Civic Compass candidate profile
Candidate: Sherry Hodges
Race: South Carolina House of Representatives — SC House District 8
Party: Republican
Data source: Database-backed profile
Election slug: sc-candidate-profile-enrichment
Open online: https://www.ballotvibe.com/candidates/sherry-hodges-republican?election=sc-candidate-profile-enrichment
Compare this race: https://www.ballotvibe.com/races/sc-2026-south-carolina-house-of-representatives-sc-house-district-8?election=sc-candidate-profile-enrichment
Open ballot plan: https://www.ballotvibe.com/plan?election=sc-candidate-profile-enrichment#plan-sc-2026-south-carolina-house-of-representatives-sc-house-district-8
Flag candidate evidence: https://www.ballotvibe.com/trust?election=sc-candidate-profile-enrichment&claimReference=Sherry+Hodges+%E2%80%94+South+Carolina+House+of+Representatives+%E2%80%94+SC+House+District+8#corrections
Exported: 2026-11-08T10:42:28.965Z

Summary
Sherry Hodges candidate profile assembled from imported source documents and evidence claims.

Biography
Age: Not sourced yet
Career: Not sourced yet

Evidence coverage
Claims loaded: 53
Source-backed claims: 53
Issue position coverage: 100%
Position confidence: high
Unknown issue axes: 0

Top issue positions
1. Healthcare — support (high confidence)
   Evidence: 4 items across 4 sources
   Evidence tier: 1 — Direct candidate policy/questionnaire/voting evidence
   Summary: Sherry Hodges's Ballotpedia questionnaire answer indicates a stated position on Healthcare: Supreme Court Federal courts State government Ballot measures Municipal government School boards Recalls Education policy on Ballotpedia Public policy Administrative state Criminal justice policy Education policy Environmental, social, and corporate governance (ESG) F
2. Cost of living / housing — support (high confidence)
   Evidence: 5 items across 5 sources
   Evidence tier: 1 — Direct candidate policy/questionnaire/voting evidence
   Summary: Sherry Hodges'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
3. Taxes and spending — oppose (medium confidence)
   Evidence: 5 items across 4 sources
   Evidence tier: 1 — Direct candidate policy/questionnaire/voting evidence
   Summary: Sherry Hodges has a source-backed statement on Taxes and spending: An advocate for free markets, Sherry holds that taxes should only be used to pay for core government functions.
4. Jobs and economy — support (medium confidence)
   Evidence: 5 items across 5 sources
   Evidence tier: 1 — Direct candidate policy/questionnaire/voting evidence
   Summary: Sherry Hodges has a source-backed statement on Jobs and economy: Wages should be privately set depending on business and skill.
5. Education — support (high confidence)
   Evidence: 5 items across 5 sources
   Evidence tier: 1 — Direct candidate policy/questionnaire/voting evidence
   Summary: Sherry Hodges's onyourballot.vote411.org questionnaire answer indicates a stated position on Education: Chapman (Rep) Compare Rank Sherry Hodges (Rep) Compare Rank Patrick Orr (Rep) Compare Rank Biographical Information Name three actions you would support to ensure every child in South Carolina receives a quality education?
6. Public safety / crime — oppose (high confidence)
   Evidence: 4 items across 4 sources
   Evidence tier: 1 — Direct candidate policy/questionnaire/voting evidence
   Summary: Sherry Hodges'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: 4 items across 4 sources
   Evidence tier: 1 — Direct candidate policy/questionnaire/voting evidence
   Summary: Sherry Hodges has a source-backed statement on Immigration: Protecting our borders and standing up for the rule of law are critical.
8. Civil liberties and privacy — support (high confidence)
   Evidence: 5 items across 5 sources
   Evidence tier: 1 — Direct candidate policy/questionnaire/voting evidence
   Summary: Sherry Hodges'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 Garmo
Campaign promises and policy plans
1. Immigration
   Sherry Hodges has a source-backed statement on Immigration: should do more to physically secure the southern border.
   Quote: “should do more to physically secure the southern border.”
   Source: Voter Guide Profile for SC State Rep., Dist. 8 candidate - Sherry Hodges — https://ivoterguide.com/candidate/80557/race/16292/election/1175?culture=en-us
2. Immigration
   Sherry Hodges has a source-backed statement on Immigration: IMMIGRATION: I support the existence of sanctuary cities to protect undocumented persons.
   Quote: “IMMIGRATION: I support the existence of sanctuary cities to protect undocumented persons.”
   Source: Voter Guide Profile for SC State Representative, District 8 candidate - Sherry Hodges — https://ivoterguide.com/candidate/80557/race/27691/election/1421
3. Election integrity
   Sherry Hodges has a source-backed statement on Election integrity: ELECTIONS AND VOTING: People should be able to vote without photo identification. Reparations should be given to people on the basis of race.
   Quote: “ELECTIONS AND VOTING: People should be able to vote without photo identification. Reparations should be given to people on the basis of race.”
   Source: Voter Guide Profile for SC State Representative, District 8 candidate - Sherry Hodges — https://ivoterguide.com/candidate/80557/race/27691/election/1421
4. Jobs and economy
   Sherry Hodges has a source-backed statement on Jobs and economy: Free enterprise and the right to private property are essential elements of a productive economic system.
   Quote: “Free enterprise and the right to private property are essential elements of a productive economic system.”
   Source: Voter Guide Profile for SC State Rep., Dist. 8 candidate - Sherry Hodges — https://ivoterguide.com/candidate/80557/race/16292/election/1175?culture=en-us
5. Environment and energy
   Sherry Hodges has a source-backed statement on Environment and energy: Man-made climate change is a global threat and requires urgent political action.
   Quote: “Man-made climate change is a global threat and requires urgent political action.”
   Source: Voter Guide Profile for SC State Representative, District 8 candidate - Sherry Hodges — https://ivoterguide.com/candidate/80557/race/27691/election/1421
6. Environment and energy
   Sherry Hodges has a source-backed statement on Environment and energy: Man-made climate change is a global threat and requires urgent political action.
   Quote: “Man-made climate change is a global threat and requires urgent political action.”
   Source: Voter Guide Profile for SC State Representative, District 8 candidate - Sherry Hodges — https://ivoterguide.com/candidate/80557/race/27691/election/1421
7. Education
   Sherry Hodges has a source-backed statement on Education: Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?
   Quote: “Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?”
   Source: Voter Guide Profile for SC State Rep., Dist. 8 candidate - Sherry Hodges — https://ivoterguide.com/candidate/80557/race/16292/election/1175?culture=en-us
8. Taxes and spending
   Sherry Hodges has a source-backed statement on Taxes and spending: Taxpayer funds should be used to provide gender transition services.
   Quote: “Taxpayer funds should be used to provide gender transition services.”
   Source: Voter Guide Profile for SC State Rep., Dist. 8 candidate - Sherry Hodges — https://ivoterguide.com/candidate/80557/race/16292/election/1175?culture=en-us
9. Cost of living
   Sherry Hodges's aol.com source gives a direct Tier 1 answer on Cost of living: Anderson County voters to weigh in on Statehouse races. Who's on ballot? Voters in Anderson County will decide four contested South Carolina House primary races this June as incumbents face challengers on issues ranging from taxes and government spending to immigration, educa
   Quote: “Anderson County voters to weigh in on Statehouse races. Who's on ballot? Voters in Anderson County will decide four contested South Carolina House primary races this June as incumbents face challengers on issues ranging from taxes and government spending to immigration, education, and public safety. For the 2026 primaries, there are four contested races in Anderson County. Candidate filing for the 2026 election cycle closed in March, officially setting the stage for the June primaries and November general election. Polls opened for early voting on May 26, and election day will be on Tuesday, June 9. For residents looking to find where to vote, scvotes.org lists precinct locations. State House District 6 April Cromer Age: 49 Family: Cromer has a husband, Brent Cromer, and two children Experience: She has been the incumbent since being elected on Nov.14, 2022. Outside of that, she's an internal operations auditor for her family's business, Cromer Food Services.”
   Source: Anderson County voters to weigh in on Statehouse races. Who's on ballot? - AOL — https://www.aol.com/news/anderson-county-voters-weigh-statehouse-090215657.html
10. Election integrity
   Sherry Hodges 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 — Hodges for SC House — https://www.hodgesforschouse.com/privacy-policy
Source-backed claims
1. Immigration — supports
   Sherry Hodges has a source-backed statement on Immigration: should do more to physically secure the southern border.
   Quote: “should do more to physically secure the southern border.”
   Source: Voter Guide Profile for SC State Rep., Dist. 8 candidate - Sherry Hodges — https://ivoterguide.com/candidate/80557/race/16292/election/1175?culture=en-us
2. Immigration — supports
   Sherry Hodges has a source-backed statement on Immigration: IMMIGRATION: I support the existence of sanctuary cities to protect undocumented persons.
   Quote: “IMMIGRATION: I support the existence of sanctuary cities to protect undocumented persons.”
   Source: Voter Guide Profile for SC State Representative, District 8 candidate - Sherry Hodges — https://ivoterguide.com/candidate/80557/race/27691/election/1421
3. Election integrity — supports
   Sherry Hodges has a source-backed statement on Election integrity: ELECTIONS AND VOTING: People should be able to vote without photo identification. Reparations should be given to people on the basis of race.
   Quote: “ELECTIONS AND VOTING: People should be able to vote without photo identification. Reparations should be given to people on the basis of race.”
   Source: Voter Guide Profile for SC State Representative, District 8 candidate - Sherry Hodges — https://ivoterguide.com/candidate/80557/race/27691/election/1421
4. Jobs and economy — supports
   Sherry Hodges has a source-backed statement on Jobs and economy: Free enterprise and the right to private property are essential elements of a productive economic system.
   Quote: “Free enterprise and the right to private property are essential elements of a productive economic system.”
   Source: Voter Guide Profile for SC State Rep., Dist. 8 candidate - Sherry Hodges — https://ivoterguide.com/candidate/80557/race/16292/election/1175?culture=en-us
5. Environment and energy — supports
   Sherry Hodges has a source-backed statement on Environment and energy: Man-made climate change is a global threat and requires urgent political action.
   Quote: “Man-made climate change is a global threat and requires urgent political action.”
   Source: Voter Guide Profile for SC State Representative, District 8 candidate - Sherry Hodges — https://ivoterguide.com/candidate/80557/race/27691/election/1421
6. Public safety — supports
   Sherry Hodges has a source-backed statement on Public safety: CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY
   Quote: “CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY”
   Source: Voter Guide Profile for SC State Representative, District 8 candidate - Sherry Hodges — https://ivoterguide.com/candidate/80557/race/27691/election/1421
7. Civil liberties and privacy — supports
   Sherry Hodges has a source-backed statement on Civil liberties and privacy: Join the movement to restore biblical values and constitutional principles in our nation by informing and mobilizing more faith-based voters with the truth.
   Quote: “Join the movement to restore biblical values and constitutional principles in our nation by informing and mobilizing more faith-based voters with the truth.”
   Source: Voter Guide Profile for SC State Representative, District 8 candidate - Sherry Hodges — https://ivoterguide.com/candidate/80557/race/27691/election/1421
8. Environment and energy — supports
   Sherry Hodges has a source-backed statement on Environment and energy: Should environmental and social issues, like ESG (environmental, social, and governance) ratings, be used as criteria in deciding where to invest public monies?
   Quote: “Should environmental and social issues, like ESG (environmental, social, and governance) ratings, be used as criteria in deciding where to invest public monies?”
   Source: Voter Guide Profile for SC State Rep., Dist. 8 candidate - Sherry Hodges — https://ivoterguide.com/candidate/80557/race/16292/election/1175?culture=en-us
9. Education — supports
   Sherry Hodges has a source-backed statement on Education: Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?
   Quote: “Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?”
   Source: Voter Guide Profile for SC State Rep., Dist. 8 candidate - Sherry Hodges — https://ivoterguide.com/candidate/80557/race/16292/election/1175?culture=en-us
10. Immigration — supports
   Sherry Hodges has a source-backed statement on Immigration: Protecting our borders and standing up for the rule of law are critical.
   Quote: “Protecting our borders and standing up for the rule of law are critical.”
   Source: Issues — Hodges for SC House — https://www.hodgesforschouse.com/issues
11. Taxes and spending — supports
   Sherry Hodges has a source-backed statement on Taxes and spending: Taxpayer funds should be used to provide gender transition services.
   Quote: “Taxpayer funds should be used to provide gender transition services.”
   Source: Voter Guide Profile for SC State Rep., Dist. 8 candidate - Sherry Hodges — https://ivoterguide.com/candidate/80557/race/16292/election/1175?culture=en-us
12. Election integrity — supports
   Sherry Hodges has a source-backed statement on Election integrity: Name on Ballot:: PO Box 543 Sandy Springs SC 29677 © 2026 South Carolina State Election Commission. All Rights Reserved.
   Quote: “Name on Ballot:: PO Box 543 Sandy Springs SC 29677 © 2026 South Carolina State Election Commission. All Rights Reserved.”
   Source: Candidate Detail — https://vrems.scvotes.sc.gov/Candidate/CandidateDetail/?candidateId=20575&electionId=22114&searchType=Default
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