Civic Compass candidate profile Candidate: Demetrius Carson Race: South Carolina House of Representatives — SC House District 8 Party: Democratic Data source: Database-backed profile Election slug: sc-candidate-profile-enrichment Open online: https://www.ballotvibe.com/candidates/demetrius-carson-democratic?election=sc-candidate-profile-enrichment Compare this race: https://www.ballotvibe.com/races/sc-2026-south-carolina-house-of-representatives-sc-house-district-8?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-8 Flag candidate evidence: https://www.ballotvibe.com/trust?election=sc-candidate-profile-enrichment&claimReference=Demetrius+Carson+%E2%80%94+South+Carolina+House+of+Representatives+%E2%80%94+SC+House+District+8#corrections Exported: 2026-11-08T10:41:07.581Z Summary Demetrius Carson candidate profile assembled from imported source documents and evidence claims. Biography Age: Not sourced yet Career: Not sourced yet Evidence coverage Claims loaded: 46 Source-backed claims: 46 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: Demetrius Carson has a source-backed statement on Healthcare: It is expanding reproductive health care for service 2. Cost of living / housing — support (high confidence) Evidence: 6 items across 6 sources Evidence tier: 1 — Direct candidate policy/questionnaire/voting evidence Summary: Demetrius Carson'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 Dav 3. Taxes and spending — oppose (medium confidence) Evidence: 5 items across 3 sources Evidence tier: 1 — Direct candidate policy/questionnaire/voting evidence Summary: Demetrius Carson has a source-backed statement on Taxes and spending: women’s sports, ban Taxpayer funding for sex change surgeries, and stop 4. Jobs and economy — support (medium confidence) Evidence: 6 items across 5 sources Evidence tier: 1 — Direct candidate policy/questionnaire/voting evidence Summary: Demetrius Carson 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 Re 5. Education — support (medium confidence) Evidence: 2 items across 2 sources Evidence tier: 1 — Direct candidate policy/questionnaire/voting evidence Summary: Demetrius Carson has a source-backed statement on Education: Right to Pray and Read the Bible in school, and stand up to those who violate 6. Public safety / crime — oppose (high confidence) Evidence: 3 items across 3 sources Evidence tier: 1 — Direct candidate policy/questionnaire/voting evidence Summary: Demetrius Carson'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. 7. Immigration — oppose (medium confidence) Evidence: 3 items across 3 sources Evidence tier: 1 — Direct candidate policy/questionnaire/voting evidence Summary: Demetrius Carson 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 h 8. Civil liberties and privacy — support (high confidence) Evidence: 5 items across 5 sources Evidence tier: 1 — Direct candidate policy/questionnaire/voting evidence Summary: Demetrius Carson'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 Ga Campaign promises and policy plans 1. Cost of living Demetrius Carson has a source-backed statement on Cost of living: families, and supports working parents." (pg. Quote: “families, and supports working parents." (pg.” Source: Religious Liberty — https://ivoterguide.com/issue/20 2. Civil liberties and privacy Demetrius Carson has a source-backed statement on Civil liberties and privacy: Constitutional right of our citizens to free speech." (pg. Quote: “Constitutional right of our citizens to free speech." (pg.” Source: National Defense — https://ivoterguide.com/issue/30 3. Infrastructure Demetrius Carson has a source-backed statement on Infrastructure: Commitment to our values at home and abroad requires working alongside Quote: “Commitment to our values at home and abroad requires working alongside” Source: National Defense — https://ivoterguide.com/issue/30 4. Healthcare Demetrius Carson has a source-backed statement on Healthcare: However, many in today’s society believe that a right to healthcare should be included in that list—a fundamental right afforded to every American. Quote: “However, many in today’s society believe that a right to healthcare should be included in that list—a fundamental right afforded to every American.” Source: Healthcare — https://ivoterguide.com/issue/40 5. Government transparency Demetrius Carson has a source-backed statement on Government transparency: Republicans will increase transparency, Quote: “Republicans will increase transparency,” Source: Healthcare — https://ivoterguide.com/issue/40 6. Infrastructure Demetrius Carson has a source-backed statement on Infrastructure: Commitment to our values at home and abroad requires working alongside Quote: “Commitment to our values at home and abroad requires working alongside” Source: National Defense — https://ivoterguide.com/issue/30 7. Healthcare Demetrius Carson has a source-backed statement on Healthcare: However, many in today’s society believe that a right to healthcare should be included in that list—a fundamental right afforded to every American. Quote: “However, many in today’s society believe that a right to healthcare should be included in that list—a fundamental right afforded to every American.” Source: Healthcare — https://ivoterguide.com/issue/40 8. Cost of living Demetrius Carson has a source-backed statement on Cost of living: making quality care more accessible and affordable . Quote: “making quality care more accessible and affordable .” Source: Healthcare — https://ivoterguide.com/issue/40 9. Guns Demetrius Carson has a source-backed statement on Guns: crisis, we will fund gun violence research across the Centers for Disease Quote: “crisis, we will fund gun violence research across the Centers for Disease” Source: Healthcare — https://ivoterguide.com/issue/40 10. Taxes and spending Demetrius Carson has a source-backed statement on Taxes and spending: unpaid Family Caregivers through Tax Credits and reduced red tape." (pg. 17): "We will restore Trump Administration reforms to expand Quote: “unpaid Family Caregivers through Tax Credits and reduced red tape." (pg. 17): "We will restore Trump Administration reforms to expand” Source: Healthcare — https://ivoterguide.com/issue/40 Source-backed claims 1. Cost of living — supports Demetrius Carson has a source-backed statement on Cost of living: families, and supports working parents." (pg. Quote: “families, and supports working parents." (pg.” Source: Religious Liberty — https://ivoterguide.com/issue/20 2. Civil liberties and privacy — supports Demetrius Carson has a source-backed statement on Civil liberties and privacy: Constitutional right of our citizens to free speech." (pg. Quote: “Constitutional right of our citizens to free speech." (pg.” Source: National Defense — https://ivoterguide.com/issue/30 3. Infrastructure — supports Demetrius Carson has a source-backed statement on Infrastructure: Commitment to our values at home and abroad requires working alongside Quote: “Commitment to our values at home and abroad requires working alongside” Source: National Defense — https://ivoterguide.com/issue/30 4. Healthcare — supports Demetrius Carson has a source-backed statement on Healthcare: However, many in today’s society believe that a right to healthcare should be included in that list—a fundamental right afforded to every American. Quote: “However, many in today’s society believe that a right to healthcare should be included in that list—a fundamental right afforded to every American.” Source: Healthcare — https://ivoterguide.com/issue/40 5. Government transparency — promised Demetrius Carson has a source-backed statement on Government transparency: Republicans will increase transparency, Quote: “Republicans will increase transparency,” Source: Healthcare — https://ivoterguide.com/issue/40 6. Cost of living — supports Demetrius Carson has a source-backed statement on Cost of living: making quality care more accessible and affordable . Quote: “making quality care more accessible and affordable .” Source: Healthcare — https://ivoterguide.com/issue/40 7. Guns — promised Demetrius Carson has a source-backed statement on Guns: crisis, we will fund gun violence research across the Centers for Disease Quote: “crisis, we will fund gun violence research across the Centers for Disease” Source: Healthcare — https://ivoterguide.com/issue/40 8. Taxes and spending — promised Demetrius Carson has a source-backed statement on Taxes and spending: unpaid Family Caregivers through Tax Credits and reduced red tape." (pg. 17): "We will restore Trump Administration reforms to expand Quote: “unpaid Family Caregivers through Tax Credits and reduced red tape." (pg. 17): "We will restore Trump Administration reforms to expand” Source: Healthcare — https://ivoterguide.com/issue/40 9. Election integrity — supports Demetrius Carson 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. Quote: “For example, to notify you of future elections, we must give your email to our email service provider.” Source: iVoterGuide - Privacy Policy — https://ivoterguide.com/privacy 10. Cost of living — supports Demetrius Carson's aol.com source gives a direct Tier 1 answer on Cost of living: How important is this to you? We're glad you're here Please sign in to leave feedback Signed in as ( Sign out ) Close Close Submit Rating Cancel membership because of price increase to $39.99. AOL is a dinosaur they shouldn't be increasing price they should be lowering it. Canc Quote: “How important is this to you? We're glad you're here Please sign in to leave feedback Signed in as ( Sign out ) Close Close Submit Rating Cancel membership because of price increase to $39.99. AOL is a dinosaur they shouldn't be increasing price they should be lowering it. Cancel 2813th ranked Vote Vote Vote Vote We're glad you're here Please sign in to leave feedback Signed in as ( Sign out ) Close Close Vote We’ll send you updates on this idea 1 comment · Delete… · Admin →” Source: AOL.com: New (12518 ideas) – Customer Feedback for AOL — https://aol.uservoice.com/forums/923410-aol-com/filters/new 11. Public safety — supports Demetrius Carson's aol.com source gives a direct Tier 1 answer on Public safety: How can we improve AOL? We're glad you're here Please sign in to leave feedback Signed in as ( Sign out ) Close Close Vote We’ll send you updates on this idea ROBERT BAILEY shared this idea · Sep 11, 2025 · Report… Report… · Delete… · Admin → Quote: “How can we improve AOL? We're glad you're here Please sign in to leave feedback Signed in as ( Sign out ) Close Close Vote We’ll send you updates on this idea ROBERT BAILEY shared this idea · Sep 11, 2025 · Report… Report… · Delete… · Admin →” Source: Restore the comments section in the news feeds. – Customer Feedback for AOL — https://aol.uservoice.com/forums/923410-aol-com/suggestions/50456607-restore-the-comments-section-in-the-news-feeds 12. Civil liberties and privacy — supports Demetrius Carson's aol.com source gives a direct Tier 1 answer on Civil liberties and privacy: How important is this to you? We're glad you're here Please sign in to leave feedback Signed in as ( Sign out ) Close Close Submit Rating Why am I suddenly getting the following message when trying to view photos or videos in your news page ? This content is not av Quote: “How important is this to you? We're glad you're here Please sign in to leave feedback Signed in as ( Sign out ) Close Close Submit Rating Why am I suddenly getting the following message when trying to view photos or videos in your news page ? This content is not available due Why am I getting this message when trying to view photos or videos in your news page ? This content is not available due to your privacy preferences. Update your settings here to see it.Tried following that link didn't see any setting pertant, even tried changing every setting, still same stupid message ! 1025th ranked Vote Vote Vote Vote We're glad you're here Please sign in to leave feedback Signed in as ( Sign out ) Close Close Vote We’ll send you updates on this idea 1 comment · News · Delete… · Admin →” Source: AOL.com: News (2581 ideas) – Customer Feedback for AOL — https://aol.uservoice.com/forums/923410-aol-com/category/368122-news Use this as a portable research snapshot; verify live sources before making final voting decisions.