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Database-backed profileSouth Carolina House of Representatives — SC House District 8 • Party: Republican
Sherry Hodges candidate profile assembled from imported source documents and evidence claims.
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Campaign post / platform
“should do more to physically secure the southern border.”
Touches Public safety, Institutional accountability; not directly matched to the saved profile labels. • Voter Guide Profile for SC State Rep., Dist. 8 candidate - Sherry Hodges
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“IMMIGRATION: I support the existence of sanctuary cities to protect undocumented persons.”
Touches Public safety, Institutional accountability; not directly matched to the saved profile labels. • Voter Guide Profile for SC State Representative, District 8 candidate - Sherry Hodges
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“ELECTIONS AND VOTING: People should be able to vote without photo identification. Reparations should be given to people on the basis of race.”
Touches Government transparency, Institutional accountability; not directly matched to the saved profile labels. • Voter Guide Profile for SC State Representative, District 8 candidate - Sherry Hodges
Report source issueCampaign post / platform
“Free enterprise and the right to private property are essential elements of a productive economic system.”
Touches Economic opportunity, Small business support; not directly matched to the saved profile labels. • Voter Guide Profile for SC State Rep., Dist. 8 candidate - Sherry Hodges
Report source issueCampaign post / platform
“Man-made climate change is a global threat and requires urgent political action.”
Touches Environmental stewardship, Infrastructure reliability; not directly matched to the saved profile labels. • Voter Guide Profile for SC State Representative, District 8 candidate - Sherry Hodges
Report source issueCampaign promises
Campaign promises
Sherry Hodges has a source-backed statement on Immigration: should do more to physically secure the southern border.
“should do more to physically secure the southern border.” • Voter Guide Profile for SC State Rep., Dist. 8 candidate - Sherry Hodges
Report source issueCampaign promises
Sherry Hodges has a source-backed statement on Immigration: IMMIGRATION: I support the existence of sanctuary cities to protect undocumented persons.
“IMMIGRATION: I support the existence of sanctuary cities to protect undocumented persons.” • Voter Guide Profile for SC State Representative, District 8 candidate - Sherry Hodges
Report source issueCampaign promises
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.
“ELECTIONS AND VOTING: People should be able to vote without photo identification. Reparations should be given to people on the basis of race.” • Voter Guide Profile for SC State Representative, District 8 candidate - Sherry Hodges
Report source issueCampaign promises
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.
“Free enterprise and the right to private property are essential elements of a productive economic system.” • Voter Guide Profile for SC State Rep., Dist. 8 candidate - Sherry Hodges
Report source issueCampaign promises
Sherry Hodges has a source-backed statement on Environment and energy: Man-made climate change is a global threat and requires urgent political action.
“Man-made climate change is a global threat and requires urgent political action.” • Voter Guide Profile for SC State Representative, District 8 candidate - Sherry Hodges
Report source issuePolicy plans
Policy plans
Sherry Hodges has a source-backed statement on Environment and energy: Man-made climate change is a global threat and requires urgent political action.
“Man-made climate change is a global threat and requires urgent political action.” • Voter Guide Profile for SC State Representative, District 8 candidate - Sherry Hodges
Report source issuePolicy plans
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?
“Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?” • Voter Guide Profile for SC State Rep., Dist. 8 candidate - Sherry Hodges
Report source issuePolicy plans
Sherry Hodges has a source-backed statement on Taxes and spending: Taxpayer funds should be used to provide gender transition services.
“Taxpayer funds should be used to provide gender transition services.” • Voter Guide Profile for SC State Rep., Dist. 8 candidate - Sherry Hodges
Report source issuePolicy plans
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
“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.” • Anderson County voters to weigh in on Statehouse races. Who's on ballot? - AOL
Report source issuePolicy plans
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.
“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.” • Privacy Policy — Hodges for SC House
Report source issueCandidate position profile
This is the canonical data layer the agreement score uses: tiered candidate issue positions, where stronger evidence replaces lower-tier party fallback data.
Healthcare
4 evidence items across 4 sources. Strongest source: Ballotpedia questionnaire. Evidence tier: 1 — Direct candidate policy/questionnaire/voting evidence.
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
Cost of living / housing
5 evidence items across 5 sources. Strongest source: Ballotpedia questionnaire. Evidence tier: 1 — Direct candidate policy/questionnaire/voting evidence.
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
Taxes and spending
5 evidence items across 4 sources. Strongest source: Campaign material. Evidence tier: 1 — Direct candidate policy/questionnaire/voting evidence.
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.
Jobs and economy
5 evidence items across 5 sources. Strongest source: Campaign material. Evidence tier: 1 — Direct candidate policy/questionnaire/voting evidence.
Sherry Hodges has a source-backed statement on Jobs and economy: Wages should be privately set depending on business and skill.
Education
5 evidence items across 5 sources. Strongest source: VOTE411 questionnaire. Evidence tier: 1 — Direct candidate policy/questionnaire/voting evidence.
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?
Public safety / crime
4 evidence items across 4 sources. Strongest source: Ballotpedia questionnaire. Evidence tier: 1 — Direct candidate policy/questionnaire/voting evidence.
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.
Immigration
4 evidence items across 4 sources. Strongest source: Campaign material. Evidence tier: 1 — Direct candidate policy/questionnaire/voting evidence.
Sherry Hodges has a source-backed statement on Immigration: Protecting our borders and standing up for the rule of law are critical.
Civil liberties and privacy
5 evidence items across 5 sources. Strongest source: Ballotpedia questionnaire. Evidence tier: 1 — Direct candidate policy/questionnaire/voting evidence.
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
Elections and democracy
10 evidence items across 8 sources. Strongest source: Ballotpedia questionnaire. Evidence tier: 1 — Direct candidate policy/questionnaire/voting evidence.
Sherry Hodges's ballotpedia.org questionnaire answer indicates a stated position on Election integrity: Vote totals may change until results are certified.  Source 1  Source 2 Total votes: 4,184 = candidate completed the Ballotpedia Candidate Connection survey.
Environment and energy
3 evidence items across 3 sources. Strongest source: Campaign material. Evidence tier: 1 — Direct candidate policy/questionnaire/voting evidence.
Sherry Hodges has a source-backed statement on Environment and energy: Man-made climate change is a global threat and requires urgent political action.
Abortion and reproductive rights
2 evidence items across 2 sources. Strongest source: Campaign material. Evidence tier: 1 — Direct candidate policy/questionnaire/voting evidence.
Sherry Hodges has a source-backed statement on Abortion and reproductive rights: Under what circumstances should an elective abortion be allowed?
Guns
3 evidence items across 3 sources. Strongest source: Campaign material. Evidence tier: 1 — Direct candidate policy/questionnaire/voting evidence.
Sherry Hodges has a source-backed statement on Guns: As a patriot, gun-owner, Life Member of the National Rifle Association (NRA), and active member of National Association for Gun Rights, Armed Women of America (AWA), Anderson Charter, Women for Gun Rights and Palmetto Gun Rights (PGR).
Unknown issue axes: 0. Tier 4 starts from party fallback; higher-tier evidence replaces it when available.
Issue-by-issue agreement
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.
User issue coverage
0/12
Candidate issue coverage
12/12
Comparable positions
0/12
Overall agreement
N/A
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Abortion and reproductive rights
unknownYour position
Unknown
No saved official issue position for this issue
Candidate position
Support
medium confidence • 2 evidence items
Source: Campaign material
Agreement
N/A
Sherry Hodges has a source-backed statement on Abortion and reproductive rights: Under what circumstances should an elective abortion be allowed?
Civil liberties and privacy
unknownYour position
Unknown
No saved official issue position for this issue
Candidate position
Support
high confidence • 5 evidence items
Source: Ballotpedia questionnaire
Agreement
N/A
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
Cost of living / housing
unknownYour position
Unknown
No saved official issue position for this issue
Candidate position
Support
high confidence • 5 evidence items
Source: Ballotpedia questionnaire
Agreement
N/A
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
Education
unknownYour position
Unknown
No saved official issue position for this issue
Candidate position
Support
high confidence • 5 evidence items
Source: VOTE411 questionnaire
Agreement
N/A
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?
Elections and democracy
unknownYour position
Unknown
No saved official issue position for this issue
Candidate position
Support
high confidence • 10 evidence items
Source: Ballotpedia questionnaire
Agreement
N/A
Sherry Hodges's ballotpedia.org questionnaire answer indicates a stated position on Election integrity: Vote totals may change until results are certified.  Source 1  Source 2 Total votes: 4,184 = candidate completed the Ballotpedia Candidate Connection survey.
Environment and energy
unknownYour position
Unknown
No saved official issue position for this issue
Candidate position
Support
medium confidence • 3 evidence items
Source: Campaign material
Agreement
N/A
Sherry Hodges has a source-backed statement on Environment and energy: Man-made climate change is a global threat and requires urgent political action.
Guns
unknownYour position
Unknown
No saved official issue position for this issue
Candidate position
Oppose
medium confidence • 3 evidence items
Source: Campaign material
Agreement
N/A
Sherry Hodges has a source-backed statement on Guns: As a patriot, gun-owner, Life Member of the National Rifle Association (NRA), and active member of National Association for Gun Rights, Armed Women of America (AWA), Anderson Charter, Women for Gun Rights and Palmetto Gun Rights (PGR).
Healthcare
unknownYour position
Unknown
No saved official issue position for this issue
Candidate position
Support
high confidence • 4 evidence items
Source: Ballotpedia questionnaire
Agreement
N/A
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
Immigration
unknownYour position
Unknown
No saved official issue position for this issue
Candidate position
Oppose
medium confidence • 4 evidence items
Source: Campaign material
Agreement
N/A
Sherry Hodges has a source-backed statement on Immigration: Protecting our borders and standing up for the rule of law are critical.
Jobs and economy
unknownYour position
Unknown
No saved official issue position for this issue
Candidate position
Support
medium confidence • 5 evidence items
Source: Campaign material
Agreement
N/A
Sherry Hodges has a source-backed statement on Jobs and economy: Wages should be privately set depending on business and skill.
Public safety / crime
unknownYour position
Unknown
No saved official issue position for this issue
Candidate position
Oppose
high confidence • 4 evidence items
Source: Ballotpedia questionnaire
Agreement
N/A
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.
Taxes and spending
unknownYour position
Unknown
No saved official issue position for this issue
Candidate position
Oppose
medium confidence • 5 evidence items
Source: Campaign material
Agreement
N/A
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.
Voting record consistency
N/A
No sourced roll-call or official vote records are linked for this candidate yet.
Current polling numbers
Evidence record
Issue: Immigration
“should do more to physically secure the southern border.”
Issue: Immigration
“IMMIGRATION: I support the existence of sanctuary cities to protect undocumented persons.”
Issue: 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.”
Issue: Jobs and economy
“Free enterprise and the right to private property are essential elements of a productive economic system.”
Issue: Environment and energy
“Man-made climate change is a global threat and requires urgent political action.”
Issue: Public safety
“CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY”
Issue: 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.”
Issue: 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?”
Issue: Education
“Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?”
Issue: Immigration
“Protecting our borders and standing up for the rule of law are critical.”
Issue: Taxes and spending
“Taxpayer funds should be used to provide gender transition services.”
Issue: Election integrity
“Name on Ballot:: PO Box 543 Sandy Springs SC 29677 © 2026 South Carolina State Election Commission. All Rights Reserved.”
Issue: 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, 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.”
Issue: 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.”
Issue: 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.”
Issue: Jobs and economy
“SPECIAL STATEMENT FOR JOB APPLICANTS: Any personal information that you provide to us when applying for a career position with Hodges 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.”
Issue: Jobs and economy
“iVoterGuide - Jobs: iVoterGuide is a division of AFA Action, the governmental affairs affiliate of American Family Association. AFA Action's mission is to inform and mobilize individuals to strengthen the biblical foundations of America. AFA Action has three divisions: Center for Judicial Renewal, Government Affairs, and iVoterGuide.”
Issue: 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) Federalism Unemployment insurance Work requirements Policy in the states More...”
Issue: Election integrity
“Vote totals may change until results are certified.  Source 1  Source 2 Total votes: 4,184 = candidate completed the Ballotpedia Candidate Connection survey.”
Issue: Election integrity
“The candidate list in this election may not be complete.”
Issue: 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 District 116 Clay N.”
Issue: 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 Herndon Shawn Pinkston District 100 Crystal Campbell * Sylleste Davis * (i) District 101 Roger Kirby  (i) Martin Cunningham Cheryl Lane Arnie Borowsky * District 102 Montez Aiken Katie McCravy Harriet Holman * (i) District 103 Carl Anderson  (i) Wendell Padgett The Republican primary was canceled.”
Issue: Public safety
“District 104 George Blumenthal * William Bailey * (i) District 105 David Wilson *   Kevin J.”
Issue: 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?”
Issue: Election integrity
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Issue: Taxes and spending
“An advocate for free markets, Sherry holds that taxes should only be used to pay for core government functions.”
Issue: Cost of living
“Sherry will lead efforts to remove your tax dollars that are being allocated towards funding abortions and abortion providers like Planned Parenthood.”
Issue: Education
“As a mother and grandmother, Sherry sees every day the critical importance a quality education has on a child’s future.”
Issue: Healthcare
“Parents have the fundamental right to decide their children’s education, upbringing, and healthcare.”
Issue: Civil liberties and privacy
“Sherry Hodges takes our constitutional rights and freedoms seriously and will defend your right to carry.”
Issue: Guns
“As a patriot, gun-owner, Life Member of the National Rifle Association (NRA), and active member of National Association for Gun Rights, Armed Women of America (AWA), Anderson Charter, Women for Gun Rights and Palmetto Gun Rights (PGR).”
Issue: Public safety
“Immigrants who follow the rules and abide by our laws have a place in America, Sherry will work to make sure law enforcement has the tools they need to stop those who invade our country illegally.”
Issue: Election integrity
“Election Integrity: Our country depends on honest elections. Our society cannot long survive once the voters lose faith that their votes are not being fairly and accurately counted. Sherry supports efforts to guarantee that our electoral system is honest by requiring ID of all voters and closing our primaries so that only Republicans are allowed to vote in Republican primaries.”
Issue: Taxes and spending
“Sherry Hodges has fought to defend our family values by shrinking the size of government and lowering our taxes in Anderson county.”
Issue: Guns
“Palmetto Gun Rights, Member, 2024-2026”
Issue: Cost of living
“Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive taxpayer funds from federal, state, or local governments (including Title X grants).”
Issue: Abortion and reproductive rights
“Under what circumstances should an elective abortion be allowed?”
Issue: Jobs and economy
“Wages should be privately set depending on business and skill.”
Issue: Healthcare
“A) Healthcare for all should be guaranteed and funded by the government with no private healthcare option.”
Issue: Education
“Foreign governments should be prohibited from funding American education.”
Issue: Clean energy climate and environment
“Republican party fallback opposes Clean energy climate and environment.”
Issue: Public investment and taxes
“Republican party fallback opposes Public investment and taxes.”
Issue: Jobs and worker protections
“Republican party fallback opposes Jobs and worker protections.”
Issue: Abortion and reproductive rights
“Republican party fallback opposes Abortion and reproductive rights.”
Issue: Healthcare expansion
“Republican party fallback opposes Healthcare expansion.”
Issue: Pathway citizenship legal immigration
“Republican party fallback opposes Pathway citizenship legal immigration.”
Issue: Civil liberties and privacy protections
“Republican party fallback opposes Civil liberties and privacy protections.”
Issue: Cost of living public intervention
“Republican party fallback opposes Cost of living public intervention.”
Issue: Gun safety background checks and red flag laws
“Republican party fallback opposes Gun safety background checks and red flag laws.”
Issue: Public education funding
“Republican party fallback opposes Public education funding.”
Issue: Criminal justice reform and public safety accountability
“Republican party fallback opposes Criminal justice reform and public safety accountability.”
Issue: Voting rights democracy and elections
“Republican party fallback opposes Voting rights democracy and elections.”
Issue: Ballot access
“SCVotes candidate listing includes active candidate filings by office, associated counties, party, filing location, and candidate status.”