overall agreement

N/A

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Tier 1 β€” direct policy, questionnaire, or voting evidence

9 issues

Civil liberties and privacy

unknown

Your position

Unknown

No saved official issue position for this issue

Candidate position

Support

high confidence β€’ 4 evidence items

Source: Official voting record

Agreement

N/A

David F Jones has a source-backed statement on Infrastructure: Representative Courtney S. Waters: Representative J. David Weeks Representative Elizabeth "Spencer" Wetmore Representative William W. "Will" Wheeler III Representative Joseph S. "Joe" White Representative William R. "Bill" Whitmire Representative Paul B. Wickensimer Representative Robert Q. Willi

Cost of living / housing

unknown

Your position

Unknown

No saved official issue position for this issue

Candidate position

Support

medium confidence β€’ 2 evidence items

Source: Official voting record

Agreement

N/A

David F Jones has a source-backed statement on Cost of living: Whereas, the members of the South Carolina House of Representatives learned with sincere regret that Luke Rankin will depart from the House of Representatives at the conclusion of his current term; and

Education

unknown

Your position

Unknown

No saved official issue position for this issue

Candidate position

Support

high confidence β€’ 3 evidence items

Source: Official voting record

Agreement

N/A

David F Jones has a source-backed statement on Education: Student Connection: Visiting the State House The 2nd regular session of the 126th South Carolina General Assembly will convene on Tuesday, January 13, 2026.

Elections and democracy

unknown

Your position

Unknown

No saved official issue position for this issue

Candidate position

Support

high confidence β€’ 7 evidence items

Source: Official voting record

Agreement

N/A

David F Jones has a source-backed statement on Election integrity: Name on Ballot:: 121 Velo View Ln Liberty, SC 29657 Β© 2026 South Carolina State Election Commission. All Rights Reserved.

Healthcare

unknown

Your position

Unknown

No saved official issue position for this issue

Candidate position

Support

high confidence β€’ 3 evidence items

Source: Official voting record

Agreement

N/A

David F Jones has a source-backed statement on Healthcare: (2)(a) The healthcare facility must notify the patient in clear and conspicuous language, electronically or in writing, of the availability of obtaining an itemized copy electronically or in writing pursuant to subsection (B)(1) and must offer the patient the ability to indicate the preferred form of

Immigration

unknown

Your position

Unknown

No saved official issue position for this issue

Candidate position

Oppose

medium confidence β€’ 2 evidence items

Source: Official voting record

Agreement

N/A

David F Jones has a source-backed statement on Immigration: Morgan: A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 8-29-10, RELATING TO THE REQUIRED VERIFICATION OF WHETHER CERTAIN INDIVIDUALS ARE LAWFULLY PRESENT IN THE UNITED STATES WHEN APPLYING FOR PUBLIC BENEFITS, SO AS TO REQUIRE STATE AGENCIES AND POLITICAL SUBDIVISIONS TO REFER A

Jobs and economy

unknown

Your position

Unknown

No saved official issue position for this issue

Candidate position

Support

high confidence β€’ 5 evidence items

Source: Official voting record

Agreement

N/A

David F Jones has a source-backed statement on Jobs and economy: (2) Regulations that take effect on or after the effective date of this article must be reviewed within five years of the publication of the final regulation in the State Register and every five years after thatto ensure that they minimize economic impact on small businesses in a manner consist

Public safety / crime

unknown

Your position

Unknown

No saved official issue position for this issue

Candidate position

Oppose

medium confidence β€’ 2 evidence items

Source: Official voting record

Agreement

N/A

David F Jones has a source-backed statement on Public safety: (8) ensure that the Department of Revenue and State Law Enforcement Division are able to monitor licensed operations through on-site inspections to confirm compliance with state law and that any intoxicating beverages shipped into, distributed, and sold throughout this State:

Taxes and spending

unknown

Your position

Unknown

No saved official issue position for this issue

Candidate position

Mixed

high confidence β€’ 5 evidence items

Source: Official voting record

Agreement

N/A

David F Jones has a source-backed statement on Taxes and spending: Whereas, during Marcia's well-earned retirement, the House hopes she will find herself more frequently able to indulge in membership activities with the Columbia Garden Club, several bridge clubs, and Trinity Cathedral, as well as in spending more time with her delightful family; and

Tier 4 β€” party-platform fallback

3 issues

Abortion and reproductive rights

unknown

Your position

Unknown

No saved official issue position for this issue

Candidate position

Support

low confidence β€’ 1 evidence item

Source: Party platform

Agreement

N/A

David F Jones's Democratic affiliation provides a Tier 4 low-confidence party-line fallback on Abortion and reproductive rights; this is not candidate-specific evidence.

Environment and energy

unknown

Your position

Unknown

No saved official issue position for this issue

Candidate position

Support

low confidence β€’ 1 evidence item

Source: Party platform

Agreement

N/A

David F Jones's Democratic affiliation provides a Tier 4 low-confidence party-line fallback on Clean energy climate and environment; this is not candidate-specific evidence.

Guns

unknown

Your position

Unknown

No saved official issue position for this issue

Candidate position

Support

low confidence β€’ 1 evidence item

Source: Party platform

Agreement

N/A

David F Jones's Democratic 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.

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 β€” SC House District 5

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Evidence record

Claims linked to sources

34 claims
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David F Jones has a source-backed statement on Election integrity: Deceased Before Election: Β© 2026 South Carolina State Election Commission. All Rights Reserved.

Issue: Election integrity

Government transparencyInstitutional accountability
β€œDeceased Before Election: Β© 2026 South Carolina State Election Commission. All Rights Reserved.”
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David F Jones's mpp.org source gives a direct Tier 1 answer on Taxes and spending: In the Age of Decriminalization, is the Odor of Marijuana Alone Enough to Justify a Warrantless Search? Support ending marijuana prohibition. "Freedom: Grown in the USA" T-shirt Recent news This July 4th, the fight for cannabis freedom continues ... Jul 03, 2026 Virginia: Adul

Issue: Taxes and spending

Fiscal responsibilityFair taxation
β€œIn the Age of Decriminalization, is the Odor of Marijuana Alone Enough to Justify a Warrantless Search? Support ending marijuana prohibition. "Freedom: Grown in the USA" T-shirt Recent news This July 4th, the fight for cannabis freedom continues ... Jul 03, 2026 Virginia: Adult-use cannabis sales language included in signed budget ... Jun 30, 2026 DEA rescheduling hearing begins β€” welcome to the upside-down ... Jun 29, 2026 Kentucky legislators attack governor leadership on medical cannabis ... Jun 22, 2026 Virginia: Ask the General Assembly to reject the increase in public consumption fines ... Jun 22, 2026 Tags Medical Marijuana (513) legalization (387) Tax and Regulate (351) medical cannabis (321) decriminalization (259) patients (203) California (197) New Hampshire (170) Colorado (157) cannabis legalization (155) cannabis regulation (130) marijuana (129) Vermont (110) dispensaries (105) Congress (100) Maryland (100) possession (100) DEA (91) home cultivation (91) Prohibition (90) General”
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David F Jones has a source-backed statement on Election integrity: Election Name: Β© 2026 South Carolina State Election Commission. All Rights Reserved.

Issue: Election integrity

Government transparencyInstitutional accountability
β€œElection Name: Β© 2026 South Carolina State Election Commission. All Rights Reserved.”
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David F Jones has a source-backed statement on Civil liberties and privacy: Statewide Constitutional Amendments: Other Party/Party Not Specified Β© 2026 South Carolina State Election Commission. All Rights Reserved.

Issue: Civil liberties and privacy

Civil libertiesPersonal privacy
β€œStatewide Constitutional Amendments: Other Party/Party Not Specified Β© 2026 South Carolina State Election Commission. All Rights Reserved.”
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David F Jones's mpp.org source gives a direct Tier 1 answer on Infrastructure: If patients were allowed to use medical marijuana, wouldn't non-medical use increase too? "There is a broad social concern that sanctioning the medical use of marijuana might increase its use among the general population. At this point there are no convincing data to support this

Issue: Infrastructure

Infrastructure reliability
β€œIf patients were allowed to use medical marijuana, wouldn't non-medical use increase too? "There is a broad social concern that sanctioning the medical use of marijuana might increase its use among the general population. At this point there are no convincing data to support this concern. The existing data are consistent with the idea that this would not be a problem if the medical use of marijuana were as closely regulated as other medications with abuse potential. ... [T]his question is beyond the issues normally considered for medical uses of drugs and should not be a factor in evaluating the therapeutic potential of marijuana or cannabinoids. "No evidence suggests that the use of opiates or cocaine for medical purposes has increased the perception that their illicit use is safe or acceptable."”
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David F Jones's mpp.org source gives a direct Tier 1 answer on Taxes and spending: What major organizations support medical marijuana? All either support legal access to medical marijuana or have directly acknowledged that marijuana can have legitimate medical uses. (The American Medical Association, formerly opposed to medical marijuana, officially changed

Issue: Taxes and spending

Fiscal responsibilityFair taxation
β€œWhat major organizations support medical marijuana? All either support legal access to medical marijuana or have directly acknowledged that marijuana can have legitimate medical uses. (The American Medical Association, formerly opposed to medical marijuana, officially changed its position to neutral in 1997; the AMA endorses a physician's right to discuss marijuana therapy with patients.) For more information, please see: Effective Arguments for Medical Marijuana Advocates Search Online Store Support ending marijuana prohibition. "Freedom: Grown in the USA" T-shirt Recent news This July 4th, the fight for cannabis freedom continues ... Jul 03, 2026 Virginia: Adult-use cannabis sales language included in signed budget ... Jun 30, 2026 DEA rescheduling hearing begins β€” welcome to the upside-down ... Jun 29, 2026 Kentucky legislators attack governor leadership on medical cannabis ... Jun 22, 2026 Virginia: Ask the General Assembly to reject the increase in public consumption fines ...”
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David F Jones has a source-backed statement on Election integrity: Election Date calendar_month: Β© 2026 South Carolina State Election Commission. All Rights Reserved.

Issue: Election integrity

Government transparencyInstitutional accountability
β€œElection Date calendar_month: Β© 2026 South Carolina State Election Commission. All Rights Reserved.”
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David F Jones has a source-backed statement on Election integrity: Name on Ballot:: 121 Velo View Ln Liberty, SC 29657 Β© 2026 South Carolina State Election Commission. All Rights Reserved.

Issue: Election integrity

Government transparencyInstitutional accountability
β€œName on Ballot:: 121 Velo View Ln Liberty, SC 29657 Β© 2026 South Carolina State Election Commission. All Rights Reserved.”
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David F Jones has a source-backed statement on Education: Student Connection: Visiting the State House The 2nd regular session of the 126th South Carolina General Assembly will convene on Tuesday, January 13, 2026.

Issue: Education

Education quality
β€œStudent Connection: Visiting the State House The 2nd regular session of the 126th South Carolina General Assembly will convene on Tuesday, January 13, 2026.”
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David F Jones has a source-backed statement on Infrastructure: Representative Courtney S. Waters: Representative J. David Weeks Representative Elizabeth "Spencer" Wetmore Representative William W. "Will" Wheeler III Representative Joseph S. "Joe" White Representative William R. "Bill" Whitmire Representative Paul B. Wickensimer Representative Robert Q. Willi

Issue: Infrastructure

Infrastructure reliability
β€œRepresentative Courtney S. Waters: Representative J. David Weeks Representative Elizabeth "Spencer" Wetmore Representative William W. "Will" Wheeler III Representative Joseph S. "Joe" White Representative William R. "Bill" Whitmire Representative Paul B. Wickensimer Representative Robert Q. Williams Representative Mark N. Willis Representative Chris Wooten Representative Richard L. "Richie" Yow South Carolina Legislative Services Agency * 223 Blatt Building * 1105 Pendleton Street * Columbia, SC 29201”
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David F Jones has a source-backed statement on Infrastructure: Whereas, in his retirement, he and Brandie plan to spend many happy hours on road trips together.

Issue: Infrastructure

Infrastructure reliability
β€œWhereas, in his retirement, he and Brandie plan to spend many happy hours on road trips together.”
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David F Jones has a source-backed statement on Cost of living: Whereas, the members of the South Carolina House of Representatives learned with sincere regret that Luke Rankin will depart from the House of Representatives at the conclusion of his current term; and

Issue: Cost of living

Economic opportunityFair taxation
β€œWhereas, the members of the South Carolina House of Representatives learned with sincere regret that Luke Rankin will depart from the House of Representatives at the conclusion of his current term; and”
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David F Jones has a source-backed statement on Taxes and spending: Whereas, during Marcia's well-earned retirement, the House hopes she will find herself more frequently able to indulge in membership activities with the Columbia Garden Club, several bridge clubs, and Trinity Cathedral, as well as in spending more time with her delightful family; and

Issue: Taxes and spending

Fiscal responsibilityFair taxation
β€œWhereas, during Marcia's well-earned retirement, the House hopes she will find herself more frequently able to indulge in membership activities with the Columbia Garden Club, several bridge clubs, and Trinity Cathedral, as well as in spending more time with her delightful family; and”
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David F Jones has a source-backed statement on Immigration: Morgan: A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 8-29-10, RELATING TO THE REQUIRED VERIFICATION OF WHETHER CERTAIN INDIVIDUALS ARE LAWFULLY PRESENT IN THE UNITED STATES WHEN APPLYING FOR PUBLIC BENEFITS, SO AS TO REQUIRE STATE AGENCIES AND POLITICAL SUBDIVISIONS TO REFER A

Issue: Immigration

Public safetyInstitutional accountability
β€œMorgan: A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 8-29-10, RELATING TO THE REQUIRED VERIFICATION OF WHETHER CERTAIN INDIVIDUALS ARE LAWFULLY PRESENT IN THE UNITED STATES WHEN APPLYING FOR PUBLIC BENEFITS, SO AS TO REQUIRE STATE AGENCIES AND POLITICAL SUBDIVISIONS TO REFER AN APPLICANT'S INFORMATION TO UNITED STATES IMMIGRATION AND CUSTOMS ENFORCEMENT IN CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES.”
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David F Jones has a source-backed statement on Healthcare: (2)(a) The healthcare facility must notify the patient in clear and conspicuous language, electronically or in writing, of the availability of obtaining an itemized copy electronically or in writing pursuant to subsection (B)(1) and must offer the patient the ability to indicate the preferred form of

Issue: Healthcare

Healthcare access
β€œ(2)(a) The healthcare facility must notify the patient in clear and conspicuous language, electronically or in writing, of the availability of obtaining an itemized copy electronically or in writing pursuant to subsection (B)(1) and must offer the patient the ability to indicate the preferred form of the itemized bill.”
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David F Jones has a source-backed statement on Jobs and economy: (2) Regulations that take effect on or after the effective date of this article must be reviewed within five years of the publication of the final regulation in the State Register and every five years after thatto ensure that they minimize economic impact on small businesses in a manner consist

Issue: Jobs and economy

Economic opportunitySmall business support
β€œ(2) Regulations that take effect on or after the effective date of this article must be reviewed within five years of the publication of the final regulation in the State Register and every five years after thatto ensure that they minimize economic impact on small businesses in a manner consistent with the stated objectives of applicable statutes.”
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David F Jones has a source-backed statement on Election integrity: (C) By January 1 each year, beginning January 1, 2028, the Legislative Audit Council shall deliver a report to the standing committees of the Senate and House of Representatives that have jurisdiction over each agency's statutory authority that must include:

Issue: Election integrity

Government transparencyInstitutional accountability
β€œ(C) By January 1 each year, beginning January 1, 2028, the Legislative Audit Council shall deliver a report to the standing committees of the Senate and House of Representatives that have jurisdiction over each agency's statutory authority that must include:”
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David F Jones has a source-backed statement on Public safety: (8) ensure that the Department of Revenue and State Law Enforcement Division are able to monitor licensed operations through on-site inspections to confirm compliance with state law and that any intoxicating beverages shipped into, distributed, and sold throughout this State:

Issue: Public safety

Public safety
β€œ(8) ensure that the Department of Revenue and State Law Enforcement Division are able to monitor licensed operations through on-site inspections to confirm compliance with state law and that any intoxicating beverages shipped into, distributed, and sold throughout this State:”
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David F Jones has a source-backed statement on Education: (D)(1) Whenever any person who has not previously been convicted of any offense under this section, pleads guilty to or is found guilty of a sale in violation of this section, the court, without entering a judgment of guilt and with the consent of the accused, may defer further proceedings and place h

Issue: Education

Education quality
β€œ(D)(1) Whenever any person who has not previously been convicted of any offense under this section, pleads guilty to or is found guilty of a sale in violation of this section, the court, without entering a judgment of guilt and with the consent of the accused, may defer further proceedings and place him on probation upon terms and conditions as it requires provided that one such condition must be that he complete the merchant education program described in subsection (C).”
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David F Jones has a source-backed statement on Civil liberties and privacy: Additionally, if the prohibition and enforcement of hemp-cannabinoid product distribution and sales to individuals under the age of twenty-one is for any reason held to be unconstitutional or invalid, the General Assembly hereby declares that it would have passed this act with a proh

Issue: Civil liberties and privacy

Civil libertiesPersonal privacy
β€œAdditionally, if the prohibition and enforcement of hemp-cannabinoid product distribution and sales to individuals under the age of twenty-one is for any reason held to be unconstitutional or invalid, the General Assembly hereby declares that it would have passed this act with a prohibition and enforcement of hemp-cannabinoid product distribution and sales to individuals under the age of eighteen.”
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David F Jones'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.

Issue: Healthcare

Healthcare access
β€œAdded the following comment to MPP's 2024 survey, "I'll continue to support this very important healthcare option.”
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David F Jones's Democratic 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
β€œDemocratic party fallback supports Abortion and reproductive rights.”
Democratic party-platform fallback signalDemocratic party-platform fallback β€’ Lowest-tier party-line fallback used only when candidate-specific evidence is missing or thin. Candidate-specific direct evidence overrides this signal. β€’ fetched 2026-07-09Unlinked source URL: party-platform:democratic:fallback
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David F Jones's Democratic 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
β€œDemocratic party fallback supports Jobs and worker protections.”
Democratic party-platform fallback signalDemocratic party-platform fallback β€’ Lowest-tier party-line fallback used only when candidate-specific evidence is missing or thin. Candidate-specific direct evidence overrides this signal. β€’ fetched 2026-07-09Unlinked source URL: party-platform:democratic:fallback
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David F Jones's Democratic affiliation provides a Tier 4 low-confidence party-line fallback on Healthcare expansion; this is not candidate-specific evidence.

Issue: Healthcare expansion

Healthcare access
β€œDemocratic party fallback supports Healthcare expansion.”
Democratic party-platform fallback signalDemocratic party-platform fallback β€’ Lowest-tier party-line fallback used only when candidate-specific evidence is missing or thin. Candidate-specific direct evidence overrides this signal. β€’ fetched 2026-07-09Unlinked source URL: party-platform:democratic:fallback
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David F Jones's Democratic 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
β€œDemocratic party fallback supports Cost of living public intervention.”
Democratic party-platform fallback signalDemocratic party-platform fallback β€’ Lowest-tier party-line fallback used only when candidate-specific evidence is missing or thin. Candidate-specific direct evidence overrides this signal. β€’ fetched 2026-07-09Unlinked source URL: party-platform:democratic:fallback
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David F Jones's Democratic 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
β€œDemocratic party fallback supports Criminal justice reform and public safety accountability.”
Democratic party-platform fallback signalDemocratic party-platform fallback β€’ Lowest-tier party-line fallback used only when candidate-specific evidence is missing or thin. Candidate-specific direct evidence overrides this signal. β€’ fetched 2026-07-09Unlinked source URL: party-platform:democratic:fallback
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David F Jones's Democratic 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
β€œDemocratic party fallback supports Gun safety background checks and red flag laws.”
Democratic party-platform fallback signalDemocratic party-platform fallback β€’ Lowest-tier party-line fallback used only when candidate-specific evidence is missing or thin. Candidate-specific direct evidence overrides this signal. β€’ fetched 2026-07-09Unlinked source URL: party-platform:democratic:fallback
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David F Jones's Democratic 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
β€œDemocratic party fallback supports Public investment and taxes.”
Democratic party-platform fallback signalDemocratic party-platform fallback β€’ Lowest-tier party-line fallback used only when candidate-specific evidence is missing or thin. Candidate-specific direct evidence overrides this signal. β€’ fetched 2026-07-09Unlinked source URL: party-platform:democratic:fallback
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David F Jones's Democratic 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
β€œDemocratic party fallback supports Public education funding.”
Democratic party-platform fallback signalDemocratic party-platform fallback β€’ Lowest-tier party-line fallback used only when candidate-specific evidence is missing or thin. Candidate-specific direct evidence overrides this signal. β€’ fetched 2026-07-09Unlinked source URL: party-platform:democratic:fallback
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David F Jones's Democratic 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
β€œDemocratic party fallback supports Pathway citizenship legal immigration.”
Democratic party-platform fallback signalDemocratic party-platform fallback β€’ Lowest-tier party-line fallback used only when candidate-specific evidence is missing or thin. Candidate-specific direct evidence overrides this signal. β€’ fetched 2026-07-09Unlinked source URL: party-platform:democratic:fallback
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David F Jones's Democratic 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
β€œDemocratic party fallback supports Civil liberties and privacy protections.”
Democratic party-platform fallback signalDemocratic party-platform fallback β€’ Lowest-tier party-line fallback used only when candidate-specific evidence is missing or thin. Candidate-specific direct evidence overrides this signal. β€’ fetched 2026-07-09Unlinked source URL: party-platform:democratic:fallback
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David F Jones's Democratic 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
β€œDemocratic party fallback supports Voting rights democracy and elections.”
Democratic party-platform fallback signalDemocratic party-platform fallback β€’ Lowest-tier party-line fallback used only when candidate-specific evidence is missing or thin. Candidate-specific direct evidence overrides this signal. β€’ fetched 2026-07-09Unlinked source URL: party-platform:democratic:fallback
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David F Jones's Democratic 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
β€œDemocratic party fallback supports Clean energy climate and environment.”
Democratic party-platform fallback signalDemocratic party-platform fallback β€’ Lowest-tier party-line fallback used only when candidate-specific evidence is missing or thin. Candidate-specific direct evidence overrides this signal. β€’ fetched 2026-07-09Unlinked source URL: party-platform:democratic:fallback
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David F Jones appears in the official SCVotes candidate listing for South Carolina House of Representatives β€” SC House District 5.

Issue: Ballot access

Government transparency
β€œSCVotes candidate listing includes active candidate filings by office, associated counties, party, filing location, and candidate status.”