Civic Compass candidate profile
Candidate: Rick Shealy
Race: South Carolina House of Representatives — SC House District 14
Party: Republican
Data source: Database-backed profile
Election slug: sc-candidate-profile-enrichment
Open online: https://www.ballotvibe.com/candidates/rick-shealy-republican?election=sc-candidate-profile-enrichment
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Exported: 2026-11-08T08:44:33.691Z

Summary
Rick Shealy candidate profile assembled from imported source documents and evidence claims.

Biography
Age: Not sourced yet
Career: Not sourced yet

Evidence coverage
Claims loaded: 34
Source-backed claims: 34
Issue position coverage: 100%
Position confidence: high
Unknown issue axes: 0

Top issue positions
1. Healthcare — oppose (low confidence)
   Evidence: 1 item across 1 source
   Evidence tier: 4 — Party-platform fallback inference; candidate-specific evidence should override when available
   Summary: Rick Shealy's Republican affiliation provides a Tier 4 low-confidence party-line fallback on Healthcare expansion; this is not candidate-specific evidence.
2. Cost of living / housing — support (high confidence)
   Evidence: 3 items across 3 sources
   Evidence tier: 1 — Direct candidate policy/questionnaire/voting evidence
   Summary: Rick Shealy's ballotpedia.org questionnaire answer indicates a stated position on Cost of living: District 96 Vivian Elston * Perry Finch Hunter Hackett Scotty Whetstone District 97 Cathy Jaggars *   Robby Robbins * (i) District 98 Sonja Ogletree Satani * Greg Ford * (i) District 99 Jacob Goddard Samuel Price Jarrod Brooks Kristy Gore David He
3. Taxes and spending — oppose (medium confidence)
   Evidence: 3 items across 2 sources
   Evidence tier: 1 — Direct candidate policy/questionnaire/voting evidence
   Summary: Rick Shealy has a source-backed statement on Taxes and spending: He is committed to ensuring that tax dollars are spent directly in classrooms, rewarding effective teachers, and maintaining strong, orderly learning environments where students can thrive.
4. Jobs and economy — support (medium confidence)
   Evidence: 3 items across 3 sources
   Evidence tier: 1 — Direct candidate policy/questionnaire/voting evidence
   Summary: Rick Shealy has a source-backed statement on Jobs and economy: Every decision he makes, every issue he champions, and every vote he takes will always be grounded in what is best for Laurens county—its families, its economy, and its way of life.
5. Education — support (medium confidence)
   Evidence: 4 items across 3 sources
   Evidence tier: 1 — Direct candidate policy/questionnaire/voting evidence
   Summary: Rick Shealy has a source-backed statement on Education: As a father, grandfather, businessman, farmer, teacher and community leader, I have the experience, drive, and dedication to make Laurens county a better place to live, work and raise a family.
6. Public safety / crime — oppose (high confidence)
   Evidence: 3 items across 3 sources
   Evidence tier: 1 — Direct candidate policy/questionnaire/voting evidence
   Summary: Rick Shealy's ballotpedia.org questionnaire answer indicates a stated position on Public safety: District 104 George Blumenthal * William Bailey * (i) District 105 David Wilson *   Kevin J.
7. Immigration — oppose (medium confidence)
   Evidence: 2 items across 2 sources
   Evidence tier: 1 — Direct candidate policy/questionnaire/voting evidence
   Summary: Rick Shealy has a source-backed statement on Immigration: While immigration policy must be humane and respect the dignity of all people, it must also prioritize the safety of citizens and lawful residents.
8. Civil liberties and privacy — support (high confidence)
   Evidence: 5 items across 5 sources
   Evidence tier: 1 — Direct candidate policy/questionnaire/voting evidence
   Summary: Rick Shealy's ballotpedia.org questionnaire answer indicates a stated position on Infrastructure: Atwood Tom Hartnett  (i) District 111 Wendell Gilliard  (i) District 112 Jenna Arsenault   Joe Bustos  (i) District 113 Courtney Waters  (i) District 114 Kelly Hough   Gary Brewer  (i) District 115 Nick Uricchio Johnnie Garmon
Campaign promises and policy plans
1. Cost of living
   Rick Shealy has a source-backed statement on Cost of living: That means supporting parents' rights and expanding opportunities for working families.
   Quote: “That means supporting parents' rights and expanding opportunities for working families.”
   Source: Issues — Shealy for SC House — https://www.shealyforsc.com/issues
2. Education
   Rick Shealy has a source-backed statement on Education: As a father, grandfather, businessman, farmer, teacher and community leader, I have the experience, drive, and dedication to make Laurens county a better place to live, work and raise a family.
   Quote: “As a father, grandfather, businessman, farmer, teacher and community leader, I have the experience, drive, and dedication to make Laurens county a better place to live, work and raise a family.”
   Source: Issues — Shealy for SC House — https://www.shealyforsc.com/issues
3. Jobs and economy
   Rick Shealy has a source-backed statement on Jobs and economy: Every decision he makes, every issue he champions, and every vote he takes will always be grounded in what is best for Laurens county—its families, its economy, and its way of life.
   Quote: “Every decision he makes, every issue he champions, and every vote he takes will always be grounded in what is best for Laurens county—its families, its economy, and its way of life.”
   Source: Issues — Shealy for SC House — https://www.shealyforsc.com/issues
4. Taxes and spending
   Rick Shealy has a source-backed statement on Taxes and spending: He is committed to ensuring that tax dollars are spent directly in classrooms, rewarding effective teachers, and maintaining strong, orderly learning environments where students can thrive.
   Quote: “He is committed to ensuring that tax dollars are spent directly in classrooms, rewarding effective teachers, and maintaining strong, orderly learning environments where students can thrive.”
   Source: Issues — Shealy for SC House — https://www.shealyforsc.com/issues
5. Abortion and reproductive rights
   Rick Shealy has a source-backed statement on Abortion and reproductive rights: He is unwavering in his commitment to the protection of the preborn and has long supported pro-life causes not only in principle but in practice.
   Quote: “He is unwavering in his commitment to the protection of the preborn and has long supported pro-life causes not only in principle but in practice.”
   Source: Issues — Shealy for SC House — https://www.shealyforsc.com/issues
6. Cost of living
   Rick Shealy has a source-backed statement on Cost of living: That means supporting parents' rights and expanding opportunities for working families.
   Quote: “That means supporting parents' rights and expanding opportunities for working families.”
   Source: Issues — Shealy for SC House — https://www.shealyforsc.com/issues
7. Election integrity
   Rick Shealy has a source-backed statement on Election integrity: South Carolina law requires us to report this information to the appropriate Ethics Committee/Commission if an individual’s contributions aggregate in excess of $100 in an election cycle.
   Quote: “South Carolina law requires us to report this information to the appropriate Ethics Committee/Commission if an individual’s contributions aggregate in excess of $100 in an election cycle.”
   Source: Privacy Policy — Shealy for SC House — https://www.shealyforsc.com/privacy-policy
8. Jobs and economy
   Rick Shealy has a source-backed statement on Jobs and economy: SPECIAL STATEMENT FOR JOB APPLICANTS: Any personal information that you provide to us when applying for a career position with Shealy for SC House will be used solely to consider and act upon your application. We may retain your personal information for a period of time, but only for as long as n
   Quote: “SPECIAL STATEMENT FOR JOB APPLICANTS: Any personal information that you provide to us when applying for a career position with Shealy for SC House will be used solely to consider and act upon your application. We may retain your personal information for a period of time, but only for as long as necessary for such purposes or as otherwise required by law. We may disclose your personal information to our agents for the purpose of evaluating your qualifications for the particular position for which you applied, for other available positions or as otherwise required by law. We may also disclose your personal information to third parties hired by us to collect, maintain, and analyze candidates for career positions or as otherwise required by law.”
   Source: Privacy Policy — Shealy for SC House — https://www.shealyforsc.com/privacy-policy
9. Civil liberties and privacy
   Rick Shealy's myclintonnews.com source gives a direct Tier 1 answer on Civil liberties and privacy: Forgot password? We’ve emailed a one-time link to your primary email address Click on the link to sign in instantly to your LinkedIn account. If you don’t see the email in your inbox, check your spam folder. Resend email Back New to LinkedIn? Join now Agree &
   Quote: “Forgot password? We’ve emailed a one-time link to your primary email address Click on the link to sign in instantly to your LinkedIn account. If you don’t see the email in your inbox, check your spam folder. Resend email Back New to LinkedIn? Join now Agree & Join LinkedIn LinkedIn © 2026 User Agreement Your California Privacy Choices Community Guidelines Copyright Policy Send Feedback Language العربية (Arabic) বাংলা (Bangla) Čeština (Czech) Dansk (Danish) Deutsch (German) Ελληνικά (Greek) English (English) Español (Spanish) فارسی (Persian) Suomi (Finnish) Français (French) हिंदी (Hindi) Magyar (Hungarian) Bahasa Indonesia (Indonesian) Italiano (Italian) עברית (Hebrew) 日本語 (Japanese) 한국어 (Korean) मराठी (Marathi) Bahasa Malaysia (Malay) Nederlands (Dutch) Norsk (Norwegian) ਪੰਜਾਬੀ (Punjabi) Polski (Polish) Português (Portuguese) Română (Romanian) Русский (Russian) Svenska (Swedish) తెలుగు (Telugu) ภาษาไทย (Thai)”
   Source: LinkedIn Login, Sign in | LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/login?session_redirect=https%3A%2F%2Fwww%2Elinkedin%2Ecom%2FshareArticle%3Fmini%3Dtrue%26amp%3Burl%3Dhttps%3A%2F%2Fmyclintonnews%2Ecom%2Fstories%2Fdecision-2026-laurens-county-farmer-and-business-owner-rick-shealy-announces-run-for-sc-house%2C147644
10. Civil liberties and privacy
   Rick Shealy's myclintonnews.com source gives a direct Tier 1 answer on Civil liberties and privacy: We don’t recognize that email. Did you mean {:emailSuggestion} ? We’ll send a verification code to this email or phone number if it matches an existing LinkedIn account. Next or Back LinkedIn © 2026 User Agreement Your California Privacy Choices Community Guid
   Quote: “We don’t recognize that email. Did you mean {:emailSuggestion} ? We’ll send a verification code to this email or phone number if it matches an existing LinkedIn account. Next or Back LinkedIn © 2026 User Agreement Your California Privacy Choices Community Guidelines Copyright Policy Send Feedback Language العربية (Arabic) বাংলা (Bangla) Čeština (Czech) Dansk (Danish) Deutsch (German) Ελληνικά (Greek) English (English) Español (Spanish) فارسی (Persian) Suomi (Finnish) Français (French) हिंदी (Hindi) Magyar (Hungarian) Bahasa Indonesia (Indonesian) Italiano (Italian) עברית (Hebrew) 日本語 (Japanese) 한국어 (Korean) मराठी (Marathi) Bahasa Malaysia (Malay) Nederlands (Dutch) Norsk (Norwegian) ਪੰਜਾਬੀ (Punjabi) Polski (Polish) Português (Portuguese) Română (Romanian) Русский (Russian) Svenska (Swedish) తెలుగు (Telugu) ภาษาไทย (Thai) Tagalog (Tagalog) Türkçe (Turkish) Українська (Ukrainian) Tiếng Việt (Vietnamese) 简体中文 (Chinese (Simplified)) 正體中文 (Chinese (Traditional))”
   Source: Reset Password | LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/checkpoint/rp/request-password-reset?session_redirect=https%3A%2F%2Fwww%2Elinkedin%2Ecom%2FshareArticle%3Fmini%3Dtrue%26amp%3Burl%3Dhttps%3A%2F%2Fmyclintonnews%2Ecom%2Fstories%2Fdecision-2026-laurens-county-farmer-and-business-owner-rick-shealy-announces-run-for-sc-house%2C147644
Source-backed claims
1. Cost of living — supports
   Rick Shealy has a source-backed statement on Cost of living: That means supporting parents' rights and expanding opportunities for working families.
   Quote: “That means supporting parents' rights and expanding opportunities for working families.”
   Source: Issues — Shealy for SC House — https://www.shealyforsc.com/issues
2. Education — supports
   Rick Shealy has a source-backed statement on Education: As a father, grandfather, businessman, farmer, teacher and community leader, I have the experience, drive, and dedication to make Laurens county a better place to live, work and raise a family.
   Quote: “As a father, grandfather, businessman, farmer, teacher and community leader, I have the experience, drive, and dedication to make Laurens county a better place to live, work and raise a family.”
   Source: Issues — Shealy for SC House — https://www.shealyforsc.com/issues
3. Jobs and economy — promised
   Rick Shealy has a source-backed statement on Jobs and economy: Every decision he makes, every issue he champions, and every vote he takes will always be grounded in what is best for Laurens county—its families, its economy, and its way of life.
   Quote: “Every decision he makes, every issue he champions, and every vote he takes will always be grounded in what is best for Laurens county—its families, its economy, and its way of life.”
   Source: Issues — Shealy for SC House — https://www.shealyforsc.com/issues
4. Taxes and spending — promised
   Rick Shealy has a source-backed statement on Taxes and spending: He is committed to ensuring that tax dollars are spent directly in classrooms, rewarding effective teachers, and maintaining strong, orderly learning environments where students can thrive.
   Quote: “He is committed to ensuring that tax dollars are spent directly in classrooms, rewarding effective teachers, and maintaining strong, orderly learning environments where students can thrive.”
   Source: Issues — Shealy for SC House — https://www.shealyforsc.com/issues
5. Abortion and reproductive rights — supports
   Rick Shealy has a source-backed statement on Abortion and reproductive rights: He is unwavering in his commitment to the protection of the preborn and has long supported pro-life causes not only in principle but in practice.
   Quote: “He is unwavering in his commitment to the protection of the preborn and has long supported pro-life causes not only in principle but in practice.”
   Source: Issues — Shealy for SC House — https://www.shealyforsc.com/issues
6. Public safety — supports
   Rick Shealy has a source-backed statement on Public safety: Immigration - Protecting Public Safety at the Local Level
   Quote: “Immigration - Protecting Public Safety at the Local Level”
   Source: Issues — Shealy for SC House — https://www.shealyforsc.com/issues
7. Immigration — supports
   Rick Shealy has a source-backed statement on Immigration: While immigration policy must be humane and respect the dignity of all people, it must also prioritize the safety of citizens and lawful residents.
   Quote: “While immigration policy must be humane and respect the dignity of all people, it must also prioritize the safety of citizens and lawful residents.”
   Source: Issues — Shealy for SC House — https://www.shealyforsc.com/issues
8. Infrastructure — supports
   Rick Shealy has a source-backed statement on Infrastructure: It is about protecting our roads, our neighborhoods, and our children, and ensuring that no family suffers an avoidable loss.
   Quote: “It is about protecting our roads, our neighborhoods, and our children, and ensuring that no family suffers an avoidable loss.”
   Source: Issues — Shealy for SC House — https://www.shealyforsc.com/issues
9. Civil liberties and privacy — supports
   Rick Shealy has a source-backed statement on Civil liberties and privacy: We cannot guarantee the privacy and safety of these areas and are therefore not responsible for any information you choose to post.
   Quote: “We cannot guarantee the privacy and safety of these areas and are therefore not responsible for any information you choose to post.”
   Source: Privacy Policy — Shealy for SC House — https://www.shealyforsc.com/privacy-policy
10. Election integrity — supports
   Rick Shealy has a source-backed statement on Election integrity: South Carolina law requires us to report this information to the appropriate Ethics Committee/Commission if an individual’s contributions aggregate in excess of $100 in an election cycle.
   Quote: “South Carolina law requires us to report this information to the appropriate Ethics Committee/Commission if an individual’s contributions aggregate in excess of $100 in an election cycle.”
   Source: Privacy Policy — Shealy for SC House — https://www.shealyforsc.com/privacy-policy
11. Jobs and economy — promised
   Rick Shealy has a source-backed statement on Jobs and economy: SPECIAL STATEMENT FOR JOB APPLICANTS: Any personal information that you provide to us when applying for a career position with Shealy for SC House will be used solely to consider and act upon your application. We may retain your personal information for a period of time, but only for as long as n
   Quote: “SPECIAL STATEMENT FOR JOB APPLICANTS: Any personal information that you provide to us when applying for a career position with Shealy for SC House will be used solely to consider and act upon your application. We may retain your personal information for a period of time, but only for as long as necessary for such purposes or as otherwise required by law. We may disclose your personal information to our agents for the purpose of evaluating your qualifications for the particular position for which you applied, for other available positions or as otherwise required by law. We may also disclose your personal information to third parties hired by us to collect, maintain, and analyze candidates for career positions or as otherwise required by law.”
   Source: Privacy Policy — Shealy for SC House — https://www.shealyforsc.com/privacy-policy
12. Civil liberties and privacy — supports
   Rick Shealy's myclintonnews.com source gives a direct Tier 1 answer on Civil liberties and privacy: Forgot password? We’ve emailed a one-time link to your primary email address Click on the link to sign in instantly to your LinkedIn account. If you don’t see the email in your inbox, check your spam folder. Resend email Back New to LinkedIn? Join now Agree &
   Quote: “Forgot password? We’ve emailed a one-time link to your primary email address Click on the link to sign in instantly to your LinkedIn account. If you don’t see the email in your inbox, check your spam folder. Resend email Back New to LinkedIn? Join now Agree & Join LinkedIn LinkedIn © 2026 User Agreement Your California Privacy Choices Community Guidelines Copyright Policy Send Feedback Language العربية (Arabic) বাংলা (Bangla) Čeština (Czech) Dansk (Danish) Deutsch (German) Ελληνικά (Greek) English (English) Español (Spanish) فارسی (Persian) Suomi (Finnish) Français (French) हिंदी (Hindi) Magyar (Hungarian) Bahasa Indonesia (Indonesian) Italiano (Italian) עברית (Hebrew) 日本語 (Japanese) 한국어 (Korean) मराठी (Marathi) Bahasa Malaysia (Malay) Nederlands (Dutch) Norsk (Norwegian) ਪੰਜਾਬੀ (Punjabi) Polski (Polish) Português (Portuguese) Română (Romanian) Русский (Russian) Svenska (Swedish) తెలుగు (Telugu) ภาษาไทย (Thai)”
   Source: LinkedIn Login, Sign in | LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/login?session_redirect=https%3A%2F%2Fwww%2Elinkedin%2Ecom%2FshareArticle%3Fmini%3Dtrue%26amp%3Burl%3Dhttps%3A%2F%2Fmyclintonnews%2Ecom%2Fstories%2Fdecision-2026-laurens-county-farmer-and-business-owner-rick-shealy-announces-run-for-sc-house%2C147644
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