Civic Compass candidate profile Candidate: Dianne Mitchell Race: South Carolina House of Representatives — SC House District 21 Party: Republican Data source: Database-backed profile Election slug: sc-candidate-profile-enrichment Open online: https://www.ballotvibe.com/candidates/dianne-mitchell-republican?election=sc-candidate-profile-enrichment Compare this race: https://www.ballotvibe.com/races/sc-2026-south-carolina-house-of-representatives-sc-house-district-21?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-21 Flag candidate evidence: https://www.ballotvibe.com/trust?election=sc-candidate-profile-enrichment&claimReference=Dianne+Mitchell+%E2%80%94+South+Carolina+House+of+Representatives+%E2%80%94+SC+House+District+21#corrections Exported: 2026-11-08T10:41:28.760Z Summary Dianne Mitchell candidate profile assembled from imported source documents and evidence claims. Biography Age: Not sourced yet Career: Not sourced yet Evidence coverage Claims loaded: 43 Source-backed claims: 43 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: Dianne Mitchell 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 (high confidence) Evidence: 3 items across 3 sources Evidence tier: 1 — Direct candidate policy/questionnaire/voting evidence Summary: Dianne Mitchell's onyourballot.vote411.org questionnaire answer indicates a stated position on Cost of living: What steps would you take to protect the current voting rights of all South Carolinians? 3. 3. Taxes and spending — mixed (medium confidence) Evidence: 5 items across 4 sources Evidence tier: 1 — Direct candidate policy/questionnaire/voting evidence Summary: Dianne Mitchell has a source-backed statement on Taxes and spending: Dianne spearheaded efforts to pass the Save Women's Sports bill, testifying in committee to support the bill's passage, and influenced legislators to oppose the Scout Motors taxpayer handout and the recent tax increase. 4. Jobs and economy — support (medium confidence) Evidence: 4 items across 4 sources Evidence tier: 1 — Direct candidate policy/questionnaire/voting evidence Summary: Dianne Mitchell has a source-backed statement on Taxes and spending: Dianne spearheaded efforts to pass the Save Women's Sports bill, testifying in committee to support the bill's passage, and influenced legislators to oppose the Scout Motors taxpayer handout and the recent tax increase. 5. Education — support (high confidence) Evidence: 5 items across 5 sources Evidence tier: 1 — Direct candidate policy/questionnaire/voting evidence Summary: Dianne Mitchell has a source-backed statement on Education: Her passion for teaching was fueled by the belief that every child deserves an excellent education. 6. Public safety / crime — oppose (medium confidence) Evidence: 3 items across 3 sources Evidence tier: 1 — Direct candidate policy/questionnaire/voting evidence Summary: Dianne Mitchell has a source-backed statement on Public safety: CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY 7. Immigration — oppose (medium confidence) Evidence: 2 items across 2 sources Evidence tier: 1 — Direct candidate policy/questionnaire/voting evidence Summary: Dianne Mitchell has a source-backed statement on Immigration: should do more to physically secure the southern border. 8. Civil liberties and privacy — support (medium confidence) Evidence: 4 items across 4 sources Evidence tier: 1 — Direct candidate policy/questionnaire/voting evidence Summary: Dianne Mitchell 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. Campaign promises and policy plans 1. Election integrity Dianne Mitchell's Ballotpedia questionnaire answer indicates a stated position on Election integrity: Dexter Reaves (D) advanced from the Democratic primary for South Carolina House of Representatives District 21 without appearing on the ballot. Quote: “Dexter Reaves (D) advanced from the Democratic primary for South Carolina House of Representatives District 21 without appearing on the ballot.” Source: Dianne Mitchell - Ballotpedia — https://ballotpedia.org/Dianne_Mitchell 2. Election integrity Dianne Mitchell has a source-backed statement on Election integrity: ELECTIONS AND VOTING: People should be able to vote without photo identification. States should join the National Popular Vote Interstate Compact which makes the Electoral College irrelevant. Quote: “ELECTIONS AND VOTING: People should be able to vote without photo identification. States should join the National Popular Vote Interstate Compact which makes the Electoral College irrelevant.” Source: Voter Guide Profile for SC State House, District 21 candidate - Dianne Mitchell — https://ivoterguide.com/candidate/88859/race/23515/election/1337 3. Election integrity Dianne Mitchell has a source-backed statement on Election integrity: Get Absentee Ballot: Get Voter Guide Release Alerts Find an iVoterGuide Partner Our work would not be possible without our powerful coalition of partner organizations. Quote: “Get Absentee Ballot: Get Voter Guide Release Alerts Find an iVoterGuide Partner Our work would not be possible without our powerful coalition of partner organizations.” Source: SC voter guide for the Special General SD12, HD88, HD21 election on Dec 23, 2025. — https://ivoterguide.com/voter-guide/eleck/1367 4. Education Dianne Mitchell 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. Quote: “Student Connection: Visiting the State House The 2nd regular session of the 126th South Carolina General Assembly will convene on Tuesday, January 13, 2026.” Source: South Carolina Legislature Online — https://www.scstatehouse.gov/index.php?FULLSITE=1 5. Civil liberties and privacy Dianne Mitchell has a source-backed statement on Civil liberties and privacy: Dianne Mitchell for House (“we,” “us,” or “our”) values your privacy and is committed to handling your personal information responsibly. Quote: “Dianne Mitchell for House (“we,” “us,” or “our”) values your privacy and is committed to handling your personal information responsibly.” Source: Dianne Mitchell for SC House — https://www.mitchellforhouse.com/privacy 6. Campaign finance Dianne Mitchell has a source-backed statement on Campaign finance: To process donations and comply with campaign finance laws: To respond to your inquiries or requests To improve our website, emails, and engagement strategy To send political communications (emails, texts, or calls) To protect against fraud and ensure security To comply with legal obligations Quote: “To process donations and comply with campaign finance laws: To respond to your inquiries or requests To improve our website, emails, and engagement strategy To send political communications (emails, texts, or calls) To protect against fraud and ensure security To comply with legal obligations 3. How We Share Your Information not sell your personal information. We may share it only in limited circumstances: With trusted service providers (e.g., donation processors, email/SMS platforms, website hosts) As required by law (e.g., FEC reporting requirements) With successor campaigns or political committees In compliance with court orders or government investigations SMS Carrier Compliance: Your phone number will” Source: Dianne Mitchell for SC House — https://www.mitchellforhouse.com/privacy 7. Election integrity Dianne Mitchell has a source-backed statement on Election integrity: You may receive messages about events, voting reminders, or donation opportunities: Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. To remember your preferences To track site usage and improve performance To serve relevant ads and measure results 6. How Long We Keep Your Data W Quote: “You may receive messages about events, voting reminders, or donation opportunities: Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. To remember your preferences To track site usage and improve performance To serve relevant ads and measure results 6. How Long We Keep Your Data We retain your personal information: For as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes listed above” Source: Dianne Mitchell for SC House — https://www.mitchellforhouse.com/privacy 8. Abortion and reproductive rights Dianne Mitchell has a source-backed statement on Abortion and reproductive rights: Wade —the original Supreme Court case which removed the right to life for unborn Americans by legalizing abortion—has been overturned, that doesn’t mean the enemies of life will stop trying to eliminate this fundamental right . Quote: “Wade —the original Supreme Court case which removed the right to life for unborn Americans by legalizing abortion—has been overturned, that doesn’t mean the enemies of life will stop trying to eliminate this fundamental right .” Source: Right to Life — https://ivoterguide.com/issue 9. Healthcare Dianne Mitchell has a source-backed statement on Healthcare: It is expanding reproductive health care for service Quote: “It is expanding reproductive health care for service” Source: Right to Life — https://ivoterguide.com/issue 10. Cost of living Dianne Mitchell has a source-backed statement on Cost of living: Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive taxpayer funds from federal, state, or local governments (including Title X grants). Quote: “Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive taxpayer funds from federal, state, or local governments (including Title X grants).” Source: Voter Guide Profile for SC State House, District 21 candidate - Dianne Mitchell — https://ivoterguide.com/candidate/88859/race/23515/election/1337 Source-backed claims 1. Election integrity — supports Dianne Mitchell's Ballotpedia questionnaire answer indicates a stated position on Election integrity: Dexter Reaves (D) advanced from the Democratic primary for South Carolina House of Representatives District 21 without appearing on the ballot. Quote: “Dexter Reaves (D) advanced from the Democratic primary for South Carolina House of Representatives District 21 without appearing on the ballot.” Source: Dianne Mitchell - Ballotpedia — https://ballotpedia.org/Dianne_Mitchell 2. Election integrity — supports Dianne Mitchell has a source-backed statement on Election integrity: ELECTIONS AND VOTING: People should be able to vote without photo identification. States should join the National Popular Vote Interstate Compact which makes the Electoral College irrelevant. Quote: “ELECTIONS AND VOTING: People should be able to vote without photo identification. States should join the National Popular Vote Interstate Compact which makes the Electoral College irrelevant.” Source: Voter Guide Profile for SC State House, District 21 candidate - Dianne Mitchell — https://ivoterguide.com/candidate/88859/race/23515/election/1337 3. Election integrity — promised Dianne Mitchell has a source-backed statement on Election integrity: Get Absentee Ballot: Get Voter Guide Release Alerts Find an iVoterGuide Partner Our work would not be possible without our powerful coalition of partner organizations. Quote: “Get Absentee Ballot: Get Voter Guide Release Alerts Find an iVoterGuide Partner Our work would not be possible without our powerful coalition of partner organizations.” Source: SC voter guide for the Special General SD12, HD88, HD21 election on Dec 23, 2025. — https://ivoterguide.com/voter-guide/eleck/1367 4. Education — promised Dianne Mitchell 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. Quote: “Student Connection: Visiting the State House The 2nd regular session of the 126th South Carolina General Assembly will convene on Tuesday, January 13, 2026.” Source: South Carolina Legislature Online — https://www.scstatehouse.gov/index.php?FULLSITE=1 5. Taxes and spending — opposes Dianne Mitchell's fitsnews.com source gives a direct Tier 1 answer on Taxes and spending: Forgot your password? “I’m running for state house to uphold conservative Republican principles in Columbia, such as small government, fiscal discipline, SC values and transparency,” Mitchell told FITSNews , adding that “far too many politicians Quote: “Forgot your password? “I’m running for state house to uphold conservative Republican principles in Columbia, such as small government, fiscal discipline, SC values and transparency,” Mitchell told FITSNews , adding that “far too many politicians promise one thing and then break their promises once they’re elected.” “You have my word: I will always stay true to my values and lead with integrity. I will fight every day to eliminate the income tax, stop corruption in state government, and fight for judicial reform,” Mitchell said. Mitchell earned the endorsements of Greenville sheriff Hobart Lewis , upstate businessman John Warren and multiple S.C. House members including Thomas Beach , Mike Burns , Stephen Frank , Sarita Edgerton , Jay Kilmartin , Joe White , Lee Gilreath , Jordan Pace and April Cromer Cromer told FITSNews she has “known Dianne Mitchell for years and have the utmost love and respect for her.”” Source: State House Watch: New Entries In Upstate Special Elections - FITSNews — https://www.fitsnews.com/2025/09/03/state-house-watch-new-entries-in-upstate-special-elections/ 6. Civil liberties and privacy — promised Dianne Mitchell has a source-backed statement on Civil liberties and privacy: Dianne Mitchell for House (“we,” “us,” or “our”) values your privacy and is committed to handling your personal information responsibly. Quote: “Dianne Mitchell for House (“we,” “us,” or “our”) values your privacy and is committed to handling your personal information responsibly.” Source: Dianne Mitchell for SC House — https://www.mitchellforhouse.com/privacy 7. Campaign finance — opposes Dianne Mitchell has a source-backed statement on Campaign finance: To process donations and comply with campaign finance laws: To respond to your inquiries or requests To improve our website, emails, and engagement strategy To send political communications (emails, texts, or calls) To protect against fraud and ensure security To comply with legal obligations Quote: “To process donations and comply with campaign finance laws: To respond to your inquiries or requests To improve our website, emails, and engagement strategy To send political communications (emails, texts, or calls) To protect against fraud and ensure security To comply with legal obligations 3. How We Share Your Information not sell your personal information. We may share it only in limited circumstances: With trusted service providers (e.g., donation processors, email/SMS platforms, website hosts) As required by law (e.g., FEC reporting requirements) With successor campaigns or political committees In compliance with court orders or government investigations SMS Carrier Compliance: Your phone number will” Source: Dianne Mitchell for SC House — https://www.mitchellforhouse.com/privacy 8. Election integrity — supports Dianne Mitchell has a source-backed statement on Election integrity: You may receive messages about events, voting reminders, or donation opportunities: Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. To remember your preferences To track site usage and improve performance To serve relevant ads and measure results 6. How Long We Keep Your Data W Quote: “You may receive messages about events, voting reminders, or donation opportunities: Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. To remember your preferences To track site usage and improve performance To serve relevant ads and measure results 6. How Long We Keep Your Data We retain your personal information: For as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes listed above” Source: Dianne Mitchell for SC House — https://www.mitchellforhouse.com/privacy 9. Jobs and economy — supports Dianne Mitchell 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 Ren Quote: “iVoterGuide - Jobs: iVoterGuide is a division of AFA Action, the governmental affairs affiliate of American Family Association. AFA Action's mission is to inform and mobilize individuals to strengthen the biblical foundations of America. AFA Action has three divisions: Center for Judicial Renewal, Government Affairs, and iVoterGuide.” Source: iVoterGuide - Jobs — https://ivoterguide.com/jobs 10. Abortion and reproductive rights — opposes Dianne Mitchell has a source-backed statement on Abortion and reproductive rights: Wade —the original Supreme Court case which removed the right to life for unborn Americans by legalizing abortion—has been overturned, that doesn’t mean the enemies of life will stop trying to eliminate this fundamental right . Quote: “Wade —the original Supreme Court case which removed the right to life for unborn Americans by legalizing abortion—has been overturned, that doesn’t mean the enemies of life will stop trying to eliminate this fundamental right .” Source: Right to Life — https://ivoterguide.com/issue 11. Election integrity — supports Dianne Mitchell has a source-backed statement on Election integrity: Understanding the right to life—and where the candidates on your ballot align—is essential to voting wisely. Quote: “Understanding the right to life—and where the candidates on your ballot align—is essential to voting wisely.” Source: Right to Life — https://ivoterguide.com/issue 12. Healthcare — supports Dianne Mitchell has a source-backed statement on Healthcare: It is expanding reproductive health care for service Quote: “It is expanding reproductive health care for service” Source: Right to Life — https://ivoterguide.com/issue Use this as a portable research snapshot; verify live sources before making final voting decisions.