Civic Compass candidate profile Candidate: Jason Belton Race: Secretary of State — South Carolina Party: Democratic Data source: Database-backed profile Election slug: sc-candidate-profile-enrichment Open online: https://www.ballotvibe.com/candidates/jason-belton-democratic?election=sc-candidate-profile-enrichment Compare this race: https://www.ballotvibe.com/races/sc-2026-secretary-of-state-south-carolina?election=sc-candidate-profile-enrichment Open ballot plan: https://www.ballotvibe.com/plan?election=sc-candidate-profile-enrichment#plan-sc-2026-secretary-of-state-south-carolina Flag candidate evidence: https://www.ballotvibe.com/trust?election=sc-candidate-profile-enrichment&claimReference=Jason+Belton+%E2%80%94+Secretary+of+State+%E2%80%94+South+Carolina#corrections Exported: 2026-11-08T08:44:35.162Z Summary Jason Belton is a Democratic nominee for secretary of state after the June 9, 2026 South Carolina primary. Biography Age: Not sourced yet Career: Not sourced yet Evidence coverage Claims loaded: 56 Source-backed claims: 56 Issue position coverage: 100% Position confidence: medium Unknown issue axes: 0 Top issue positions 1. Healthcare — support (medium confidence) Evidence: 2 items across 2 sources Evidence tier: 1 — Direct candidate policy/questionnaire/voting evidence Summary: Jason Belton's jasonhealth.com source gives a direct Tier 1 answer on Healthcare: How it works? We have 2,300 labs in 47 states (all states except NY, NJ, RI). View lab locations and hours . Most labs are open Monday - Friday, many are open on Saturdays. Most are open early, some are open late. We'll show you working hours for each lab. Pick a lab that’s con 2. Cost of living / housing — support (high confidence) Evidence: 4 items across 4 sources Evidence tier: 1 — Direct candidate policy/questionnaire/voting evidence Summary: Jason Belton's Ballotpedia questionnaire answer indicates a stated position on Cost of living: I currently serve as the Ethics Chair for the Executive Board and as Director of the SC Workers Foundation. 3. Taxes and spending — oppose (high confidence) Evidence: 4 items across 3 sources Evidence tier: 1 — Direct candidate policy/questionnaire/voting evidence Summary: Jason Belton's Ballotpedia questionnaire answer indicates a stated position on Taxes and spending: By partnering with other state agencies and utilizing existing state-funded buildings, we will create local hubs for business registration and services at no additional cost to the taxpayer. 4. Jobs and economy — support (high confidence) Evidence: 4 items across 4 sources Evidence tier: 1 — Direct candidate policy/questionnaire/voting evidence Summary: Jason Belton's Ballotpedia questionnaire answer indicates a stated position on Jobs and economy: What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about? I am driven by a commitment to transparency, integrity, and economic growth in South Carolina. My top priority is Business Empowerment: streamlining filings and cutting red tape so entrepreneurs can 5. Education — support (medium confidence) Evidence: 2 items across 2 sources Evidence tier: 1 — Direct candidate policy/questionnaire/voting evidence Summary: Jason Belton's Ballotpedia questionnaire answer indicates a stated position on Education: Who represents me? What's on my ballot? • Elections in 2026 • How to vote • How to run for office • Ballot measures Government Who represents me? • U.S. President • U.S. Congress • Federal courts • State executives • State legislature • State and local courts • Counties 6. Public safety / crime — support (low confidence) Evidence: 1 item across 1 source Evidence tier: 4 — Party-platform fallback inference; candidate-specific evidence should override when available Summary: Jason Belton'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. 7. Immigration — support (medium confidence) Evidence: 2 items across 2 sources Evidence tier: 1 — Direct candidate policy/questionnaire/voting evidence Summary: Jason Belton's jasonuniverse.com source gives a direct Tier 1 answer on Immigration: How Much Did Taylor Swift’s Wedding to Travis Kelce Cost? We use vendors that may also process your information to help provide our services. Go to PMC.com Most Popular Jesse Eisenberg Is Getting Polish Citizenship and Wants to Work More in Europe: In the U.S., the "Kind of 8. Civil liberties and privacy — support (high confidence) Evidence: 3 items across 3 sources Evidence tier: 1 — Direct candidate policy/questionnaire/voting evidence Summary: Jason Belton's Ballotpedia questionnaire answer indicates a stated position on Civil liberties and privacy: By placing a constitutional officer—who is directly accountable to the voters—at the head of our election system, we can ensure total transparency and uniform standards across all counties. Campaign promises and policy plans 1. Environment and energy Jason Belton's jasonuniverse.com source gives a direct Tier 1 answer on Environment and energy: How was it for you? It was so fun. There were some mistakes that only we know. But the energy and love from fans was so incredible. I really had so much fun, too. We had a lot of worries going into it, but it was so fun. Can you talk through the preparation proces Quote: “How was it for you? It was so fun. There were some mistakes that only we know. But the energy and love from fans was so incredible. I really had so much fun, too. We had a lot of worries going into it, but it was so fun. Can you talk through the preparation process a bit? I’m sure it was hard to put together the set list. Putting the set list together was actually the hardest part. For a tour, the people who come are people who know our songs. Because it’s Coachella, of course our fans will come, but there are also “muggles” [laughs] who will be there, right? “Would they know this song? Should we even do this song?” We thought a lot about it. In the end though, we wanted to focus on the fact that this year marks our 20th anniversary and show our history in the set list. We put it together with that in mind. But even up until our last rehearsal, we were making changes, removing and adding songs.” Source: Taeyang Talks Solo Album 'Quintessence,' Big Bang Coachella Set — https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-features/taeyang-big-bang-quintessence-coachella-interview-1235562432/ 2. Cost of living Jason Belton's jasonuniverse.com source gives a direct Tier 1 answer on Cost of living: What’s your favorite song today? I’ll choose “G.O.A.T.” [Laughs.] When we first started putting the album together, our global team and A&R, no lie, brought around 2,000 songs. More than that. And I’ve never worked in that way, where I’m receiving songs, and it’s not as c Quote: “What’s your favorite song today? I’ll choose “G.O.A.T.” [Laughs.] When we first started putting the album together, our global team and A&R, no lie, brought around 2,000 songs. More than that. And I’ve never worked in that way, where I’m receiving songs, and it’s not as customized — it feels like I need to come in and re-interpret a song that’s already made. It’s hard to find songs that match me from that, but I was so thankful that they found me that many tracks and I listened to all of them, really. [In English:] Most of them? They were OK. We narrowed them down, and my two favorite ones were “G.O.A.T” and “4U.” As soon as I heard them, they felt like the sound and texture that I’ve been wanting to try, and above all, I immediately thought of the messages I wanted to carry in the songs, so I chose those and started writing. “G.O.A.T” came with that title of “greatest of all time,” with lyrics that had a different direction, but when I thought of how to work with that phrase, I thought, “If it’s my last day, what would I want to say to those I love and those around me?” It became a song that allowed me to convey the message I wanted to express.” Source: Taeyang Talks Solo Album 'Quintessence,' Big Bang Coachella Set — https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-features/taeyang-big-bang-quintessence-coachella-interview-1235562432/ 3. Healthcare Jason Belton's jasonhealth.com source gives a direct Tier 1 answer on Healthcare: How it works? We have 2,300 labs in 47 states (all states except NY, NJ, RI). View lab locations and hours . Most labs are open Monday - Friday, many are open on Saturdays. Most are open early, some are open late. We'll show you working hours for each lab. Pick a lab that’s con Quote: “How it works? We have 2,300 labs in 47 states (all states except NY, NJ, RI). View lab locations and hours . Most labs are open Monday - Friday, many are open on Saturdays. Most are open early, some are open late. We'll show you working hours for each lab. Pick a lab that’s convenient for you. Choose lab tests. Answer a few questions online and our site will suggest relevant tests. Or, search for tests or conditions. These are the exact same tests your doctor orders . Based on the tests you choose we’ll give you an ETA for the results . Pay online. We accept Visa, MasterCard, AmEx, Discover, HSA and FSA cards. No insurance needed . No doctor's order needed, we have our own doctors. This is all you'll have to pay. There will be no additional charges from the lab. Immediately after you pay we’ll give you a lab order to download and take to the lab. We're open 24/7 and lab orders are issued immediately after checkout .” Source: Walk-in Blood Tests in a Lab Near You - Order Online - Jason Health — https://www.jasonhealth.com/ 4. Cost of living Jason Belton's jasonuniverse.com source gives a direct Tier 1 answer on Cost of living: Got A Tip? The 50+ Best Father’s Day Gifts, According to My Dad’s Biggest Fan (Me) From app-controlled paper airplanes to custom billiards-room signs, these are the Father’s Day picks worth gifting this year Gift Guide By Alexis Mikulski Ruiz The 50+ Best Father’s Day Gif Quote: “Got A Tip? The 50+ Best Father’s Day Gifts, According to My Dad’s Biggest Fan (Me) From app-controlled paper airplanes to custom billiards-room signs, these are the Father’s Day picks worth gifting this year Gift Guide By Alexis Mikulski Ruiz The 50+ Best Father’s Day Gifts, According to My Dad’s Biggest Fan (Me) From app-controlled paper airplanes to custom billiards-room signs, these are the Father’s Day picks worth gifting this year Gift Guide By Alexis Mikulski Ruiz 30+ Graduation Gifts for Her That Compete With Cold, Hard Cash From my personal favorite pair of pajamas to a pillow that looks like your pet, these are the best presents for daughters, sisters, and friends The Rest Is Still Unwritten By Alexis Mikulski Ruiz The 40+ Best Mother's Day Gifts, According to a Favorite Child From custom garden gnomes to presents for pet parents, these are the best Mother’s Day picks to gift this year Gift Guide” Source: Gift Guide — https://www.rollingstone.com/product-recommendations/gift-guide/ 5. Taxes and spending Jason Belton's jasonuniverse.com source gives a direct Tier 1 answer on Taxes and spending: Got A Tip? You don’t need a wish list to find the perfect gift for the most important people in your life this season. That’s where our product editors come in. From stocking stuffers for music fans to luxury Christmas presents for your partner, we found the best gift Quote: “Got A Tip? You don’t need a wish list to find the perfect gift for the most important people in your life this season. That’s where our product editors come in. From stocking stuffers for music fans to luxury Christmas presents for your partner, we found the best gift ideas for every occasion, no matter your budget. Jump To : The Hottest and Most Popular Trending Gifts You Should Be Giving in 2024 In Our Gifting Era: The 20 Best Gifts for Taylor Swift Fans Our Favorite Christmas Gifts to Give This Year, From Portable Projectors to Must-Have Box Sets From Tuscan Villas to Prada Slippers, These 22 Luxury Gifts Are Worth the Splurge The Best Gifts for Music Lovers, From Limited-Edition Merch to Portable Speakers These Digital Gifts Can Be Ordered Online (and Delivered Instantly) Gift Guides These Digital Gifts Can Be Ordered Online and Delivered Instantly for Father's Day Short on time or wrapping paper? Consider one of these thoughtful digital Father's Day gifts” Source: Gift Guides 2024: The Best Gifts For Every Occasion — https://www.rollingstone.com/t/gift-guide/ 6. Healthcare Jason Belton's jasonhealth.com source gives a direct Tier 1 answer on Healthcare: How it works? We have 2,300 labs in 47 states (all states except NY, NJ, RI). View lab locations and hours . Most labs are open Monday - Friday, many are open on Saturdays. Most are open early, some are open late. We'll show you working hours for each lab. Pick a lab that’s con Quote: “How it works? We have 2,300 labs in 47 states (all states except NY, NJ, RI). View lab locations and hours . Most labs are open Monday - Friday, many are open on Saturdays. Most are open early, some are open late. We'll show you working hours for each lab. Pick a lab that’s convenient for you. Choose lab tests. Answer a few questions online and our site will suggest relevant tests. Or, search for tests or conditions. These are the exact same tests your doctor orders . Based on the tests you choose we’ll give you an ETA for the results . Pay online. We accept Visa, MasterCard, AmEx, Discover, HSA and FSA cards. No insurance needed . No doctor's order needed, we have our own doctors. This is all you'll have to pay. There will be no additional charges from the lab. Immediately after you pay we’ll give you a lab order to download and take to the lab. We're open 24/7 and lab orders are issued immediately after checkout .” Source: Walk-in Blood Tests in a Lab Near You - Order Online - Jason Health — https://www.jasonhealth.com/ 7. Election integrity Jason Belton's Ballotpedia questionnaire answer indicates a stated position on Election integrity: What organizations or individuals have endorsed your campaign? Note: Ballotpedia reserves the right to edit Candidate Connection survey responses. Any edits made by Ballotpedia will be clearly marked with [brackets] for the public. If the candidate disagrees wi Quote: “What organizations or individuals have endorsed your campaign? Note: Ballotpedia reserves the right to edit Candidate Connection survey responses. Any edits made by Ballotpedia will be clearly marked with [brackets] for the public. If the candidate disagrees with an edit, he or she may request the full removal of the survey response from Ballotpedia.org. Ballotpedia does not edit or correct typographical errors unless the candidate's campaign requests it. Campaign finance summary Campaign finance information for this candidate is not yet available from OpenSecrets . That information will be published here once it is available. See also 2026 Elections” Source: Jason Belton - Ballotpedia — https://ballotpedia.org/Jason_Belton 8. Election integrity Jason Belton has a source-backed statement on Election integrity: Election integrity is the cornerstone of our republic, and it requires ultimate accountability. Quote: “Election integrity is the cornerstone of our republic, and it requires ultimate accountability.” Source: HOME | Jason Belton for SC — https://www.jasonbeltonforsc.com/ 9. Taxes and spending Jason Belton's Ballotpedia questionnaire answer indicates a stated position on Taxes and spending: By partnering with other state agencies and utilizing existing state-funded buildings, we will create local hubs for business registration and services at no additional cost to the taxpayer. Quote: “By partnering with other state agencies and utilizing existing state-funded buildings, we will create local hubs for business registration and services at no additional cost to the taxpayer.” Source: Jason Belton - Ballotpedia — https://ballotpedia.org/Jason_Belton 10. Jobs and economy Jason Belton's Ballotpedia questionnaire answer indicates a stated position on Jobs and economy: We will restore integrity to the non-profit sector by weeding out predators and ensuring your money stays in our communities Empowering Local Business Through Accessibility and Efficiency The backbone of South Carolina’s economy is our local small businesses and Quote: “We will restore integrity to the non-profit sector by weeding out predators and ensuring your money stays in our communities Empowering Local Business Through Accessibility and Efficiency The backbone of South Carolina’s economy is our local small businesses and neighborhood non-profits, yet they are often burdened by "red tape." I will streamline the filing process and eliminate unnecessary bureaucratic hurdles that stifle growth.” Source: Jason Belton - Ballotpedia — https://ballotpedia.org/Jason_Belton Source-backed claims 1. Environment and energy — promised Jason Belton's jasonuniverse.com source gives a direct Tier 1 answer on Environment and energy: How was it for you? It was so fun. There were some mistakes that only we know. But the energy and love from fans was so incredible. I really had so much fun, too. We had a lot of worries going into it, but it was so fun. Can you talk through the preparation proces Quote: “How was it for you? It was so fun. There were some mistakes that only we know. But the energy and love from fans was so incredible. I really had so much fun, too. We had a lot of worries going into it, but it was so fun. Can you talk through the preparation process a bit? I’m sure it was hard to put together the set list. Putting the set list together was actually the hardest part. For a tour, the people who come are people who know our songs. Because it’s Coachella, of course our fans will come, but there are also “muggles” [laughs] who will be there, right? “Would they know this song? Should we even do this song?” We thought a lot about it. In the end though, we wanted to focus on the fact that this year marks our 20th anniversary and show our history in the set list. We put it together with that in mind. But even up until our last rehearsal, we were making changes, removing and adding songs.” Source: Taeyang Talks Solo Album 'Quintessence,' Big Bang Coachella Set — https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-features/taeyang-big-bang-quintessence-coachella-interview-1235562432/ 2. Cost of living — promised Jason Belton's jasonuniverse.com source gives a direct Tier 1 answer on Cost of living: What’s your favorite song today? I’ll choose “G.O.A.T.” [Laughs.] When we first started putting the album together, our global team and A&R, no lie, brought around 2,000 songs. More than that. And I’ve never worked in that way, where I’m receiving songs, and it’s not as c Quote: “What’s your favorite song today? I’ll choose “G.O.A.T.” [Laughs.] When we first started putting the album together, our global team and A&R, no lie, brought around 2,000 songs. More than that. And I’ve never worked in that way, where I’m receiving songs, and it’s not as customized — it feels like I need to come in and re-interpret a song that’s already made. It’s hard to find songs that match me from that, but I was so thankful that they found me that many tracks and I listened to all of them, really. [In English:] Most of them? They were OK. We narrowed them down, and my two favorite ones were “G.O.A.T” and “4U.” As soon as I heard them, they felt like the sound and texture that I’ve been wanting to try, and above all, I immediately thought of the messages I wanted to carry in the songs, so I chose those and started writing. “G.O.A.T” came with that title of “greatest of all time,” with lyrics that had a different direction, but when I thought of how to work with that phrase, I thought, “If it’s my last day, what would I want to say to those I love and those around me?” It became a song that allowed me to convey the message I wanted to express.” Source: Taeyang Talks Solo Album 'Quintessence,' Big Bang Coachella Set — https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-features/taeyang-big-bang-quintessence-coachella-interview-1235562432/ 3. Healthcare — promised Jason Belton's jasonhealth.com source gives a direct Tier 1 answer on Healthcare: How it works? We have 2,300 labs in 47 states (all states except NY, NJ, RI). View lab locations and hours . Most labs are open Monday - Friday, many are open on Saturdays. Most are open early, some are open late. We'll show you working hours for each lab. Pick a lab that’s con Quote: “How it works? We have 2,300 labs in 47 states (all states except NY, NJ, RI). View lab locations and hours . Most labs are open Monday - Friday, many are open on Saturdays. Most are open early, some are open late. We'll show you working hours for each lab. Pick a lab that’s convenient for you. Choose lab tests. Answer a few questions online and our site will suggest relevant tests. Or, search for tests or conditions. These are the exact same tests your doctor orders . Based on the tests you choose we’ll give you an ETA for the results . Pay online. We accept Visa, MasterCard, AmEx, Discover, HSA and FSA cards. No insurance needed . No doctor's order needed, we have our own doctors. This is all you'll have to pay. There will be no additional charges from the lab. Immediately after you pay we’ll give you a lab order to download and take to the lab. We're open 24/7 and lab orders are issued immediately after checkout .” Source: Walk-in Blood Tests in a Lab Near You - Order Online - Jason Health — https://www.jasonhealth.com/ 4. Immigration — opposes Jason Belton's jasonuniverse.com source gives a direct Tier 1 answer on Immigration: How Much Did Taylor Swift’s Wedding to Travis Kelce Cost? We use vendors that may also process your information to help provide our services. Go to PMC.com Most Popular Jesse Eisenberg Is Getting Polish Citizenship and Wants to Work More in Europe: In the U.S., the "Kind of Quote: “How Much Did Taylor Swift’s Wedding to Travis Kelce Cost? We use vendors that may also process your information to help provide our services. Go to PMC.com Most Popular Jesse Eisenberg Is Getting Polish Citizenship and Wants to Work More in Europe: In the U.S., the "Kind of Films I Love Are Increasingly Difficult to Make" The First Photos Of Taylor Swift & Travis Kelce's Wedding Are Here 'The Odyssey' First Reactions Are Raves for Christopher Nolan's 'Astonishing' Epic and 'Flawless Filmmaking': 'Breathtaking, Bold and Perfection' Artist Files Copyright Lawsuit Against David Salle Over Painting Removed from Gallery Show You might also like Auteurs and Showrunners Dominate Emmy Nominations in Writing and Directing Categories 19 hours ago Emily Ratajkowski Is Proving That Single Moms' Sex Lives Sell 3 hours ago Sarah Jessica Parker, Jessica Alba Attend Fendi Couture Show in Rome 2 hours ago Mark Pellington’s ‘This Is Buzz’ Tells the Story of an MTV Revolution — Trailer” Source: Evan Talks Solo Debut, 'Ride or Die,' New Music, Future Plans — https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-features/evan-ride-or-die-interview-new-music-1235580792/ 5. Cost of living — supports Jason Belton's jasonuniverse.com source gives a direct Tier 1 answer on Cost of living: Got A Tip? The 50+ Best Father’s Day Gifts, According to My Dad’s Biggest Fan (Me) From app-controlled paper airplanes to custom billiards-room signs, these are the Father’s Day picks worth gifting this year Gift Guide By Alexis Mikulski Ruiz The 50+ Best Father’s Day Gif Quote: “Got A Tip? The 50+ Best Father’s Day Gifts, According to My Dad’s Biggest Fan (Me) From app-controlled paper airplanes to custom billiards-room signs, these are the Father’s Day picks worth gifting this year Gift Guide By Alexis Mikulski Ruiz The 50+ Best Father’s Day Gifts, According to My Dad’s Biggest Fan (Me) From app-controlled paper airplanes to custom billiards-room signs, these are the Father’s Day picks worth gifting this year Gift Guide By Alexis Mikulski Ruiz 30+ Graduation Gifts for Her That Compete With Cold, Hard Cash From my personal favorite pair of pajamas to a pillow that looks like your pet, these are the best presents for daughters, sisters, and friends The Rest Is Still Unwritten By Alexis Mikulski Ruiz The 40+ Best Mother's Day Gifts, According to a Favorite Child From custom garden gnomes to presents for pet parents, these are the best Mother’s Day picks to gift this year Gift Guide” Source: Gift Guide — https://www.rollingstone.com/product-recommendations/gift-guide/ 6. Taxes and spending — supports Jason Belton's jasonuniverse.com source gives a direct Tier 1 answer on Taxes and spending: Got A Tip? You don’t need a wish list to find the perfect gift for the most important people in your life this season. That’s where our product editors come in. From stocking stuffers for music fans to luxury Christmas presents for your partner, we found the best gift Quote: “Got A Tip? You don’t need a wish list to find the perfect gift for the most important people in your life this season. That’s where our product editors come in. From stocking stuffers for music fans to luxury Christmas presents for your partner, we found the best gift ideas for every occasion, no matter your budget. Jump To : The Hottest and Most Popular Trending Gifts You Should Be Giving in 2024 In Our Gifting Era: The 20 Best Gifts for Taylor Swift Fans Our Favorite Christmas Gifts to Give This Year, From Portable Projectors to Must-Have Box Sets From Tuscan Villas to Prada Slippers, These 22 Luxury Gifts Are Worth the Splurge The Best Gifts for Music Lovers, From Limited-Edition Merch to Portable Speakers These Digital Gifts Can Be Ordered Online (and Delivered Instantly) Gift Guides These Digital Gifts Can Be Ordered Online and Delivered Instantly for Father's Day Short on time or wrapping paper? Consider one of these thoughtful digital Father's Day gifts” Source: Gift Guides 2024: The Best Gifts For Every Occasion — https://www.rollingstone.com/t/gift-guide/ 7. Education — supports Jason Belton's Ballotpedia questionnaire answer indicates a stated position on Education: Who represents me? What's on my ballot? • Elections in 2026 • How to vote • How to run for office • Ballot measures Government Who represents me? • U.S. President • U.S. Congress • Federal courts • State executives • State legislature • State and local courts • Counties Quote: “Who represents me? What's on my ballot? • Elections in 2026 • How to vote • How to run for office • Ballot measures Government Who represents me? • U.S. President • U.S. Congress • Federal courts • State executives • State legislature • State and local courts • Counties • Cities • School districts • Public policy Retrieved from " https://ballotpedia.org/wiki/index.php?title=Jason_Belton&oldid=11241524 " Categories : 2026 challenger 2026 general election 2026 primary (winner) Democratic Party Secretary of State candidate, 2026 Secretary of State candidates South Carolina South Carolina Secretary of State candidate, 2026 Information about voting” Source: Jason Belton - Ballotpedia — https://ballotpedia.org/Jason_Belton 8. Election integrity — promised Jason Belton's Ballotpedia questionnaire answer indicates a stated position on Election integrity: What organizations or individuals have endorsed your campaign? Note: Ballotpedia reserves the right to edit Candidate Connection survey responses. Any edits made by Ballotpedia will be clearly marked with [brackets] for the public. If the candidate disagrees wi Quote: “What organizations or individuals have endorsed your campaign? Note: Ballotpedia reserves the right to edit Candidate Connection survey responses. Any edits made by Ballotpedia will be clearly marked with [brackets] for the public. If the candidate disagrees with an edit, he or she may request the full removal of the survey response from Ballotpedia.org. Ballotpedia does not edit or correct typographical errors unless the candidate's campaign requests it. Campaign finance summary Campaign finance information for this candidate is not yet available from OpenSecrets . That information will be published here once it is available. See also 2026 Elections” Source: Jason Belton - Ballotpedia — https://ballotpedia.org/Jason_Belton 9. Jobs and economy — supports Jason Belton's Ballotpedia questionnaire answer indicates a stated position on Jobs and economy: What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about? I am driven by a commitment to transparency, integrity, and economic growth in South Carolina. My top priority is Business Empowerment: streamlining filings and cutting red tape so entrepreneurs can Quote: “What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about? I am driven by a commitment to transparency, integrity, and economic growth in South Carolina. My top priority is Business Empowerment: streamlining filings and cutting red tape so entrepreneurs can thrive. I am equally passionate about Consumer Protection, specifically holding charities accountable to ensure South Carolinians’ hard-earned donations reach those truly in need. Finally, I advocate for Modernizing Governance, utilizing technology to increase efficiency and secure our public records. By fostering a climate of trust and innovation, we can ensure South Carolina remains the best place to live and do business.” Source: Jason Belton - Ballotpedia — https://ballotpedia.org/Jason_Belton 10. Public investment and taxes — party_position_inferred Jason Belton's Democratic affiliation provides a Tier 4 low-confidence party-line fallback on Public investment and taxes; this is not candidate-specific evidence. Quote: “Democratic party fallback supports Public investment and taxes.” Source: Democratic party-platform fallback signal — party-platform:democratic:fallback 11. Jobs and worker protections — party_position_inferred Jason Belton's Democratic affiliation provides a Tier 4 low-confidence party-line fallback on Jobs and worker protections; this is not candidate-specific evidence. Quote: “Democratic party fallback supports Jobs and worker protections.” Source: Democratic party-platform fallback signal — party-platform:democratic:fallback 12. Public education funding — party_position_inferred Jason Belton's Democratic affiliation provides a Tier 4 low-confidence party-line fallback on Public education funding; this is not candidate-specific evidence. Quote: “Democratic party fallback supports Public education funding.” Source: Democratic party-platform fallback signal — party-platform:democratic:fallback Use this as a portable research snapshot; verify live sources before making final voting decisions.