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Mike Burkhold

Comptroller General — South Carolina • Party: Republican

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Mike Burkhold is listed by SCVotes as an active Republican candidate for the 11/3/2026 Statewide General Election.

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Public career

  • Mike Burkhold is listed as a candidate for Comptroller General — South Carolina.

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  • Mike Burkhold has lower-tier biography/profile context related to Taxes and spending; treat this as an inferred priority, not an explicit policy stance.
  • Mike Burkhold has lower-tier biography/profile context related to Jobs and economy; treat this as an inferred priority, not an explicit policy stance.
  • Mike Burkhold has lower-tier biography/profile context related to Election integrity; treat this as an inferred priority, not an explicit policy stance.

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Cost of living

“Current Officeholders: Ellen Weaver until January 13, 2027 View your personalized ballot , check your voter registration , make a plan to vote , and research every name and measure on the ballot with BallotReady.”

Touches Economic opportunity, Fair taxation; not directly matched to the saved profile labels. • South Carolina Superintendent of Education - BallotReady

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Cost of living

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Touches Economic opportunity, Fair taxation; not directly matched to the saved profile labels. • Watch Mike Streaming Online | Hulu

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Jobs and economy

“When Is ‘Euphoria’ Season 3 Coming Out? Browse Our Streaming Library Live TV Live News + Local Channels Live Sports Hulu + Live TV Español TV Shows Movies Hulu Originals Hulu Channels Kids' Movies & TV Shows FX Add-Ons On Hulu HBO Max Cinemax Paramount+ with SHOWTIME STARZ Bundle Disney+, Hulu Bundle Disney+, Hulu, ESPN Unlimited Bundle Disney+, Hulu, HBO Max Bundle Disney+, Hulu, ESPN Select Bundle Help Account & Billing Plans & Pricing Student Discount Supported Devices Accessibility About Us Shop Hulu Press Jobs Contact Guides | What to Watch”

Touches Economic opportunity, Small business support; not directly matched to the saved profile labels. • TV | Hulu Guides

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Jobs and economy

“Watch “Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour” Movie on Disney+? Browse Our Streaming Library Live TV Live News + Local Channels Live Sports Hulu + Live TV Español TV Shows Movies Hulu Originals Hulu Channels Kids' Movies & TV Shows FX Add-Ons On Hulu HBO Max Cinemax Paramount+ with SHOWTIME STARZ Bundle Disney+, Hulu Bundle Disney+, Hulu, ESPN Unlimited Bundle Disney+, Hulu, HBO Max Bundle Disney+, Hulu, ESPN Select Bundle Help Account & Billing Plans & Pricing Student Discount Supported Devices Accessibility About Us Shop Hulu Press Jobs Contact Guides | What to Watch”

Touches Economic opportunity, Small business support; not directly matched to the saved profile labels. • Movies | Hulu Guides

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Jobs and economy

“How Much Is Hulu + Live TV? Browse Our Streaming Library Live TV Live News + Local Channels Live Sports Hulu + Live TV Español TV Shows Movies Hulu Originals Hulu Channels Kids' Movies & TV Shows FX Add-Ons On Hulu HBO Max Cinemax Paramount+ with SHOWTIME STARZ Bundle Disney+, Hulu Bundle Disney+, Hulu, ESPN Unlimited Bundle Disney+, Hulu, HBO Max Bundle Disney+, Hulu, ESPN Select Bundle Help Account & Billing Plans & Pricing Student Discount Supported Devices Accessibility About Us Shop Hulu Press Jobs Contact Guides | What to Watch”

Touches Economic opportunity, Small business support; not directly matched to the saved profile labels. • Hulu + Live TV Channels: Full List (2026) | Hulu Guides

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Campaign promises

Top campaign promises

Campaign promises

Cost of living

Mike Burkhold has a source-backed statement on Cost of living: Current Officeholders: Ellen Weaver until January 13, 2027 View your personalized ballot , check your voter registration , make a plan to vote , and research every name and measure on the ballot with BallotReady.

“Current Officeholders: Ellen Weaver until January 13, 2027 View your personalized ballot , check your voter registration , make a plan to vote , and research every name and measure on the ballot with BallotReady.” • South Carolina Superintendent of Education - BallotReady

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Campaign promises

Cost of living

Mike Burkhold's hulu.com source gives a direct Tier 1 answer on Cost of living: Due to streaming rights, a few shows with an ad break before and after. Which shows? Select Your Plan No hidden fees, equipment rentals, or installation appointments. Switch plans or cancel anytime.** Disney+, Hulu Bundle Disney+, Hulu Bundle Basic Disney+, Hulu Bundle $12.99 / M

“Due to streaming rights, a few shows with an ad break before and after. Which shows? Select Your Plan No hidden fees, equipment rentals, or installation appointments. Switch plans or cancel anytime.** Disney+, Hulu Bundle Disney+, Hulu Bundle Basic Disney+, Hulu Bundle $12.99 / MONTH $12.99/mo. SAVE 45%* Disney+, Hulu Bundle Premium Disney+, Hulu Bundle Premium $19.99 / MONTH $19.99/mo. SAVE 47%* Monthly price $23.98/mo. $12.99/mo. $37.98/mo. $19.99/mo. Subscriptions included in each plan Disney+ and Hulu Disney+ and Hulu Hulu streaming library with tons of episodes and movies Hulu streaming library with tons of episodes and movies Watch full seasons of exclusively streaming series, classic favorites, Hulu Originals, hit movies, current episodes, kids shows, and tons more. Watch on 2 different screens at the same time. Endless entertainment with Disney+ Endless entertainment with Disney+ Disney, Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars, and Nat Geo all in one place. Stream on 4 devices at once or download your favorites to watch later.” • Watch Mike Streaming Online | Hulu

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Campaign promises

Jobs and economy

Mike Burkhold's hulu.com source gives a direct Tier 1 answer on Jobs and economy: When Is ‘Euphoria’ Season 3 Coming Out? Browse Our Streaming Library Live TV Live News + Local Channels Live Sports Hulu + Live TV Español TV Shows Movies Hulu Originals Hulu Channels Kids' Movies & TV Shows FX Add-Ons On Hulu HBO Max Cinemax Paramount+ with SHOWTIME STARZ

“When Is ‘Euphoria’ Season 3 Coming Out? Browse Our Streaming Library Live TV Live News + Local Channels Live Sports Hulu + Live TV Español TV Shows Movies Hulu Originals Hulu Channels Kids' Movies & TV Shows FX Add-Ons On Hulu HBO Max Cinemax Paramount+ with SHOWTIME STARZ Bundle Disney+, Hulu Bundle Disney+, Hulu, ESPN Unlimited Bundle Disney+, Hulu, HBO Max Bundle Disney+, Hulu, ESPN Select Bundle Help Account & Billing Plans & Pricing Student Discount Supported Devices Accessibility About Us Shop Hulu Press Jobs Contact Guides | What to Watch” • TV | Hulu Guides

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Campaign promises

Jobs and economy

Mike Burkhold's hulu.com source gives a direct Tier 1 answer on Jobs and economy: Watch “Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour” Movie on Disney+? Browse Our Streaming Library Live TV Live News + Local Channels Live Sports Hulu + Live TV Español TV Shows Movies Hulu Originals Hulu Channels Kids' Movies & TV Shows FX Add-Ons On Hulu HBO Max Cinemax Paramount+ with

“Watch “Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour” Movie on Disney+? Browse Our Streaming Library Live TV Live News + Local Channels Live Sports Hulu + Live TV Español TV Shows Movies Hulu Originals Hulu Channels Kids' Movies & TV Shows FX Add-Ons On Hulu HBO Max Cinemax Paramount+ with SHOWTIME STARZ Bundle Disney+, Hulu Bundle Disney+, Hulu, ESPN Unlimited Bundle Disney+, Hulu, HBO Max Bundle Disney+, Hulu, ESPN Select Bundle Help Account & Billing Plans & Pricing Student Discount Supported Devices Accessibility About Us Shop Hulu Press Jobs Contact Guides | What to Watch” • Movies | Hulu Guides

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Campaign promises

Jobs and economy

Mike Burkhold's hulu.com source gives a direct Tier 1 answer on Jobs and economy: How Much Is Hulu + Live TV? Browse Our Streaming Library Live TV Live News + Local Channels Live Sports Hulu + Live TV Español TV Shows Movies Hulu Originals Hulu Channels Kids' Movies & TV Shows FX Add-Ons On Hulu HBO Max Cinemax Paramount+ with SHOWTIME STARZ Bundle Disn

“How Much Is Hulu + Live TV? Browse Our Streaming Library Live TV Live News + Local Channels Live Sports Hulu + Live TV Español TV Shows Movies Hulu Originals Hulu Channels Kids' Movies & TV Shows FX Add-Ons On Hulu HBO Max Cinemax Paramount+ with SHOWTIME STARZ Bundle Disney+, Hulu Bundle Disney+, Hulu, ESPN Unlimited Bundle Disney+, Hulu, HBO Max Bundle Disney+, Hulu, ESPN Select Bundle Help Account & Billing Plans & Pricing Student Discount Supported Devices Accessibility About Us Shop Hulu Press Jobs Contact Guides | What to Watch” • Hulu + Live TV Channels: Full List (2026) | Hulu Guides

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Policy plans

Major concrete policy plans

Policy plans

Jobs and economy

Mike Burkhold's hulu.com source gives a direct Tier 1 answer on Jobs and economy: When Is ‘Euphoria’ Season 3 Coming Out? Browse Our Streaming Library Live TV Live News + Local Channels Live Sports Hulu + Live TV Español TV Shows Movies Hulu Originals Hulu Channels Kids' Movies & TV Shows FX Add-Ons On Hulu HBO Max Cinemax Paramount+ with SHOWTIME STARZ

“When Is ‘Euphoria’ Season 3 Coming Out? Browse Our Streaming Library Live TV Live News + Local Channels Live Sports Hulu + Live TV Español TV Shows Movies Hulu Originals Hulu Channels Kids' Movies & TV Shows FX Add-Ons On Hulu HBO Max Cinemax Paramount+ with SHOWTIME STARZ Bundle Disney+, Hulu Bundle Disney+, Hulu, ESPN Unlimited Bundle Disney+, Hulu, HBO Max Bundle Disney+, Hulu, ESPN Select Bundle Help Account & Billing Plans & Pricing Student Discount Supported Devices Accessibility About Us Shop Hulu Press Jobs Contact Guides | What to Watch” • TV | Hulu Guides

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Policy plans

Jobs and economy

Mike Burkhold's hulu.com source gives a direct Tier 1 answer on Jobs and economy: Watch “Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour” Movie on Disney+? Browse Our Streaming Library Live TV Live News + Local Channels Live Sports Hulu + Live TV Español TV Shows Movies Hulu Originals Hulu Channels Kids' Movies & TV Shows FX Add-Ons On Hulu HBO Max Cinemax Paramount+ with

“Watch “Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour” Movie on Disney+? Browse Our Streaming Library Live TV Live News + Local Channels Live Sports Hulu + Live TV Español TV Shows Movies Hulu Originals Hulu Channels Kids' Movies & TV Shows FX Add-Ons On Hulu HBO Max Cinemax Paramount+ with SHOWTIME STARZ Bundle Disney+, Hulu Bundle Disney+, Hulu, ESPN Unlimited Bundle Disney+, Hulu, HBO Max Bundle Disney+, Hulu, ESPN Select Bundle Help Account & Billing Plans & Pricing Student Discount Supported Devices Accessibility About Us Shop Hulu Press Jobs Contact Guides | What to Watch” • Movies | Hulu Guides

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Policy plans

Jobs and economy

Mike Burkhold's hulu.com source gives a direct Tier 1 answer on Jobs and economy: How Much Is Hulu + Live TV? Browse Our Streaming Library Live TV Live News + Local Channels Live Sports Hulu + Live TV Español TV Shows Movies Hulu Originals Hulu Channels Kids' Movies & TV Shows FX Add-Ons On Hulu HBO Max Cinemax Paramount+ with SHOWTIME STARZ Bundle Disn

“How Much Is Hulu + Live TV? Browse Our Streaming Library Live TV Live News + Local Channels Live Sports Hulu + Live TV Español TV Shows Movies Hulu Originals Hulu Channels Kids' Movies & TV Shows FX Add-Ons On Hulu HBO Max Cinemax Paramount+ with SHOWTIME STARZ Bundle Disney+, Hulu Bundle Disney+, Hulu, ESPN Unlimited Bundle Disney+, Hulu, HBO Max Bundle Disney+, Hulu, ESPN Select Bundle Help Account & Billing Plans & Pricing Student Discount Supported Devices Accessibility About Us Shop Hulu Press Jobs Contact Guides | What to Watch” • Hulu + Live TV Channels: Full List (2026) | Hulu Guides

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Policy plans

Taxes and spending

Mike Burkhold has lower-tier biography/profile context related to Taxes and spending; treat this as an inferred priority, not an explicit policy stance.

“Mike Burkhold is listed by SCVotes as an active Republican candidate for the 11/3/2026 Statewide General Election. Equiscript founder; business executive focused on finance and government-spending accountability” • Mike Burkhold | BallotReady

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Policy plans

Election integrity

Mike Burkhold has a source-backed statement on Election integrity: In addition, BallotReady reserves the right to use and share your personal information in the event BallotReady believes doing so is necessary to operate the Website or where such disclosure may be required by law, or to protect BallotReady's right or the rights of others.

“In addition, BallotReady reserves the right to use and share your personal information in the event BallotReady believes doing so is necessary to operate the Website or where such disclosure may be required by law, or to protect BallotReady's right or the rights of others.” • Privacy Policy - BallotReady

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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

oppose • 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.

Mike Burkhold's Republican affiliation provides a Tier 4 low-confidence party-line fallback on Healthcare expansion; this is not candidate-specific evidence.

Cost of living / housing

support • medium confidence

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

Mike Burkhold has a source-backed statement on Cost of living: At BallotReady, we believe that a strong democracy is built on transparent information.

Taxes and spending

oppose • medium confidence

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

Mike Burkhold has a source-backed statement on Taxes and spending: I will examine and challenge agency spending the way a business CFO should.

Jobs and economy

support • medium confidence

5 evidence items across 5 sources. Strongest source: Local journalism. Evidence tier: 1 — Direct candidate policy/questionnaire/voting evidence.

Mike Burkhold's hulu.com source gives a direct Tier 1 answer on Jobs and economy: How Much Is Hulu + Live TV? Browse Our Streaming Library Live TV Live News + Local Channels Live Sports Hulu + Live TV Español TV Shows Movies Hulu Originals Hulu Channels Kids' Movies & TV Shows FX Add-Ons On Hulu HBO Max Cinemax Paramount+ with SHOWTIME STARZ Bundle Disn

Education

support • medium confidence

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

Mike Burkhold has a source-backed statement on Education: This includes extensive research on judges, cities, county commissions, and school boards, and more, direct data collection from local election offices, and a rigorous vetting process to ensure accuracy and nonpartisanship

Public safety / crime

oppose • 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.

Mike Burkhold's Republican 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

oppose • 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.

Mike Burkhold's Republican affiliation provides a Tier 4 low-confidence party-line fallback on Pathway citizenship legal immigration; this is not candidate-specific evidence.

Civil liberties and privacy

support • medium confidence

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

Mike Burkhold has a source-backed statement on Civil liberties and privacy: We are not responsible for the privacy or security practices of any such third parties, and before interacting with any of these third party websites, you are advised to review their rules and policies before providing them with any information.

Elections and democracy

support • high confidence

10 evidence items across 5 sources. Strongest source: Ballotpedia questionnaire. Evidence tier: 1 — Direct candidate policy/questionnaire/voting evidence.

Mike Burkhold's Ballotpedia questionnaire answer indicates a stated position on Election integrity: Vote totals may change until results are certified.  Source Total votes: 351,472 = candidate completed the Ballotpedia Candidate Connection survey.

Environment and energy

oppose • 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.

Mike Burkhold's Republican affiliation provides a Tier 4 low-confidence party-line fallback on Clean energy climate and environment; this is not candidate-specific evidence.

Abortion and reproductive rights

oppose • 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.

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

Guns

oppose • 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.

Mike Burkhold's Republican 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

N/A

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Tier 1 — direct policy, questionnaire, or voting evidence

6 issues

Civil liberties and privacy

unknown

Your position

Unknown

No saved official issue position for this issue

Candidate position

Support

medium confidence • 2 evidence items

Source: Campaign material

Agreement

N/A

Mike Burkhold has a source-backed statement on Civil liberties and privacy: We are not responsible for the privacy or security practices of any such third parties, and before interacting with any of these third party websites, you are advised to review their rules and policies before providing them with any information.

Cost of living / housing

unknown

Your position

Unknown

No saved official issue position for this issue

Candidate position

Support

medium confidence • 4 evidence items

Source: Campaign material

Agreement

N/A

Mike Burkhold has a source-backed statement on Cost of living: At BallotReady, we believe that a strong democracy is built on transparent information.

Education

unknown

Your position

Unknown

No saved official issue position for this issue

Candidate position

Support

medium confidence • 2 evidence items

Source: Campaign material

Agreement

N/A

Mike Burkhold has a source-backed statement on Education: This includes extensive research on judges, cities, county commissions, and school boards, and more, direct data collection from local election offices, and a rigorous vetting process to ensure accuracy and nonpartisanship

Elections and democracy

unknown

Your position

Unknown

No saved official issue position for this issue

Candidate position

Support

high confidence • 10 evidence items

Source: Ballotpedia questionnaire

Agreement

N/A

Mike Burkhold's Ballotpedia questionnaire answer indicates a stated position on Election integrity: Vote totals may change until results are certified.  Source Total votes: 351,472 = candidate completed the Ballotpedia Candidate Connection survey.

Jobs and economy

unknown

Your position

Unknown

No saved official issue position for this issue

Candidate position

Support

medium confidence • 5 evidence items

Source: Local journalism

Agreement

N/A

Mike Burkhold's hulu.com source gives a direct Tier 1 answer on Jobs and economy: How Much Is Hulu + Live TV? Browse Our Streaming Library Live TV Live News + Local Channels Live Sports Hulu + Live TV Español TV Shows Movies Hulu Originals Hulu Channels Kids' Movies & TV Shows FX Add-Ons On Hulu HBO Max Cinemax Paramount+ with SHOWTIME STARZ Bundle Disn

Taxes and spending

unknown

Your position

Unknown

No saved official issue position for this issue

Candidate position

Oppose

medium confidence • 4 evidence items

Source: Campaign material

Agreement

N/A

Mike Burkhold has a source-backed statement on Taxes and spending: I will examine and challenge agency spending the way a business CFO should.

Tier 4 — party-platform fallback

6 issues

Abortion and reproductive rights

unknown

Your position

Unknown

No saved official issue position for this issue

Candidate position

Oppose

low confidence • 1 evidence item

Source: Party platform

Agreement

N/A

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

Environment and energy

unknown

Your position

Unknown

No saved official issue position for this issue

Candidate position

Oppose

low confidence • 1 evidence item

Source: Party platform

Agreement

N/A

Mike Burkhold's Republican affiliation provides a Tier 4 low-confidence party-line fallback on Clean energy climate and environment; this is not candidate-specific evidence.

Guns

unknown

Your position

Unknown

No saved official issue position for this issue

Candidate position

Oppose

low confidence • 1 evidence item

Source: Party platform

Agreement

N/A

Mike Burkhold's Republican 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.

Healthcare

unknown

Your position

Unknown

No saved official issue position for this issue

Candidate position

Oppose

low confidence • 1 evidence item

Source: Party platform

Agreement

N/A

Mike Burkhold's Republican affiliation provides a Tier 4 low-confidence party-line fallback on Healthcare expansion; this is not candidate-specific evidence.

Immigration

unknown

Your position

Unknown

No saved official issue position for this issue

Candidate position

Oppose

low confidence • 1 evidence item

Source: Party platform

Agreement

N/A

Mike Burkhold's Republican affiliation provides a Tier 4 low-confidence party-line fallback on Pathway citizenship legal immigration; this is not candidate-specific evidence.

Public safety / crime

unknown

Your position

Unknown

No saved official issue position for this issue

Candidate position

Oppose

low confidence • 1 evidence item

Source: Party platform

Agreement

N/A

Mike Burkhold's Republican 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

Comptroller General — South Carolina

FiveThirtyEight polling source
FiveThirtyEight is the preferred polling source for this race, but no current matching race polling rows are available yet. We do not show unsourced or stale percentages.

Evidence record

Claims linked to sources

50 claims
Auto-extractedMedium confidencerule-based extraction

Mike Burkhold has a source-backed statement on Cost of living: Current Officeholders: Ellen Weaver until January 13, 2027 View your personalized ballot , check your voter registration , make a plan to vote , and research every name and measure on the ballot with BallotReady.

Issue: Cost of living

Economic opportunityFair taxation
“Current Officeholders: Ellen Weaver until January 13, 2027 View your personalized ballot , check your voter registration , make a plan to vote , and research every name and measure on the ballot with BallotReady.”
Source-backedMedium confidencesource adapter

Mike Burkhold's hulu.com source gives a direct Tier 1 answer on Cost of living: Due to streaming rights, a few shows with an ad break before and after. Which shows? Select Your Plan No hidden fees, equipment rentals, or installation appointments. Switch plans or cancel anytime.** Disney+, Hulu Bundle Disney+, Hulu Bundle Basic Disney+, Hulu Bundle $12.99 / M

Issue: Cost of living

Economic opportunityFair taxation
“Due to streaming rights, a few shows with an ad break before and after. Which shows? Select Your Plan No hidden fees, equipment rentals, or installation appointments. Switch plans or cancel anytime.** Disney+, Hulu Bundle Disney+, Hulu Bundle Basic Disney+, Hulu Bundle $12.99 / MONTH $12.99/mo. SAVE 45%* Disney+, Hulu Bundle Premium Disney+, Hulu Bundle Premium $19.99 / MONTH $19.99/mo. SAVE 47%* Monthly price $23.98/mo. $12.99/mo. $37.98/mo. $19.99/mo. Subscriptions included in each plan Disney+ and Hulu Disney+ and Hulu Hulu streaming library with tons of episodes and movies Hulu streaming library with tons of episodes and movies Watch full seasons of exclusively streaming series, classic favorites, Hulu Originals, hit movies, current episodes, kids shows, and tons more. Watch on 2 different screens at the same time. Endless entertainment with Disney+ Endless entertainment with Disney+ Disney, Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars, and Nat Geo all in one place. Stream on 4 devices at once or download your favorites to watch later.”
Source-backedMedium confidencesource adapter

Mike Burkhold's hulu.com source gives a direct Tier 1 answer on Jobs and economy: When Is ‘Euphoria’ Season 3 Coming Out? Browse Our Streaming Library Live TV Live News + Local Channels Live Sports Hulu + Live TV Español TV Shows Movies Hulu Originals Hulu Channels Kids' Movies & TV Shows FX Add-Ons On Hulu HBO Max Cinemax Paramount+ with SHOWTIME STARZ

Issue: Jobs and economy

Economic opportunitySmall business support
“When Is ‘Euphoria’ Season 3 Coming Out? Browse Our Streaming Library Live TV Live News + Local Channels Live Sports Hulu + Live TV Español TV Shows Movies Hulu Originals Hulu Channels Kids' Movies & TV Shows FX Add-Ons On Hulu HBO Max Cinemax Paramount+ with SHOWTIME STARZ Bundle Disney+, Hulu Bundle Disney+, Hulu, ESPN Unlimited Bundle Disney+, Hulu, HBO Max Bundle Disney+, Hulu, ESPN Select Bundle Help Account & Billing Plans & Pricing Student Discount Supported Devices Accessibility About Us Shop Hulu Press Jobs Contact Guides | What to Watch”
Source-backedMedium confidencesource adapter

Mike Burkhold's hulu.com source gives a direct Tier 1 answer on Jobs and economy: Watch “Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour” Movie on Disney+? Browse Our Streaming Library Live TV Live News + Local Channels Live Sports Hulu + Live TV Español TV Shows Movies Hulu Originals Hulu Channels Kids' Movies & TV Shows FX Add-Ons On Hulu HBO Max Cinemax Paramount+ with

Issue: Jobs and economy

Economic opportunitySmall business support
“Watch “Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour” Movie on Disney+? Browse Our Streaming Library Live TV Live News + Local Channels Live Sports Hulu + Live TV Español TV Shows Movies Hulu Originals Hulu Channels Kids' Movies & TV Shows FX Add-Ons On Hulu HBO Max Cinemax Paramount+ with SHOWTIME STARZ Bundle Disney+, Hulu Bundle Disney+, Hulu, ESPN Unlimited Bundle Disney+, Hulu, HBO Max Bundle Disney+, Hulu, ESPN Select Bundle Help Account & Billing Plans & Pricing Student Discount Supported Devices Accessibility About Us Shop Hulu Press Jobs Contact Guides | What to Watch”
Source-backedMedium confidencesource adapter

Mike Burkhold's hulu.com source gives a direct Tier 1 answer on Jobs and economy: How Much Is Hulu + Live TV? Browse Our Streaming Library Live TV Live News + Local Channels Live Sports Hulu + Live TV Español TV Shows Movies Hulu Originals Hulu Channels Kids' Movies & TV Shows FX Add-Ons On Hulu HBO Max Cinemax Paramount+ with SHOWTIME STARZ Bundle Disn

Issue: Jobs and economy

Economic opportunitySmall business support
“How Much Is Hulu + Live TV? Browse Our Streaming Library Live TV Live News + Local Channels Live Sports Hulu + Live TV Español TV Shows Movies Hulu Originals Hulu Channels Kids' Movies & TV Shows FX Add-Ons On Hulu HBO Max Cinemax Paramount+ with SHOWTIME STARZ Bundle Disney+, Hulu Bundle Disney+, Hulu, ESPN Unlimited Bundle Disney+, Hulu, HBO Max Bundle Disney+, Hulu, ESPN Select Bundle Help Account & Billing Plans & Pricing Student Discount Supported Devices Accessibility About Us Shop Hulu Press Jobs Contact Guides | What to Watch”
Needs more evidenceLow confidencesource adapter

Mike Burkhold's Republican 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
“Republican party fallback opposes Jobs and worker protections.”
Republican party-platform fallback signalRepublican 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:republican:fallback
Needs more evidenceLow confidencesource adapter

Mike Burkhold's Republican 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
“Republican party fallback opposes Public education funding.”
Republican party-platform fallback signalRepublican 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:republican:fallback
Needs more evidenceLow confidencesource adapter

Mike Burkhold's Republican 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
“Republican party fallback opposes Pathway citizenship legal immigration.”
Republican party-platform fallback signalRepublican 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:republican:fallback
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Mike Burkhold's Republican 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
“Republican party fallback opposes Civil liberties and privacy protections.”
Republican party-platform fallback signalRepublican 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:republican:fallback
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Mike Burkhold's Republican 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
“Republican party fallback opposes Voting rights democracy and elections.”
Republican party-platform fallback signalRepublican 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:republican:fallback
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Mike Burkhold's Republican 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
“Republican party fallback opposes Clean energy climate and environment.”
Republican party-platform fallback signalRepublican 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:republican:fallback
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Mike Burkhold's Republican 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
“Republican party fallback opposes Gun safety background checks and red flag laws.”
Republican party-platform fallback signalRepublican 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:republican:fallback
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Mike Burkhold's Republican 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
“Republican party fallback opposes Criminal justice reform and public safety accountability.”
Republican party-platform fallback signalRepublican 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:republican:fallback
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Mike Burkhold's Republican affiliation provides a Tier 4 low-confidence party-line fallback on Healthcare expansion; this is not candidate-specific evidence.

Issue: Healthcare expansion

Healthcare access
“Republican party fallback opposes Healthcare expansion.”
Republican party-platform fallback signalRepublican 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:republican:fallback
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Mike Burkhold's Republican 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
“Republican party fallback opposes Abortion and reproductive rights.”
Republican party-platform fallback signalRepublican 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:republican:fallback
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Mike Burkhold's Republican 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
“Republican party fallback opposes Cost of living public intervention.”
Republican party-platform fallback signalRepublican 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:republican:fallback
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Mike Burkhold's Republican 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
“Republican party fallback opposes Public investment and taxes.”
Republican party-platform fallback signalRepublican 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:republican:fallback
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Mike Burkhold has a source-backed statement on Government transparency: We're committed to transparency and accuracy.

Issue: Government transparency

Government transparencyAnti-corruption
“We're committed to transparency and accuracy.”
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Mike Burkhold has lower-tier biography/profile context related to Taxes and spending; treat this as an inferred priority, not an explicit policy stance.

Issue: Taxes and spending

Candidate biography/context signal
“Mike Burkhold is listed by SCVotes as an active Republican candidate for the 11/3/2026 Statewide General Election. Equiscript founder; business executive focused on finance and government-spending accountability”
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Mike Burkhold has a source-backed statement on Cost of living: At BallotReady, we believe that a strong democracy is built on transparent information.

Issue: Cost of living

Economic opportunityFair taxation
“At BallotReady, we believe that a strong democracy is built on transparent information.”
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Mike Burkhold has a source-backed statement on Education: This includes extensive research on judges, cities, county commissions, and school boards, and more, direct data collection from local election offices, and a rigorous vetting process to ensure accuracy and nonpartisanship

Issue: Education

Education quality
“This includes extensive research on judges, cities, county commissions, and school boards, and more, direct data collection from local election offices, and a rigorous vetting process to ensure accuracy and nonpartisanship”
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Mike Burkhold has a source-backed statement on Democracy and elections: Join us in strengthening democracy

Issue: Democracy and elections

Government transparencyInstitutional accountability
“Join us in strengthening democracy”
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Mike Burkhold has a source-backed statement on Election integrity: View your personalized ballot , check your voter registration , make a plan to vote , and research every name and measure on the ballot with BallotReady.

Issue: Election integrity

Government transparencyInstitutional accountability
“View your personalized ballot , check your voter registration , make a plan to vote , and research every name and measure on the ballot with BallotReady.”
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Mike Burkhold has a source-backed statement on Election integrity: In addition, BallotReady reserves the right to use and share your personal information in the event BallotReady believes doing so is necessary to operate the Website or where such disclosure may be required by law, or to protect BallotReady's right or the rights of others.

Issue: Election integrity

Government transparencyInstitutional accountability
“In addition, BallotReady reserves the right to use and share your personal information in the event BallotReady believes doing so is necessary to operate the Website or where such disclosure may be required by law, or to protect BallotReady's right or the rights of others.”
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Mike Burkhold has a source-backed statement on Government transparency: The right to limit use and disclosure of “Sensitive Personal Information” as defined in the CCPA.

Issue: Government transparency

Government transparencyAnti-corruption
“The right to limit use and disclosure of “Sensitive Personal Information” as defined in the CCPA.”
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Mike Burkhold has lower-tier biography/profile context related to Jobs and economy; treat this as an inferred priority, not an explicit policy stance.

Issue: Jobs and economy

Candidate biography/context signal
“Mike Burkhold is listed by SCVotes as an active Republican candidate for the 11/3/2026 Statewide General Election. Equiscript founder; business executive focused on finance and government-spending accountability”
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Mike Burkhold 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
“Mike Burkhold is listed by SCVotes as an active Republican candidate for the 11/3/2026 Statewide General Election. Equiscript founder; business executive focused on finance and government-spending accountability”
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Mike Burkhold has a source-backed statement on Taxes and spending: I will examine and challenge agency spending the way a business CFO should.

Issue: Taxes and spending

Fiscal responsibilityFair taxation
“I will examine and challenge agency spending the way a business CFO should.”
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Mike Burkhold has a source-backed statement on Taxes and spending: The State Treasurer is the chief financial officer of the state that tracks state budgets, manages investments, and receives and deposits money for the state.

Issue: Taxes and spending

Fiscal responsibilityFair taxation
“The State Treasurer is the chief financial officer of the state that tracks state budgets, manages investments, and receives and deposits money for the state.”
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Mike Burkhold has a source-backed statement on Civil liberties and privacy: We are not responsible for the privacy or security practices of any such third parties, and before interacting with any of these third party websites, you are advised to review their rules and policies before providing them with any information.

Issue: Civil liberties and privacy

Civil libertiesPersonal privacy
“We are not responsible for the privacy or security practices of any such third parties, and before interacting with any of these third party websites, you are advised to review their rules and policies before providing them with any information.”
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Mike Burkhold's Ballotpedia questionnaire answer indicates a stated position on Election integrity: Vote totals may change until results are certified.  Source Total votes: 351,472 = candidate completed the Ballotpedia Candidate Connection survey.

Issue: Election integrity

Government transparencyInstitutional accountability
“Vote totals may change until results are certified.  Source Total votes: 351,472 = candidate completed the Ballotpedia Candidate Connection survey.”
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Mike Burkhold's Republican affiliation provides a lowest-tier fallback signal on Guns; this is not candidate-specific evidence.

Issue: Guns

Gun restrictions
“Republican party affiliation fallback for Guns.”
Republican party-platform fallback signalRepublican 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:republican:fallback
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Mike Burkhold's Republican affiliation provides a lowest-tier fallback signal on Environment and energy; this is not candidate-specific evidence.

Issue: Environment and energy

Restrictive energy mandates
“Republican party affiliation fallback for Environment and energy.”
Republican party-platform fallback signalRepublican 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:republican:fallback
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Mike Burkhold's Republican affiliation provides a lowest-tier fallback signal on Jobs and economy; this is not candidate-specific evidence.

Issue: Jobs and economy

Small business supportEconomic opportunity
“Republican party affiliation fallback for Jobs and economy.”
Republican party-platform fallback signalRepublican 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:republican:fallback
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Mike Burkhold's Republican affiliation provides a lowest-tier fallback signal on Education; this is not candidate-specific evidence.

Issue: Education

Federal education mandates
“Republican party affiliation fallback for Education.”
Republican party-platform fallback signalRepublican 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:republican:fallback
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Mike Burkhold's Republican affiliation provides a lowest-tier fallback signal on Public safety; this is not candidate-specific evidence.

Issue: Public safety

CrimeReduced law-enforcement support
“Republican party affiliation fallback for Public safety.”
Republican party-platform fallback signalRepublican 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:republican:fallback
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Mike Burkhold's Republican affiliation provides a lowest-tier fallback signal on Immigration; this is not candidate-specific evidence.

Issue: Immigration

Illegal immigration
“Republican party affiliation fallback for Immigration.”
Republican party-platform fallback signalRepublican 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:republican:fallback
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Mike Burkhold's Republican affiliation provides a lowest-tier fallback signal on Civil liberties and privacy; this is not candidate-specific evidence.

Issue: Civil liberties and privacy

Constitutional rights
“Republican party affiliation fallback for Civil liberties and privacy.”
Republican party-platform fallback signalRepublican 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:republican:fallback
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Mike Burkhold's Republican affiliation provides a lowest-tier fallback signal on Election integrity; this is not candidate-specific evidence.

Issue: Election integrity

Ballot fraud concerns
“Republican party affiliation fallback for Election integrity.”
Republican party-platform fallback signalRepublican 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:republican:fallback
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Mike Burkhold's Republican affiliation provides a lowest-tier fallback signal on Abortion and reproductive rights; this is not candidate-specific evidence.

Issue: Abortion and reproductive rights

Abortion access
“Republican party affiliation fallback for Abortion and reproductive rights.”
Republican party-platform fallback signalRepublican 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:republican:fallback
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Mike Burkhold's Republican affiliation provides a lowest-tier fallback signal on Cost of living; this is not candidate-specific evidence.

Issue: Cost of living

Lower costs
“Republican party affiliation fallback for Cost of living.”
Republican party-platform fallback signalRepublican 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:republican:fallback
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Mike Burkhold's Republican affiliation provides a lowest-tier fallback signal on Healthcare; this is not candidate-specific evidence.

Issue: Healthcare

Market-based healthcare
“Republican party affiliation fallback for Healthcare.”
Republican party-platform fallback signalRepublican 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:republican:fallback
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Mike Burkhold's Republican affiliation provides a lowest-tier fallback signal on Taxes and spending; this is not candidate-specific evidence.

Issue: Taxes and spending

Tax increasesSpending growth
“Republican party affiliation fallback for Taxes and spending.”
Republican party-platform fallback signalRepublican 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:republican:fallback
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Mike Burkhold has a source-backed statement on Election integrity: BallotReady: Where you go before you vote For Organizations About Contact Support our work Where you go before you vote.

Issue: Election integrity

Government transparencyInstitutional accountability
“BallotReady: Where you go before you vote For Organizations About Contact Support our work Where you go before you vote.”
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Mike Burkhold has a source-backed statement on Taxes and spending: Learn more I will examine and challenge agency spending the way a business CFO should.

Issue: Taxes and spending

Fiscal responsibilityFair taxation
“Learn more I will examine and challenge agency spending the way a business CFO should.”
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Mike Burkhold has a source-backed statement on Election integrity: Mike Burkhold | BallotReady For Organizations About Contact Support our work Candidate Profile Mike Burkhold Candidate for South Carolina Comptroller General in 2026 South Carolina Primary Election .

Issue: Election integrity

Government transparencyInstitutional accountability
“Mike Burkhold | BallotReady For Organizations About Contact Support our work Candidate Profile Mike Burkhold Candidate for South Carolina Comptroller General in 2026 South Carolina Primary Election .”
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Mike Burkhold has a source-backed statement on Education: This includes extensive research on judges, cities, county commissions, and school boards, and more, direct data collection from local election offices, and a rigorous vetting process to ensure accuracy and nonpartisanship We're committed to transparency and accuracy.

Issue: Education

Education quality
“This includes extensive research on judges, cities, county commissions, and school boards, and more, direct data collection from local election offices, and a rigorous vetting process to ensure accuracy and nonpartisanship We're committed to transparency and accuracy.”
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Mike Burkhold has a source-backed statement on Cost of living: About Us - BallotReady For Organizations About Contact Support our work About Us At BallotReady, we believe that a strong democracy is built on transparent information.

Issue: Cost of living

Economic opportunityFair taxation
“About Us - BallotReady For Organizations About Contact Support our work About Us At BallotReady, we believe that a strong democracy is built on transparent information.”
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Mike Burkhold's Ballotpedia questionnaire answer indicates a stated position on Election integrity: Vote totals may change until results are certified.  Source Total votes: 351,472 = candidate completed the Ballotpedia Candidate Connection survey.

Issue: Election integrity

Government transparencyInstitutional accountability
“Vote totals may change until results are certified.  Source Total votes: 351,472 = candidate completed the Ballotpedia Candidate Connection survey.”
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Mike Burkhold appears in the official SCVotes candidate listing for Comptroller General — South Carolina.

Issue: Ballot access

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