Civic Compass candidate profile Candidate: Don Chapman Race: South Carolina House of Representatives — SC House District 8 Party: Republican Data source: Database-backed profile Election slug: sc-candidate-profile-enrichment Open online: https://www.ballotvibe.com/candidates/don-chapman-republican?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=Don+Chapman+%E2%80%94+South+Carolina+House+of+Representatives+%E2%80%94+SC+House+District+8#corrections Exported: 2026-11-08T09:37:04.085Z Summary Don Chapman candidate profile assembled from imported source documents and evidence claims. Biography Age: Not sourced yet Career: Not sourced yet Evidence coverage Claims loaded: 55 Source-backed claims: 55 Issue position coverage: 100% Position confidence: high Unknown issue axes: 0 Top issue positions 1. Healthcare — support (medium confidence) Evidence: 5 items across 5 sources Evidence tier: 1 — Direct candidate policy/questionnaire/voting evidence Summary: Don Chapman's ivoterguide.com source gives a direct Tier 1 answer on Healthcare: What does "separation of church and state" mean to you? Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs. Did not answer HEALTHCARE What most closely matches your view on healthcare: A) Healthcare for 2. Cost of living / housing — support (medium confidence) Evidence: 4 items across 4 sources Evidence tier: 1 — Direct candidate policy/questionnaire/voting evidence Summary: Don Chapman has a source-backed statement on Cost of living: I currently serve on the Anderson County Transportation Committee, fighting in District 8 and in Columbia for better roads. 3. Taxes and spending — oppose (medium confidence) Evidence: 5 items across 4 sources Evidence tier: 1 — Direct candidate policy/questionnaire/voting evidence Summary: Don Chapman has a source-backed statement on Taxes and spending: The 2022 state budget keeps the legislature’s promise to continue to cut the state’s income tax. 4. Jobs and economy — support (medium confidence) Evidence: 6 items across 6 sources Evidence tier: 1 — Direct candidate policy/questionnaire/voting evidence Summary: Don Chapman's ivoterguide.com source gives a direct Tier 1 answer on Jobs and economy: What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety? If you are not already receiving our emails, stay up to date with important election alerts, educational articles, and encouraging reminders. I agree to receive text messages at the phone number provid 5. Education — support (medium confidence) Evidence: 4 items across 4 sources Evidence tier: 1 — Direct candidate policy/questionnaire/voting evidence Summary: Don Chapman has a source-backed statement on Education: RAISE TEACHER PAY & EXPAND SCHOOL CHOICE 6. Public safety / crime — oppose (medium confidence) Evidence: 6 items across 6 sources Evidence tier: 1 — Direct candidate policy/questionnaire/voting evidence Summary: Don Chapman has a source-backed statement on Public safety: This bill creates sentence and bond enhancements for a person convicted of a violent crime while out on bond for a previous violent crime. 7. Immigration — oppose (medium confidence) Evidence: 2 items across 2 sources Evidence tier: 1 — Direct candidate policy/questionnaire/voting evidence Summary: Don Chapman's Don Chapman campaign source gives a direct Tier 1 answer on Immigration: What should the United States do to help eradicate the threat of Islamic terrorism? I support the Boycott, Divestment, Sanctions (BDS) movement to pressure Israel to withdraw from occupied territories, remove the separation barrier in the West Bank, allow full equality for 8. Civil liberties and privacy — support (medium confidence) Evidence: 6 items across 6 sources Evidence tier: 1 — Direct candidate policy/questionnaire/voting evidence Summary: Don Chapman has a source-backed statement on Civil liberties and privacy: DEFEND THE 2ND AMENDMENT: The Constitution is the fabric and framework of our great nation. Your 2A rights will not be encroached on. I am a lifetime member of the NRA and will fight against laws that only affect law-abiding gun owners and not deter criminals. I proudly sponsored the " Campaign promises and policy plans 1. Abortion and reproductive rights Don Chapman has a source-backed statement on Abortion and reproductive rights: Pro-Life. Pro-Gun. Pro-Freedom.: I'll always protect the commonsense, conservative values of the people of District 8. Quote: “Pro-Life. Pro-Gun. Pro-Freedom.: I'll always protect the commonsense, conservative values of the people of District 8.” Source: Key Issues | Don Chapman for SC House — https://www.chapmanforschouse.com/issues 2. Healthcare Don Chapman's southcarolinavoyager.com source gives a direct Tier 1 answer on Healthcare: We all face challenges, but looking back would you describe it as a relatively smooth road? In the 5th grade, my Father became disabled after a very serious fall. Financially, my family lost everything as he no insurance and had multiple surgeries while in and out of th Quote: “We all face challenges, but looking back would you describe it as a relatively smooth road? In the 5th grade, my Father became disabled after a very serious fall. Financially, my family lost everything as he no insurance and had multiple surgeries while in and out of the hospital for the next several years. Never thought I would be able to go to college as our parents struggled financially. I applied for college and attended after my brother who was a year older got accepted. Just like him… I worked mostly full-time to pay for college. Was out of work during the 1991 recession for 54 months My father passed away in 1996 just 5 months after Amy and I married. Our architecture and construction business survived the nearly 5 year recession beginning in 2008.” Source: Conversations with Don Chapman – Voyage South Carolina Magazine — https://southcarolinavoyager.com/interview/conversations-with-don-chapman/ 3. Civil liberties and privacy Don Chapman's myreptracker.com source gives a direct Tier 1 answer on Civil liberties and privacy: Which bills has Don Chapman voted on? i Maddy answers using official bill text and legislative records. Always verify before sharing. Sources cited inline MyRepTracker A personalized civic dashboard that helps you connect with your state and federal representat Quote: “Which bills has Don Chapman voted on? i Maddy answers using official bill text and legislative records. Always verify before sharing. Sources cited inline MyRepTracker A personalized civic dashboard that helps you connect with your state and federal representatives, understand bills and votes, and stay informed about the legislation that affects you. Browse US Congress States Elections Issues Company About Contact Privacy Terms © 2026 JustClassic Consulting, Inc. All rights reserved.” Source: Don Chapman - South Carolina | MyRepTracker — https://myreptracker.com/south-carolina/legislators/sc-house-8-don-chapman 4. Civil liberties and privacy Don Chapman has a source-backed statement on Civil liberties and privacy: Join the movement to restore biblical values and constitutional principles in our nation by informing and mobilizing more faith-based voters with the truth. Quote: “Join the movement to restore biblical values and constitutional principles in our nation by informing and mobilizing more faith-based voters with the truth.” Source: iVoterGuide - Jobs — https://ivoterguide.com/jobs 5. Jobs and economy Don Chapman 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 Renewal 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 6. Abortion and reproductive rights Don Chapman 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 7. Civil liberties and privacy Don Chapman's myreptracker.com source gives a direct Tier 1 answer on Civil liberties and privacy: Which bills has Don Chapman voted on? i Maddy answers using official bill text and legislative records. Always verify before sharing. Sources cited inline MyRepTracker A personalized civic dashboard that helps you connect with your state and federal representat Quote: “Which bills has Don Chapman voted on? i Maddy answers using official bill text and legislative records. Always verify before sharing. Sources cited inline MyRepTracker A personalized civic dashboard that helps you connect with your state and federal representatives, understand bills and votes, and stay informed about the legislation that affects you. Browse US Congress States Elections Issues Company About Contact Privacy Terms © 2026 JustClassic Consulting, Inc. All rights reserved.” Source: Don Chapman - South Carolina | MyRepTracker — https://myreptracker.com/south-carolina/legislators/sc-house-8-don-chapman 8. Healthcare Don Chapman 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 9. Taxes and spending Don Chapman's Don Chapman campaign source gives a direct Tier 1 answer on Taxes and spending: What government spending would you reduce in order to balance the budget? Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs. Did not answer Quote: “What government spending would you reduce in order to balance the budget? Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs. Did not answer” Source: Voter Guide Profile for SC State Rep., Dist. 8 candidate - Don Chapman — https://ivoterguide.com/candidate/67095/race/16292/election/958 10. Immigration Don Chapman's Don Chapman campaign source gives a direct Tier 1 answer on Immigration: What should the United States do to help eradicate the threat of Islamic terrorism? I support the Boycott, Divestment, Sanctions (BDS) movement to pressure Israel to withdraw from occupied territories, remove the separation barrier in the West Bank, allow full equality for Quote: “What should the United States do to help eradicate the threat of Islamic terrorism? I support the Boycott, Divestment, Sanctions (BDS) movement to pressure Israel to withdraw from occupied territories, remove the separation barrier in the West Bank, allow full equality for Arab-Palestinian citizens of Israel, and promote the rights of Palestinian refugees. Did not answer IMMIGRATION The U.S. should do more to physically secure the southern border. Did not answer” Source: Voter Guide Profile for SC State Rep., Dist. 8 candidate - Don Chapman — https://ivoterguide.com/candidate/67095/race/16292/election/958 Source-backed claims 1. Abortion and reproductive rights — opposes Don Chapman 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 2. Abortion and reproductive rights — supports Don Chapman has a source-backed statement on Abortion and reproductive rights: Pro-Life. Pro-Gun. Pro-Freedom.: I'll always protect the commonsense, conservative values of the people of District 8. Quote: “Pro-Life. Pro-Gun. Pro-Freedom.: I'll always protect the commonsense, conservative values of the people of District 8.” Source: Key Issues | Don Chapman for SC House — https://www.chapmanforschouse.com/issues 3. Healthcare — promised Don Chapman's southcarolinavoyager.com source gives a direct Tier 1 answer on Healthcare: We all face challenges, but looking back would you describe it as a relatively smooth road? In the 5th grade, my Father became disabled after a very serious fall. Financially, my family lost everything as he no insurance and had multiple surgeries while in and out of th Quote: “We all face challenges, but looking back would you describe it as a relatively smooth road? In the 5th grade, my Father became disabled after a very serious fall. Financially, my family lost everything as he no insurance and had multiple surgeries while in and out of the hospital for the next several years. Never thought I would be able to go to college as our parents struggled financially. I applied for college and attended after my brother who was a year older got accepted. Just like him… I worked mostly full-time to pay for college. Was out of work during the 1991 recession for 54 months My father passed away in 1996 just 5 months after Amy and I married. Our architecture and construction business survived the nearly 5 year recession beginning in 2008.” Source: Conversations with Don Chapman – Voyage South Carolina Magazine — https://southcarolinavoyager.com/interview/conversations-with-don-chapman/ 4. Civil liberties and privacy — supports Don Chapman's myreptracker.com source gives a direct Tier 1 answer on Civil liberties and privacy: Which bills has Don Chapman voted on? i Maddy answers using official bill text and legislative records. Always verify before sharing. Sources cited inline MyRepTracker A personalized civic dashboard that helps you connect with your state and federal representat Quote: “Which bills has Don Chapman voted on? i Maddy answers using official bill text and legislative records. Always verify before sharing. Sources cited inline MyRepTracker A personalized civic dashboard that helps you connect with your state and federal representatives, understand bills and votes, and stay informed about the legislation that affects you. Browse US Congress States Elections Issues Company About Contact Privacy Terms © 2026 JustClassic Consulting, Inc. All rights reserved.” Source: Don Chapman - South Carolina | MyRepTracker — https://myreptracker.com/south-carolina/legislators/sc-house-8-don-chapman 5. Civil liberties and privacy — supports Don Chapman has a source-backed statement on Civil liberties and privacy: Join the movement to restore biblical values and constitutional principles in our nation by informing and mobilizing more faith-based voters with the truth. Quote: “Join the movement to restore biblical values and constitutional principles in our nation by informing and mobilizing more faith-based voters with the truth.” Source: iVoterGuide - Jobs — https://ivoterguide.com/jobs 6. Jobs and economy — supports Don Chapman 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 Renewal 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 7. Guns — opposes Don Chapman has a source-backed statement on Guns: I am a lifetime member of the NRA and will fight against laws that only affect law-abiding gun owners and not deter criminals. Quote: “I am a lifetime member of the NRA and will fight against laws that only affect law-abiding gun owners and not deter criminals.” Source: Key Issues | Don Chapman for SC House — https://www.chapmanforschouse.com/issues 8. Election integrity — supports Don Chapman 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 9. Healthcare — supports Don Chapman 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. Election integrity — supports Don Chapman 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 11. Jobs and economy — supports Don Chapman's Don Chapman campaign source gives a direct Tier 1 answer on Jobs and economy: Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed? I support 'aid in dying' laws which legalize assisted suicide and euthanasia. Did not answer ECONOMY Quote: “Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed? I support 'aid in dying' laws which legalize assisted suicide and euthanasia. Did not answer ECONOMY” Source: Voter Guide Profile for SC State Rep., Dist. 8 candidate - Don Chapman — https://ivoterguide.com/candidate/67095/race/16292/election/958 12. Taxes and spending — promised Don Chapman's Don Chapman campaign source gives a direct Tier 1 answer on Taxes and spending: What government spending would you reduce in order to balance the budget? Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs. Did not answer Quote: “What government spending would you reduce in order to balance the budget? Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs. Did not answer” Source: Voter Guide Profile for SC State Rep., Dist. 8 candidate - Don Chapman — https://ivoterguide.com/candidate/67095/race/16292/election/958 Use this as a portable research snapshot; verify live sources before making final voting decisions.