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Jason Belton

Secretary of State — South Carolina • Party: Democratic

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Jason Belton is a Democratic nominee for secretary of state after the June 9, 2026 South Carolina primary.

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  • Jason Belton is listed as a candidate for Secretary of State — South Carolina.

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  • 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
  • Jason Belton has a source-backed statement on Jobs and economy: The backbone of South Carolina’s economy is our local small businesses and neighborhood non-profits, yet they are often the most burdened by "red tape." I will streamline the filing process and eliminate unnecessary bureaucratic hurdles that stifle growth.
  • 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.

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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 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.”

Touches Environmental stewardship, Infrastructure reliability; not directly matched to the saved profile labels. • Taeyang Talks Solo Album 'Quintessence,' Big Bang Coachella Set

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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 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.”

Touches Economic opportunity, Fair taxation; not directly matched to the saved profile labels. • Taeyang Talks Solo Album 'Quintessence,' Big Bang Coachella Set

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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 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 .”

Touches Healthcare access; not directly matched to the saved profile labels. • Walk-in Blood Tests in a Lab Near You - Order Online - Jason Health

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Immigration

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Touches Public safety, Institutional accountability; not directly matched to the saved profile labels. • Evan Talks Solo Debut, 'Ride or Die,' New Music, Future Plans

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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 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”

Touches Economic opportunity, Fair taxation; not directly matched to the saved profile labels. • Gift Guide

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Campaign promises

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

“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.” • Taeyang Talks Solo Album 'Quintessence,' Big Bang Coachella Set

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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

“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.” • Taeyang Talks Solo Album 'Quintessence,' Big Bang Coachella Set

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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

“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 .” • Walk-in Blood Tests in a Lab Near You - Order Online - Jason Health

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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

“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” • Gift Guide

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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

“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” • Gift Guides 2024: The Best Gifts For Every Occasion

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Policy plans

Major concrete policy plans

Policy plans

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

“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 .” • Walk-in Blood Tests in a Lab Near You - Order Online - Jason Health

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Policy plans

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

“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” • Jason Belton - Ballotpedia

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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.

“Election integrity is the cornerstone of our republic, and it requires ultimate accountability.” • HOME | Jason Belton for SC

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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.

“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.” • Jason Belton - Ballotpedia

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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

“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.” • Jason Belton - Ballotpedia

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Candidate position profile

Normalized issue stances from evidence

This is the canonical data layer the agreement score uses: tiered candidate issue positions, where stronger evidence replaces lower-tier party fallback data.

100% coverage • medium confidence

Healthcare

support • medium confidence

2 evidence items across 2 sources. Strongest source: Local journalism. Evidence tier: 1 — Direct candidate policy/questionnaire/voting evidence.

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

Cost of living / housing

support • high confidence

4 evidence items across 4 sources. Strongest source: Ballotpedia questionnaire. Evidence tier: 1 — Direct candidate policy/questionnaire/voting evidence.

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.

Taxes and spending

oppose • high confidence

4 evidence items across 3 sources. Strongest source: Ballotpedia questionnaire. Evidence tier: 1 — Direct candidate policy/questionnaire/voting evidence.

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.

Jobs and economy

support • high confidence

4 evidence items across 4 sources. Strongest source: Ballotpedia questionnaire. Evidence tier: 1 — Direct candidate policy/questionnaire/voting evidence.

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

Education

support • medium confidence

2 evidence items across 2 sources. Strongest source: Ballotpedia questionnaire. Evidence tier: 1 — Direct candidate policy/questionnaire/voting evidence.

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

Public safety / crime

support • low confidence

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

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.

Immigration

support • medium confidence

2 evidence items across 2 sources. Strongest source: Local journalism. Evidence tier: 1 — Direct candidate policy/questionnaire/voting evidence.

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

Civil liberties and privacy

support • high confidence

3 evidence items across 3 sources. Strongest source: Ballotpedia questionnaire. Evidence tier: 1 — Direct candidate policy/questionnaire/voting evidence.

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.

Elections and democracy

support • high confidence

8 evidence items across 4 sources. Strongest source: Ballotpedia questionnaire. Evidence tier: 1 — Direct candidate policy/questionnaire/voting evidence.

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

Environment and energy

support • medium confidence

2 evidence items across 2 sources. Strongest source: Local journalism. Evidence tier: 1 — Direct candidate policy/questionnaire/voting evidence.

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

Abortion and reproductive rights

support • low confidence

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

Jason Belton'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 • low confidence

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

Jason Belton'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 • 0 agreed • 0 disagreed • 12 unknown

User issue coverage

0/12

Candidate issue coverage

12/12

Comparable positions

0/12

Overall agreement

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Tier 1 — 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 • 3 evidence items

Source: Ballotpedia questionnaire

Agreement

N/A

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.

Cost of living / housing

unknown

Your position

Unknown

No saved official issue position for this issue

Candidate position

Support

high confidence • 4 evidence items

Source: Ballotpedia questionnaire

Agreement

N/A

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.

Education

unknown

Your position

Unknown

No saved official issue position for this issue

Candidate position

Support

medium confidence • 2 evidence items

Source: Ballotpedia questionnaire

Agreement

N/A

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

Elections and democracy

unknown

Your position

Unknown

No saved official issue position for this issue

Candidate position

Support

high confidence • 8 evidence items

Source: Ballotpedia questionnaire

Agreement

N/A

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

Environment and energy

unknown

Your position

Unknown

No saved official issue position for this issue

Candidate position

Support

medium confidence • 2 evidence items

Source: Local journalism

Agreement

N/A

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

Healthcare

unknown

Your position

Unknown

No saved official issue position for this issue

Candidate position

Support

medium confidence • 2 evidence items

Source: Local journalism

Agreement

N/A

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

Immigration

unknown

Your position

Unknown

No saved official issue position for this issue

Candidate position

Support

medium confidence • 2 evidence items

Source: Local journalism

Agreement

N/A

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

Jobs and economy

unknown

Your position

Unknown

No saved official issue position for this issue

Candidate position

Support

high confidence • 4 evidence items

Source: Ballotpedia questionnaire

Agreement

N/A

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

Taxes and spending

unknown

Your position

Unknown

No saved official issue position for this issue

Candidate position

Oppose

high confidence • 4 evidence items

Source: Ballotpedia questionnaire

Agreement

N/A

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.

Tier 4 — 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 • 1 evidence item

Source: Party platform

Agreement

N/A

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

Guns

unknown

Your position

Unknown

No saved official issue position for this issue

Candidate position

Support

low confidence • 1 evidence item

Source: Party platform

Agreement

N/A

Jason Belton'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.

Public safety / crime

unknown

Your position

Unknown

No saved official issue position for this issue

Candidate position

Support

low confidence • 1 evidence item

Source: Party platform

Agreement

N/A

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.

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

Secretary of State — South Carolina

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Evidence record

Claims linked to sources

56 claims
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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

Issue: Environment and energy

Environmental stewardshipInfrastructure reliability
“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.”
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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

Issue: Cost of living

Economic opportunityFair taxation
“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.”
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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

Issue: Healthcare

Healthcare access
“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 .”
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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

Issue: Immigration

Public safetyInstitutional accountability
“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”
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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

Issue: Cost of living

Economic opportunityFair taxation
“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”
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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

Issue: Taxes and spending

Fiscal responsibilityFair taxation
“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”
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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

Issue: Education

Education quality
“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”
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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

Issue: Election integrity

Government transparencyInstitutional accountability
“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”
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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

Issue: Jobs and economy

Economic opportunitySmall business support
“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.”
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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.

Issue: Public investment and taxes

Fair taxation
“Democratic party fallback supports Public investment and taxes.”
Democratic party-platform fallback signalDemocratic party-platform fallback • Lowest-tier party-line fallback used only when candidate-specific evidence is missing or thin. Candidate-specific direct evidence overrides this signal. • fetched 2026-07-09Unlinked source URL: party-platform:democratic:fallback
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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.

Issue: Jobs and worker protections

Economic opportunity
“Democratic party fallback supports Jobs and worker protections.”
Democratic party-platform fallback signalDemocratic party-platform fallback • Lowest-tier party-line fallback used only when candidate-specific evidence is missing or thin. Candidate-specific direct evidence overrides this signal. • fetched 2026-07-09Unlinked source URL: party-platform:democratic:fallback
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Jason Belton'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
“Democratic party fallback supports Public education funding.”
Democratic party-platform fallback signalDemocratic party-platform fallback • Lowest-tier party-line fallback used only when candidate-specific evidence is missing or thin. Candidate-specific direct evidence overrides this signal. • fetched 2026-07-09Unlinked source URL: party-platform:democratic:fallback
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Jason Belton'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
“Democratic party fallback supports Clean energy climate and environment.”
Democratic party-platform fallback signalDemocratic party-platform fallback • Lowest-tier party-line fallback used only when candidate-specific evidence is missing or thin. Candidate-specific direct evidence overrides this signal. • fetched 2026-07-09Unlinked source URL: party-platform:democratic:fallback
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Jason Belton'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
“Democratic party fallback supports Gun safety background checks and red flag laws.”
Democratic party-platform fallback signalDemocratic party-platform fallback • Lowest-tier party-line fallback used only when candidate-specific evidence is missing or thin. Candidate-specific direct evidence overrides this signal. • fetched 2026-07-09Unlinked source URL: party-platform:democratic:fallback
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Jason Belton'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
“Democratic party fallback supports Pathway citizenship legal immigration.”
Democratic party-platform fallback signalDemocratic party-platform fallback • Lowest-tier party-line fallback used only when candidate-specific evidence is missing or thin. Candidate-specific direct evidence overrides this signal. • fetched 2026-07-09Unlinked source URL: party-platform:democratic:fallback
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Jason Belton'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
“Democratic party fallback supports Voting rights democracy and elections.”
Democratic party-platform fallback signalDemocratic party-platform fallback • Lowest-tier party-line fallback used only when candidate-specific evidence is missing or thin. Candidate-specific direct evidence overrides this signal. • fetched 2026-07-09Unlinked source URL: party-platform:democratic:fallback
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Jason Belton'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
“Democratic party fallback supports Civil liberties and privacy protections.”
Democratic party-platform fallback signalDemocratic party-platform fallback • Lowest-tier party-line fallback used only when candidate-specific evidence is missing or thin. Candidate-specific direct evidence overrides this signal. • fetched 2026-07-09Unlinked source URL: party-platform:democratic:fallback
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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.

Issue: Criminal justice reform and public safety accountability

Public safetyCivil liberties
“Democratic party fallback supports Criminal justice reform and public safety accountability.”
Democratic party-platform fallback signalDemocratic party-platform fallback • Lowest-tier party-line fallback used only when candidate-specific evidence is missing or thin. Candidate-specific direct evidence overrides this signal. • fetched 2026-07-09Unlinked source URL: party-platform:democratic:fallback
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Jason Belton'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
“Democratic party fallback supports Cost of living public intervention.”
Democratic party-platform fallback signalDemocratic party-platform fallback • Lowest-tier party-line fallback used only when candidate-specific evidence is missing or thin. Candidate-specific direct evidence overrides this signal. • fetched 2026-07-09Unlinked source URL: party-platform:democratic:fallback
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Jason Belton'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
“Democratic party fallback supports Abortion and reproductive rights.”
Democratic party-platform fallback signalDemocratic party-platform fallback • Lowest-tier party-line fallback used only when candidate-specific evidence is missing or thin. Candidate-specific direct evidence overrides this signal. • fetched 2026-07-09Unlinked source URL: party-platform:democratic:fallback
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Jason Belton'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
“Democratic party fallback supports Healthcare expansion.”
Democratic party-platform fallback signalDemocratic party-platform fallback • Lowest-tier party-line fallback used only when candidate-specific evidence is missing or thin. Candidate-specific direct evidence overrides this signal. • fetched 2026-07-09Unlinked source URL: party-platform:democratic:fallback
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Jason Belton has a source-backed statement 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.

Issue: Civil liberties and privacy

Civil libertiesPersonal 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.”
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Jason Belton has a source-backed statement on Jobs and economy: The backbone of South Carolina’s economy is our local small businesses and neighborhood non-profits, yet they are often the most burdened by "red tape." I will streamline the filing process and eliminate unnecessary bureaucratic hurdles that stifle growth.

Issue: Jobs and economy

Economic opportunitySmall business support
“The backbone of South Carolina’s economy is our local small businesses and neighborhood non-profits, yet they are often the most burdened by "red tape." I will streamline the filing process and eliminate unnecessary bureaucratic hurdles that stifle growth.”
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Jason Belton has a source-backed statement on Election integrity: Election integrity is the cornerstone of our republic, and it requires ultimate accountability.

Issue: Election integrity

Government transparencyInstitutional accountability
“Election integrity is the cornerstone of our republic, and it requires ultimate accountability.”
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Jason Belton has lower-tier biography/profile context related to Election integrity; treat this as an inferred priority, not an explicit policy stance.

Issue: Election integrity

Candidate biography/context signal
“Jason Belton is a Democratic nominee for secretary of state after the June 9, 2026 South Carolina primary. Labor organizer and public servant; SC AFL-CIO state operations/field director”
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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.

Issue: Civil liberties and privacy

Civil libertiesPersonal 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.”
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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.

Issue: Cost of living

Economic opportunityFair taxation
“I currently serve as the Ethics Chair for the Executive Board and as Director of the SC Workers Foundation.”
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Jason Belton's Ballotpedia questionnaire answer indicates a stated position on Campaign finance: Campaign finance Endorsements Belton received the following endorsements.

Issue: Campaign finance

Government transparencyAnti-corruption
“Campaign finance Endorsements Belton received the following endorsements.”
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Jason Belton's Ballotpedia questionnaire answer indicates a stated position on Government transparency: As your Secretary of State, I will break this stronghold by demanding total transparency.

Issue: Government transparency

Government transparencyAnti-corruption
“As your Secretary of State, I will break this stronghold by demanding total transparency.”
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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.

Issue: Taxes and spending

Fiscal responsibilityFair taxation
“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.”
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Jason Belton's Ballotpedia questionnaire answer indicates a stated position on Environment and energy: By fostering a climate of trust and innovation, we can ensure South Carolina remains the best place to live and do business.

Issue: Environment and energy

Environmental stewardshipInfrastructure reliability
“By fostering a climate of trust and innovation, we can ensure South Carolina remains the best place to live and do business.”
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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

Issue: Jobs and economy

Economic opportunitySmall business support
“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.”
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Jason Belton's Ballotpedia questionnaire answer indicates a stated position on Election integrity: Contents 1 Elections 1.1 2026 1.1.1 Campaign finance 1.1.2 Endorsements 2 Campaign themes 2.1 2026 3 Campaign finance summary 4 See also 5 External links 6 Footnotes Elections 2026 See also:  South Carolina Secretary of State election, 2026 South Carolina

Issue: Election integrity

Government transparencyInstitutional accountability
“Contents 1 Elections 1.1 2026 1.1.1 Campaign finance 1.1.2 Endorsements 2 Campaign themes 2.1 2026 3 Campaign finance summary 4 See also 5 External links 6 Footnotes Elections 2026 See also:  South Carolina Secretary of State election, 2026 South Carolina Secretary of State election, 2026 (June 9 Democratic primary) South Carolina Secretary of State election, 2026 (June 9 Republican primary) General election The general election will occur on November 3, 2026.”
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Jason Belton's Democratic affiliation provides a lowest-tier fallback signal on Guns; this is not candidate-specific evidence.

Issue: Guns

Gun safety
“Democratic party affiliation fallback for Guns.”
Democratic party-platform fallback signalDemocratic party-platform fallback • Lowest-tier party-line fallback used only when candidate-specific evidence is missing or thin. Candidate-specific direct evidence overrides this signal. • fetched 2026-07-09Unlinked source URL: party-platform:democratic:fallback
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Jason Belton's Democratic affiliation provides a lowest-tier fallback signal on Abortion and reproductive rights; this is not candidate-specific evidence.

Issue: Abortion and reproductive rights

Reproductive rights
“Democratic party affiliation fallback for Abortion and reproductive rights.”
Democratic party-platform fallback signalDemocratic party-platform fallback • Lowest-tier party-line fallback used only when candidate-specific evidence is missing or thin. Candidate-specific direct evidence overrides this signal. • fetched 2026-07-09Unlinked source URL: party-platform:democratic:fallback
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Jason Belton's Democratic affiliation provides a lowest-tier fallback signal on Environment and energy; this is not candidate-specific evidence.

Issue: Environment and energy

Environmental stewardship
“Democratic party affiliation fallback for Environment and energy.”
Democratic party-platform fallback signalDemocratic party-platform fallback • Lowest-tier party-line fallback used only when candidate-specific evidence is missing or thin. Candidate-specific direct evidence overrides this signal. • fetched 2026-07-09Unlinked source URL: party-platform:democratic:fallback
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Jason Belton's Democratic affiliation provides a lowest-tier fallback signal on Election integrity; this is not candidate-specific evidence.

Issue: Election integrity

Voting rights
“Democratic party affiliation fallback for Election integrity.”
Democratic party-platform fallback signalDemocratic party-platform fallback • Lowest-tier party-line fallback used only when candidate-specific evidence is missing or thin. Candidate-specific direct evidence overrides this signal. • fetched 2026-07-09Unlinked source URL: party-platform:democratic:fallback
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Jason Belton's Democratic affiliation provides a lowest-tier fallback signal on Civil liberties and privacy; this is not candidate-specific evidence.

Issue: Civil liberties and privacy

Civil liberties
“Democratic party affiliation fallback for Civil liberties and privacy.”
Democratic party-platform fallback signalDemocratic party-platform fallback • Lowest-tier party-line fallback used only when candidate-specific evidence is missing or thin. Candidate-specific direct evidence overrides this signal. • fetched 2026-07-09Unlinked source URL: party-platform:democratic:fallback
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Jason Belton's Democratic affiliation provides a lowest-tier fallback signal on Immigration; this is not candidate-specific evidence.

Issue: Immigration

Citizenship pathLegal immigration
“Democratic party affiliation fallback for Immigration.”
Democratic party-platform fallback signalDemocratic party-platform fallback • Lowest-tier party-line fallback used only when candidate-specific evidence is missing or thin. Candidate-specific direct evidence overrides this signal. • fetched 2026-07-09Unlinked source URL: party-platform:democratic:fallback
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Jason Belton's Democratic affiliation provides a lowest-tier fallback signal on Public safety; this is not candidate-specific evidence.

Issue: Public safety

Public safetyAccountability
“Democratic party affiliation fallback for Public safety.”
Democratic party-platform fallback signalDemocratic party-platform fallback • Lowest-tier party-line fallback used only when candidate-specific evidence is missing or thin. Candidate-specific direct evidence overrides this signal. • fetched 2026-07-09Unlinked source URL: party-platform:democratic:fallback
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Jason Belton's Democratic affiliation provides a lowest-tier fallback signal on Education; this is not candidate-specific evidence.

Issue: Education

Education quality
“Democratic party affiliation fallback for Education.”
Democratic party-platform fallback signalDemocratic party-platform fallback • Lowest-tier party-line fallback used only when candidate-specific evidence is missing or thin. Candidate-specific direct evidence overrides this signal. • fetched 2026-07-09Unlinked source URL: party-platform:democratic:fallback
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Jason Belton's Democratic affiliation provides a lowest-tier fallback signal on Jobs and economy; this is not candidate-specific evidence.

Issue: Jobs and economy

Workers' rightsEconomic opportunity
“Democratic party affiliation fallback for Jobs and economy.”
Democratic party-platform fallback signalDemocratic party-platform fallback • Lowest-tier party-line fallback used only when candidate-specific evidence is missing or thin. Candidate-specific direct evidence overrides this signal. • fetched 2026-07-09Unlinked source URL: party-platform:democratic:fallback
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Jason Belton's Democratic affiliation provides a lowest-tier fallback signal on Taxes and spending; this is not candidate-specific evidence.

Issue: Taxes and spending

Public investment
“Democratic party affiliation fallback for Taxes and spending.”
Democratic party-platform fallback signalDemocratic party-platform fallback • Lowest-tier party-line fallback used only when candidate-specific evidence is missing or thin. Candidate-specific direct evidence overrides this signal. • fetched 2026-07-09Unlinked source URL: party-platform:democratic:fallback
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Jason Belton's Democratic affiliation provides a lowest-tier fallback signal on Cost of living; this is not candidate-specific evidence.

Issue: Cost of living

Housing affordability
“Democratic party affiliation fallback for Cost of living.”
Democratic party-platform fallback signalDemocratic party-platform fallback • Lowest-tier party-line fallback used only when candidate-specific evidence is missing or thin. Candidate-specific direct evidence overrides this signal. • fetched 2026-07-09Unlinked source URL: party-platform:democratic:fallback
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Jason Belton's Democratic affiliation provides a lowest-tier fallback signal on Healthcare; this is not candidate-specific evidence.

Issue: Healthcare

Healthcare access
“Democratic party affiliation fallback for Healthcare.”
Democratic party-platform fallback signalDemocratic party-platform fallback • Lowest-tier party-line fallback used only when candidate-specific evidence is missing or thin. Candidate-specific direct evidence overrides this signal. • fetched 2026-07-09Unlinked source URL: party-platform:democratic:fallback
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Jason Belton has a source-backed statement on Election integrity: Restoring Election Integrity Through Accountable Leadership Election integrity is the cornerstone of our republic, and it requires ultimate accountability.

Issue: Election integrity

Government transparencyInstitutional accountability
“Restoring Election Integrity Through Accountable Leadership Election integrity is the cornerstone of our republic, and it requires ultimate accountability.”
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Jason Belton has a source-backed statement on Jobs and economy: 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 the most burdened by "red tape." I will streamline the filing process and eliminate unnecessary bureaucratic hurd

Issue: Jobs and economy

Economic opportunitySmall business support
“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 the most burdened by "red tape." I will streamline the filing process and eliminate unnecessary bureaucratic hurdles that stifle growth.”
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Jason Belton's Ballotpedia questionnaire answer indicates a stated position on Environment and energy: By fostering a climate of trust and innovation, we can ensure South Carolina remains the best place to live and do business.

Issue: Environment and energy

Environmental stewardshipInfrastructure reliability
“By fostering a climate of trust and innovation, we can ensure South Carolina remains the best place to live and do business.”
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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.

Issue: Civil liberties and privacy

Civil libertiesPersonal 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.”
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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.

Issue: Taxes and spending

Fiscal responsibilityFair taxation
“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.”
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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

Issue: Jobs and economy

Economic opportunitySmall business support
“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.”
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Jason Belton's Ballotpedia questionnaire answer indicates a stated position on Government transparency: As your Secretary of State, I will break this stronghold by demanding total transparency.

Issue: Government transparency

Government transparencyAnti-corruption
“As your Secretary of State, I will break this stronghold by demanding total transparency.”
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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.

Issue: Cost of living

Economic opportunityFair taxation
“I currently serve as the Ethics Chair for the Executive Board and as Director of the SC Workers Foundation.”
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Jason Belton's Ballotpedia questionnaire answer indicates a stated position on Campaign finance: Campaign finance Endorsements Belton received the following endorsements.

Issue: Campaign finance

Government transparencyAnti-corruption
“Campaign finance Endorsements Belton received the following endorsements.”
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Jason Belton's Ballotpedia questionnaire answer indicates a stated position on Election integrity: Contents 1 Elections 1.1 2026 1.1.1 Campaign finance 1.1.2 Endorsements 2 Campaign themes 2.1 2026 3 Campaign finance summary 4 See also 5 External links 6 Footnotes Elections 2026 See also:  South Carolina Secretary of State election, 2026 South Carolina

Issue: Election integrity

Government transparencyInstitutional accountability
“Contents 1 Elections 1.1 2026 1.1.1 Campaign finance 1.1.2 Endorsements 2 Campaign themes 2.1 2026 3 Campaign finance summary 4 See also 5 External links 6 Footnotes Elections 2026 See also:  South Carolina Secretary of State election, 2026 South Carolina Secretary of State election, 2026 (June 9 Democratic primary) South Carolina Secretary of State election, 2026 (June 9 Republican primary) General election The general election will occur on November 3, 2026.”
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Jason Belton appears in the official SCVotes candidate listing for Secretary of State — South Carolina.

Issue: Ballot access

Government transparency
“SCVotes candidate listing includes active candidate filings by office, associated counties, party, filing location, and candidate status.”