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Stephen D Frank

South Carolina House of Representatives — SC House District 20 • Party: Republican

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  • Stephen D Frank is listed as a candidate for South Carolina House of Representatives — SC House District 20.

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  • Stephen D Frank's charlestoncitypaper.com source gives a direct Tier 1 answer on Taxes and spending: What’s cost of going ‘cold turkey’ on earmarks? By Jack O’Toole, Capital Bureau | For perhaps the first time in South Carolina history, members of the General Assembly will soon reconvene to pass a $14.4 billion state budget that’s more likely to be remembere
  • Stephen D Frank has a source-backed statement on Jobs and economy: (2) Regulations that take effect on or after the effective date of this article must be reviewed within five years of the publication of the final regulation in the State Register and every five years after thatto ensure that they minimize economic impact on small businesses in a manner consi

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Taxes and spending

“What’s cost of going ‘cold turkey’ on earmarks? By Jack O’Toole, Capital Bureau | For perhaps the first time in South Carolina history, members of the General Assembly will soon reconvene to pass a $14.4 billion state budget that’s more likely to be remembered for what’s not in it than what is. Credit: Unsplash In a word, earmarks. Or as most lawmakers refer to them, local investments. Long controversial, this legislator-directed spending on special in-district projects — think everything from critical sewer system upgrades to local arts festivals — has skyrocketed in recent years, rising from a reported $30 million in 2019 to more than $700 million in 2023 and $400 million in 2024. The timing of that explosion was no accident, budget experts say. Flush with federal Covid aid but facing conservative revenue projections due to pandemic job losses, lawmakers opted to spend its annual surpluses on one-time local projects rather than committing the money to long-term, year-over-year investments.”

Touches Fiscal responsibility, Fair taxation; not directly matched to the saved profile labels. • Statehouse Report 24.20: Earmarks, abortion, film - Statehouse

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Cost of living

“The answer: Disclosure, debate and democracy? First, he says spending money for local projects is just unavoidable in a rural state like South Carolina, where most counties and towns are too small to fully support their own infrastructure. “With the way our state government is structured, it’s absolutely vital that the state invest in local communities,” Sheheen said. “If you don’t have that, our communities, particularly small communities, will wither and die away.” So the issue, he says, is how you’re going to make those dollars available at the state level. Unlike some, he believes that the current system, strengthened by further accountability and transparency, is probably the best option available. “I’m a big believer in democracy and having fights on the floor with open debates and vetoes,” Sheheen said. “That’s the way our government was set up, and I don’t know why some people want to sidetrack it by shoving money into agencies or programs.””

Touches Economic opportunity, Fair taxation; not directly matched to the saved profile labels. • Statehouse Report 24.20: Earmarks, abortion, film - Statehouse

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Taxes and spending

“In the Age of Decriminalization, is the Odor of Marijuana Alone Enough to Justify a Warrantless Search? Support ending marijuana prohibition. "Freedom: Grown in the USA" T-shirt Recent news This July 4th, the fight for cannabis freedom continues ... Jul 03, 2026 Virginia: Adult-use cannabis sales language included in signed budget ... Jun 30, 2026 DEA rescheduling hearing begins — welcome to the upside-down ... Jun 29, 2026 Kentucky legislators attack governor leadership on medical cannabis ... Jun 22, 2026 Virginia: Ask the General Assembly to reject the increase in public consumption fines ... Jun 22, 2026 Tags Medical Marijuana (513) legalization (387) Tax and Regulate (351) medical cannabis (321) decriminalization (259) patients (203) California (197) New Hampshire (170) Colorado (157) cannabis legalization (155) cannabis regulation (130) marijuana (129) Vermont (110) dispensaries (105) Congress (100) Maryland (100) possession (100) DEA (91) home cultivation (91) Prohibition (90) General”

Touches Fiscal responsibility, Fair taxation; not directly matched to the saved profile labels. • Criminal Justice

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Infrastructure

“If patients were allowed to use medical marijuana, wouldn't non-medical use increase too? "There is a broad social concern that sanctioning the medical use of marijuana might increase its use among the general population. At this point there are no convincing data to support this concern. The existing data are consistent with the idea that this would not be a problem if the medical use of marijuana were as closely regulated as other medications with abuse potential. ... [T]his question is beyond the issues normally considered for medical uses of drugs and should not be a factor in evaluating the therapeutic potential of marijuana or cannabinoids. "No evidence suggests that the use of opiates or cocaine for medical purposes has increased the perception that their illicit use is safe or acceptable."”

Touches Infrastructure reliability; not directly matched to the saved profile labels. • FAQ

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Campaign promises

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Campaign promises

Taxes and spending

Stephen D Frank's charlestoncitypaper.com source gives a direct Tier 1 answer on Taxes and spending: What’s cost of going ‘cold turkey’ on earmarks? By Jack O’Toole, Capital Bureau | For perhaps the first time in South Carolina history, members of the General Assembly will soon reconvene to pass a $14.4 billion state budget that’s more likely to be remembere

“What’s cost of going ‘cold turkey’ on earmarks? By Jack O’Toole, Capital Bureau | For perhaps the first time in South Carolina history, members of the General Assembly will soon reconvene to pass a $14.4 billion state budget that’s more likely to be remembered for what’s not in it than what is. Credit: Unsplash In a word, earmarks. Or as most lawmakers refer to them, local investments. Long controversial, this legislator-directed spending on special in-district projects — think everything from critical sewer system upgrades to local arts festivals — has skyrocketed in recent years, rising from a reported $30 million in 2019 to more than $700 million in 2023 and $400 million in 2024. The timing of that explosion was no accident, budget experts say. Flush with federal Covid aid but facing conservative revenue projections due to pandemic job losses, lawmakers opted to spend its annual surpluses on one-time local projects rather than committing the money to long-term, year-over-year investments.” • Statehouse Report 24.20: Earmarks, abortion, film - Statehouse

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Cost of living

Stephen D Frank's charlestoncitypaper.com source gives a direct Tier 1 answer on Cost of living: The answer: Disclosure, debate and democracy? First, he says spending money for local projects is just unavoidable in a rural state like South Carolina, where most counties and towns are too small to fully support their own infrastructure. “With the way our state

“The answer: Disclosure, debate and democracy? First, he says spending money for local projects is just unavoidable in a rural state like South Carolina, where most counties and towns are too small to fully support their own infrastructure. “With the way our state government is structured, it’s absolutely vital that the state invest in local communities,” Sheheen said. “If you don’t have that, our communities, particularly small communities, will wither and die away.” So the issue, he says, is how you’re going to make those dollars available at the state level. Unlike some, he believes that the current system, strengthened by further accountability and transparency, is probably the best option available. “I’m a big believer in democracy and having fights on the floor with open debates and vetoes,” Sheheen said. “That’s the way our government was set up, and I don’t know why some people want to sidetrack it by shoving money into agencies or programs.”” • Statehouse Report 24.20: Earmarks, abortion, film - Statehouse

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Healthcare

Stephen D Frank's mpp.org source gives a direct Tier 1 answer on Healthcare: Added the following comment to MPP's 2024 survey, "I'll continue to support this very important healthcare option.

“Added the following comment to MPP's 2024 survey, "I'll continue to support this very important healthcare option.” • South Carolina Medical Cannabis Voter Guide 2024 House

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Infrastructure

Stephen D Frank's mpp.org source gives a direct Tier 1 answer on Infrastructure: If patients were allowed to use medical marijuana, wouldn't non-medical use increase too? "There is a broad social concern that sanctioning the medical use of marijuana might increase its use among the general population. At this point there are no convincing data to support thi

“If patients were allowed to use medical marijuana, wouldn't non-medical use increase too? "There is a broad social concern that sanctioning the medical use of marijuana might increase its use among the general population. At this point there are no convincing data to support this concern. The existing data are consistent with the idea that this would not be a problem if the medical use of marijuana were as closely regulated as other medications with abuse potential. ... [T]his question is beyond the issues normally considered for medical uses of drugs and should not be a factor in evaluating the therapeutic potential of marijuana or cannabinoids. "No evidence suggests that the use of opiates or cocaine for medical purposes has increased the perception that their illicit use is safe or acceptable."” • FAQ

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Infrastructure

Stephen D Frank has a source-backed statement on Infrastructure: Representative Courtney S. Waters: Representative J. David Weeks Representative Elizabeth "Spencer" Wetmore Representative William W. "Will" Wheeler III Representative Joseph S. "Joe" White Representative William R. "Bill" Whitmire Representative Paul B. Wickensimer Representative Robert Q. Wil

“Representative Courtney S. Waters: Representative J. David Weeks Representative Elizabeth "Spencer" Wetmore Representative William W. "Will" Wheeler III Representative Joseph S. "Joe" White Representative William R. "Bill" Whitmire Representative Paul B. Wickensimer Representative Robert Q. Williams Representative Mark N. Willis Representative Chris Wooten Representative Richard L. "Richie" Yow South Carolina Legislative Services Agency * 223 Blatt Building * 1105 Pendleton Street * Columbia, SC 29201” • South Carolina Legislature Online - Member Biography

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Policy plans

Major concrete policy plans

Policy plans

Cost of living

Stephen D Frank's charlestoncitypaper.com source gives a direct Tier 1 answer on Cost of living: The answer: Disclosure, debate and democracy? First, he says spending money for local projects is just unavoidable in a rural state like South Carolina, where most counties and towns are too small to fully support their own infrastructure. “With the way our state

“The answer: Disclosure, debate and democracy? First, he says spending money for local projects is just unavoidable in a rural state like South Carolina, where most counties and towns are too small to fully support their own infrastructure. “With the way our state government is structured, it’s absolutely vital that the state invest in local communities,” Sheheen said. “If you don’t have that, our communities, particularly small communities, will wither and die away.” So the issue, he says, is how you’re going to make those dollars available at the state level. Unlike some, he believes that the current system, strengthened by further accountability and transparency, is probably the best option available. “I’m a big believer in democracy and having fights on the floor with open debates and vetoes,” Sheheen said. “That’s the way our government was set up, and I don’t know why some people want to sidetrack it by shoving money into agencies or programs.”” • Statehouse Report 24.20: Earmarks, abortion, film - Statehouse

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Policy plans

Immigration

Stephen D Frank has a source-backed statement on Immigration: Morgan: A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 8-29-10, RELATING TO THE REQUIRED VERIFICATION OF WHETHER CERTAIN INDIVIDUALS ARE LAWFULLY PRESENT IN THE UNITED STATES WHEN APPLYING FOR PUBLIC BENEFITS, SO AS TO REQUIRE STATE AGENCIES AND POLITICAL SUBDIVISIONS TO REFER

“Morgan: A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 8-29-10, RELATING TO THE REQUIRED VERIFICATION OF WHETHER CERTAIN INDIVIDUALS ARE LAWFULLY PRESENT IN THE UNITED STATES WHEN APPLYING FOR PUBLIC BENEFITS, SO AS TO REQUIRE STATE AGENCIES AND POLITICAL SUBDIVISIONS TO REFER AN APPLICANT'S INFORMATION TO UNITED STATES IMMIGRATION AND CUSTOMS ENFORCEMENT IN CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES.” • House Intros 6/25/26 - South Carolina Legislature Online

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Education

Stephen D Frank has a source-backed statement on Education: (D)(1) Whenever any person who has not previously been convicted of any offense under this section, pleads guilty to or is found guilty of a sale in violation of this section, the court, without entering a judgment of guilt and with the consent of the accused, may defer further proceedings and place

“(D)(1) Whenever any person who has not previously been convicted of any offense under this section, pleads guilty to or is found guilty of a sale in violation of this section, the court, without entering a judgment of guilt and with the consent of the accused, may defer further proceedings and place him on probation upon terms and conditions as it requires provided that one such condition must be that he complete the merchant education program described in subsection (C).” • House Journal for 6/25/2026 - South Carolina Legislature Online

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100% coverage • high confidence

Healthcare

support • high confidence

3 evidence items across 3 sources. Strongest source: Official voting record. Evidence tier: 1 — Direct candidate voting-record evidence.

Stephen D Frank has a source-backed statement on Healthcare: (2)(a) The healthcare facility must notify the patient in clear and conspicuous language, electronically or in writing, of the availability of obtaining an itemized copy electronically or in writing pursuant to subsection (B)(1) and must offer the patient the ability to indicate the preferred form

Cost of living / housing

support • high confidence

4 evidence items across 4 sources. Strongest source: Official voting record. Evidence tier: 1 — Direct candidate voting-record evidence.

Stephen D Frank has a source-backed statement on Cost of living: Mitchell, McCravy, Magnuson, Yow, Huff, Oremus, Long, Beach, Hager, Chumley, Gilreath, Burns, White, Terribile, Duncan, Rankin, Vaughan, Gilliam, Bailey, Forrest, Gatch, Haddon, McCabe, Sanders and Willis: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO CALL UPON THE GOVERNOR OF THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA TO REMOV

Taxes and spending

oppose • high confidence

6 evidence items across 5 sources. Strongest source: Official voting record. Evidence tier: 1 — Direct candidate voting-record evidence.

Stephen D Frank has a source-backed statement on Taxes and spending: Whereas, during Marcia's well-earned retirement, the House hopes she will find herself more frequently able to indulge in membership activities with the Columbia Garden Club, several bridge clubs, and Trinity Cathedral, as well as in spending more time with her delightful family; and

Jobs and economy

support • high confidence

6 evidence items across 5 sources. Strongest source: Official voting record. Evidence tier: 1 — Direct candidate voting-record evidence.

Stephen D Frank has a source-backed statement on Jobs and economy: (2) Regulations that take effect on or after the effective date of this article must be reviewed within five years of the publication of the final regulation in the State Register and every five years after thatto ensure that they minimize economic impact on small businesses in a manner consi

Education

support • high confidence

3 evidence items across 3 sources. Strongest source: Official voting record. Evidence tier: 1 — Direct candidate voting-record evidence.

Stephen D Frank has a source-backed statement on Education: (D)(1) Whenever any person who has not previously been convicted of any offense under this section, pleads guilty to or is found guilty of a sale in violation of this section, the court, without entering a judgment of guilt and with the consent of the accused, may defer further proceedings and place

Public safety / crime

oppose • medium confidence

2 evidence items across 2 sources. Strongest source: Official voting record. Evidence tier: 1 — Direct candidate voting-record evidence.

Stephen D Frank has a source-backed statement on Public safety: (8) ensure that the Department of Revenue and State Law Enforcement Division are able to monitor licensed operations through on-site inspections to confirm compliance with state law and that any intoxicating beverages shipped into, distributed, and sold throughout this State:

Immigration

oppose • high confidence

3 evidence items across 3 sources. Strongest source: Official voting record. Evidence tier: 1 — Direct candidate voting-record evidence.

Stephen D Frank has a source-backed statement on Immigration: Morgan: A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 8-29-10, RELATING TO THE REQUIRED VERIFICATION OF WHETHER CERTAIN INDIVIDUALS ARE LAWFULLY PRESENT IN THE UNITED STATES WHEN APPLYING FOR PUBLIC BENEFITS, SO AS TO REQUIRE STATE AGENCIES AND POLITICAL SUBDIVISIONS TO REFER

Civil liberties and privacy

support • high confidence

4 evidence items across 4 sources. Strongest source: Official voting record. Evidence tier: 1 — Direct candidate voting-record evidence.

Stephen D Frank has a source-backed statement on Infrastructure: Representative Courtney S. Waters: Representative J. David Weeks Representative Elizabeth "Spencer" Wetmore Representative William W. "Will" Wheeler III Representative Joseph S. "Joe" White Representative William R. "Bill" Whitmire Representative Paul B. Wickensimer Representative Robert Q. Wil

Elections and democracy

support • high confidence

3 evidence items across 2 sources. Strongest source: Official voting record. Evidence tier: 1 — Direct candidate voting-record evidence.

Stephen D Frank has a source-backed statement on Election integrity: (C) By January 1 each year, beginning January 1, 2028, the Legislative Audit Council shall deliver a report to the standing committees of the Senate and House of Representatives that have jurisdiction over each agency's statutory authority that must include:

Environment and energy

support • medium confidence

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

Stephen D Frank's charlestoncitypaper.com source gives a direct Tier 1 answer on Taxes and spending: What’s cost of going ‘cold turkey’ on earmarks? By Jack O’Toole, Capital Bureau | For perhaps the first time in South Carolina history, members of the General Assembly will soon reconvene to pass a $14.4 billion state budget that’s more likely to be remembere

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.

Stephen D Frank'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.

Stephen D Frank'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

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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

10 issues

Civil liberties and privacy

unknown

Your position

Unknown

No saved official issue position for this issue

Candidate position

Support

high confidence • 4 evidence items

Source: Official voting record

Agreement

N/A

Stephen D Frank has a source-backed statement on Infrastructure: Representative Courtney S. Waters: Representative J. David Weeks Representative Elizabeth "Spencer" Wetmore Representative William W. "Will" Wheeler III Representative Joseph S. "Joe" White Representative William R. "Bill" Whitmire Representative Paul B. Wickensimer Representative Robert Q. Wil

Cost of living / housing

unknown

Your position

Unknown

No saved official issue position for this issue

Candidate position

Support

high confidence • 4 evidence items

Source: Official voting record

Agreement

N/A

Stephen D Frank has a source-backed statement on Cost of living: Mitchell, McCravy, Magnuson, Yow, Huff, Oremus, Long, Beach, Hager, Chumley, Gilreath, Burns, White, Terribile, Duncan, Rankin, Vaughan, Gilliam, Bailey, Forrest, Gatch, Haddon, McCabe, Sanders and Willis: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO CALL UPON THE GOVERNOR OF THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA TO REMOV

Education

unknown

Your position

Unknown

No saved official issue position for this issue

Candidate position

Support

high confidence • 3 evidence items

Source: Official voting record

Agreement

N/A

Stephen D Frank has a source-backed statement on Education: (D)(1) Whenever any person who has not previously been convicted of any offense under this section, pleads guilty to or is found guilty of a sale in violation of this section, the court, without entering a judgment of guilt and with the consent of the accused, may defer further proceedings and place

Elections and democracy

unknown

Your position

Unknown

No saved official issue position for this issue

Candidate position

Support

high confidence • 3 evidence items

Source: Official voting record

Agreement

N/A

Stephen D Frank has a source-backed statement on Election integrity: (C) By January 1 each year, beginning January 1, 2028, the Legislative Audit Council shall deliver a report to the standing committees of the Senate and House of Representatives that have jurisdiction over each agency's statutory authority that must include:

Environment and energy

unknown

Your position

Unknown

No saved official issue position for this issue

Candidate position

Support

medium confidence • 2 evidence items

Source: Local journalism

Agreement

N/A

Stephen D Frank's charlestoncitypaper.com source gives a direct Tier 1 answer on Taxes and spending: What’s cost of going ‘cold turkey’ on earmarks? By Jack O’Toole, Capital Bureau | For perhaps the first time in South Carolina history, members of the General Assembly will soon reconvene to pass a $14.4 billion state budget that’s more likely to be remembere

Healthcare

unknown

Your position

Unknown

No saved official issue position for this issue

Candidate position

Support

high confidence • 3 evidence items

Source: Official voting record

Agreement

N/A

Stephen D Frank has a source-backed statement on Healthcare: (2)(a) The healthcare facility must notify the patient in clear and conspicuous language, electronically or in writing, of the availability of obtaining an itemized copy electronically or in writing pursuant to subsection (B)(1) and must offer the patient the ability to indicate the preferred form

Immigration

unknown

Your position

Unknown

No saved official issue position for this issue

Candidate position

Oppose

high confidence • 3 evidence items

Source: Official voting record

Agreement

N/A

Stephen D Frank has a source-backed statement on Immigration: Morgan: A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 8-29-10, RELATING TO THE REQUIRED VERIFICATION OF WHETHER CERTAIN INDIVIDUALS ARE LAWFULLY PRESENT IN THE UNITED STATES WHEN APPLYING FOR PUBLIC BENEFITS, SO AS TO REQUIRE STATE AGENCIES AND POLITICAL SUBDIVISIONS TO REFER

Jobs and economy

unknown

Your position

Unknown

No saved official issue position for this issue

Candidate position

Support

high confidence • 6 evidence items

Source: Official voting record

Agreement

N/A

Stephen D Frank has a source-backed statement on Jobs and economy: (2) Regulations that take effect on or after the effective date of this article must be reviewed within five years of the publication of the final regulation in the State Register and every five years after thatto ensure that they minimize economic impact on small businesses in a manner consi

Public safety / crime

unknown

Your position

Unknown

No saved official issue position for this issue

Candidate position

Oppose

medium confidence • 2 evidence items

Source: Official voting record

Agreement

N/A

Stephen D Frank has a source-backed statement on Public safety: (8) ensure that the Department of Revenue and State Law Enforcement Division are able to monitor licensed operations through on-site inspections to confirm compliance with state law and that any intoxicating beverages shipped into, distributed, and sold throughout this State:

Taxes and spending

unknown

Your position

Unknown

No saved official issue position for this issue

Candidate position

Oppose

high confidence • 6 evidence items

Source: Official voting record

Agreement

N/A

Stephen D Frank has a source-backed statement on Taxes and spending: Whereas, during Marcia's well-earned retirement, the House hopes she will find herself more frequently able to indulge in membership activities with the Columbia Garden Club, several bridge clubs, and Trinity Cathedral, as well as in spending more time with her delightful family; and

Tier 4 — party-platform fallback

2 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

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

Guns

unknown

Your position

Unknown

No saved official issue position for this issue

Candidate position

Oppose

low confidence • 1 evidence item

Source: Party platform

Agreement

N/A

Stephen D Frank'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.

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

South Carolina House of Representatives — SC House District 20

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Evidence record

Claims linked to sources

32 claims
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Stephen D Frank's charlestoncitypaper.com source gives a direct Tier 1 answer on Taxes and spending: What’s cost of going ‘cold turkey’ on earmarks? By Jack O’Toole, Capital Bureau | For perhaps the first time in South Carolina history, members of the General Assembly will soon reconvene to pass a $14.4 billion state budget that’s more likely to be remembere

Issue: Taxes and spending

Fiscal responsibilityFair taxation
“What’s cost of going ‘cold turkey’ on earmarks? By Jack O’Toole, Capital Bureau | For perhaps the first time in South Carolina history, members of the General Assembly will soon reconvene to pass a $14.4 billion state budget that’s more likely to be remembered for what’s not in it than what is. Credit: Unsplash In a word, earmarks. Or as most lawmakers refer to them, local investments. Long controversial, this legislator-directed spending on special in-district projects — think everything from critical sewer system upgrades to local arts festivals — has skyrocketed in recent years, rising from a reported $30 million in 2019 to more than $700 million in 2023 and $400 million in 2024. The timing of that explosion was no accident, budget experts say. Flush with federal Covid aid but facing conservative revenue projections due to pandemic job losses, lawmakers opted to spend its annual surpluses on one-time local projects rather than committing the money to long-term, year-over-year investments.”
Statehouse Report 24.20: Earmarks, abortion, film - Statehousecharlestoncitypaper.com • Targeted candidate+issue source discovered for missing Tier 1 issue coverage. Extracted claims must be source-backed to count as Tier 1. AI-extracted issue claims require review before high-confidence use. • fetched 2026-07-09
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Stephen D Frank's charlestoncitypaper.com source gives a direct Tier 1 answer on Cost of living: The answer: Disclosure, debate and democracy? First, he says spending money for local projects is just unavoidable in a rural state like South Carolina, where most counties and towns are too small to fully support their own infrastructure. “With the way our state

Issue: Cost of living

Economic opportunityFair taxation
“The answer: Disclosure, debate and democracy? First, he says spending money for local projects is just unavoidable in a rural state like South Carolina, where most counties and towns are too small to fully support their own infrastructure. “With the way our state government is structured, it’s absolutely vital that the state invest in local communities,” Sheheen said. “If you don’t have that, our communities, particularly small communities, will wither and die away.” So the issue, he says, is how you’re going to make those dollars available at the state level. Unlike some, he believes that the current system, strengthened by further accountability and transparency, is probably the best option available. “I’m a big believer in democracy and having fights on the floor with open debates and vetoes,” Sheheen said. “That’s the way our government was set up, and I don’t know why some people want to sidetrack it by shoving money into agencies or programs.””
Statehouse Report 24.20: Earmarks, abortion, film - Statehousecharlestoncitypaper.com • Targeted candidate+issue source discovered for missing Tier 1 issue coverage. Extracted claims must be source-backed to count as Tier 1. AI-extracted issue claims require review before high-confidence use. • fetched 2026-07-09
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Stephen D Frank's mpp.org source gives a direct Tier 1 answer on Healthcare: Added the following comment to MPP's 2024 survey, "I'll continue to support this very important healthcare option.

Issue: Healthcare

Healthcare access
“Added the following comment to MPP's 2024 survey, "I'll continue to support this very important healthcare option.”
South Carolina Medical Cannabis Voter Guide 2024 Housempp.org • Targeted candidate+issue source discovered for missing Tier 1 issue coverage. Extracted claims must be source-backed to count as Tier 1. AI-extracted issue claims require review before high-confidence use. • fetched 2026-07-09
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Stephen D Frank's mpp.org source gives a direct Tier 1 answer on Taxes and spending: In the Age of Decriminalization, is the Odor of Marijuana Alone Enough to Justify a Warrantless Search? Support ending marijuana prohibition. "Freedom: Grown in the USA" T-shirt Recent news This July 4th, the fight for cannabis freedom continues ... Jul 03, 2026 Virginia: Ad

Issue: Taxes and spending

Fiscal responsibilityFair taxation
“In the Age of Decriminalization, is the Odor of Marijuana Alone Enough to Justify a Warrantless Search? Support ending marijuana prohibition. "Freedom: Grown in the USA" T-shirt Recent news This July 4th, the fight for cannabis freedom continues ... Jul 03, 2026 Virginia: Adult-use cannabis sales language included in signed budget ... Jun 30, 2026 DEA rescheduling hearing begins — welcome to the upside-down ... Jun 29, 2026 Kentucky legislators attack governor leadership on medical cannabis ... Jun 22, 2026 Virginia: Ask the General Assembly to reject the increase in public consumption fines ... Jun 22, 2026 Tags Medical Marijuana (513) legalization (387) Tax and Regulate (351) medical cannabis (321) decriminalization (259) patients (203) California (197) New Hampshire (170) Colorado (157) cannabis legalization (155) cannabis regulation (130) marijuana (129) Vermont (110) dispensaries (105) Congress (100) Maryland (100) possession (100) DEA (91) home cultivation (91) Prohibition (90) General”
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Stephen D Frank's mpp.org source gives a direct Tier 1 answer on Infrastructure: If patients were allowed to use medical marijuana, wouldn't non-medical use increase too? "There is a broad social concern that sanctioning the medical use of marijuana might increase its use among the general population. At this point there are no convincing data to support thi

Issue: Infrastructure

Infrastructure reliability
“If patients were allowed to use medical marijuana, wouldn't non-medical use increase too? "There is a broad social concern that sanctioning the medical use of marijuana might increase its use among the general population. At this point there are no convincing data to support this concern. The existing data are consistent with the idea that this would not be a problem if the medical use of marijuana were as closely regulated as other medications with abuse potential. ... [T]his question is beyond the issues normally considered for medical uses of drugs and should not be a factor in evaluating the therapeutic potential of marijuana or cannabinoids. "No evidence suggests that the use of opiates or cocaine for medical purposes has increased the perception that their illicit use is safe or acceptable."”
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Stephen D Frank's mpp.org source gives a direct Tier 1 answer on Taxes and spending: What major organizations support medical marijuana? All either support legal access to medical marijuana or have directly acknowledged that marijuana can have legitimate medical uses. (The American Medical Association, formerly opposed to medical marijuana, officially change

Issue: Taxes and spending

Fiscal responsibilityFair taxation
“What major organizations support medical marijuana? All either support legal access to medical marijuana or have directly acknowledged that marijuana can have legitimate medical uses. (The American Medical Association, formerly opposed to medical marijuana, officially changed its position to neutral in 1997; the AMA endorses a physician's right to discuss marijuana therapy with patients.) For more information, please see: Effective Arguments for Medical Marijuana Advocates Search Online Store Support ending marijuana prohibition. "Freedom: Grown in the USA" T-shirt Recent news This July 4th, the fight for cannabis freedom continues ... Jul 03, 2026 Virginia: Adult-use cannabis sales language included in signed budget ... Jun 30, 2026 DEA rescheduling hearing begins — welcome to the upside-down ... Jun 29, 2026 Kentucky legislators attack governor leadership on medical cannabis ... Jun 22, 2026 Virginia: Ask the General Assembly to reject the increase in public consumption fines ...”
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Stephen D Frank has a source-backed statement on Infrastructure: Representative Courtney S. Waters: Representative J. David Weeks Representative Elizabeth "Spencer" Wetmore Representative William W. "Will" Wheeler III Representative Joseph S. "Joe" White Representative William R. "Bill" Whitmire Representative Paul B. Wickensimer Representative Robert Q. Wil

Issue: Infrastructure

Infrastructure reliability
“Representative Courtney S. Waters: Representative J. David Weeks Representative Elizabeth "Spencer" Wetmore Representative William W. "Will" Wheeler III Representative Joseph S. "Joe" White Representative William R. "Bill" Whitmire Representative Paul B. Wickensimer Representative Robert Q. Williams Representative Mark N. Willis Representative Chris Wooten Representative Richard L. "Richie" Yow South Carolina Legislative Services Agency * 223 Blatt Building * 1105 Pendleton Street * Columbia, SC 29201”
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Stephen D Frank has a source-backed statement on Infrastructure: Representative Waters, Courtney S.: Representative Weeks, J. David Representative Wetmore, Elizabeth "Spencer" Representative Wheeler, William W. "Will" III Representative White, Joseph S. "Joe" Representative Whitmire, William R. "Bill" Representative Wickensimer, Paul B.

Issue: Infrastructure

Infrastructure reliability
“Representative Waters, Courtney S.: Representative Weeks, J. David Representative Wetmore, Elizabeth "Spencer" Representative Wheeler, William W. "Will" III Representative White, Joseph S. "Joe" Representative Whitmire, William R. "Bill" Representative Wickensimer, Paul B.”
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Stephen D Frank has a source-backed statement on Cost of living: Mitchell, McCravy, Magnuson, Yow, Huff, Oremus, Long, Beach, Hager, Chumley, Gilreath, Burns, White, Terribile, Duncan, Rankin, Vaughan, Gilliam, Bailey, Forrest, Gatch, Haddon, McCabe, Sanders and Willis: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO CALL UPON THE GOVERNOR OF THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA TO REMOV

Issue: Cost of living

Economic opportunityFair taxation
“Mitchell, McCravy, Magnuson, Yow, Huff, Oremus, Long, Beach, Hager, Chumley, Gilreath, Burns, White, Terribile, Duncan, Rankin, Vaughan, Gilliam, Bailey, Forrest, Gatch, Haddon, McCabe, Sanders and Willis: A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO CALL UPON THE GOVERNOR OF THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA TO REMOVE THE ACTING DIRECTOR OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH AND APPOINT IN THAT PERSON'S PLACE A QUALIFIED MEDICAL PROFESSIONAL WHO IS FREE FROM CONFLICTING TIES TO RADICAL POLITICAL ORGANIZATIONS OR LOBBYING INTERESTS, WHO RESPECTS MEDICAL FREEDOM, AND WHO WILL PLACE THE HEALTH, LIBERTY, AND WELL-BEING OF SOUTH CAROLINIANS FIRST.”
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Stephen D Frank has a source-backed statement on Immigration: Morgan: A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 8-29-10, RELATING TO THE REQUIRED VERIFICATION OF WHETHER CERTAIN INDIVIDUALS ARE LAWFULLY PRESENT IN THE UNITED STATES WHEN APPLYING FOR PUBLIC BENEFITS, SO AS TO REQUIRE STATE AGENCIES AND POLITICAL SUBDIVISIONS TO REFER

Issue: Immigration

Public safetyInstitutional accountability
“Morgan: A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 8-29-10, RELATING TO THE REQUIRED VERIFICATION OF WHETHER CERTAIN INDIVIDUALS ARE LAWFULLY PRESENT IN THE UNITED STATES WHEN APPLYING FOR PUBLIC BENEFITS, SO AS TO REQUIRE STATE AGENCIES AND POLITICAL SUBDIVISIONS TO REFER AN APPLICANT'S INFORMATION TO UNITED STATES IMMIGRATION AND CUSTOMS ENFORCEMENT IN CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES.”
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Stephen D Frank has a source-backed statement on Infrastructure: Whereas, in his retirement, he and Brandie plan to spend many happy hours on road trips together.

Issue: Infrastructure

Infrastructure reliability
“Whereas, in his retirement, he and Brandie plan to spend many happy hours on road trips together.”
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Stephen D Frank has a source-backed statement on Cost of living: Whereas, the members of the South Carolina House of Representatives learned with sincere regret that Luke Rankin will depart from the House of Representatives at the conclusion of his current term; and

Issue: Cost of living

Economic opportunityFair taxation
“Whereas, the members of the South Carolina House of Representatives learned with sincere regret that Luke Rankin will depart from the House of Representatives at the conclusion of his current term; and”
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Stephen D Frank has a source-backed statement on Taxes and spending: Whereas, during Marcia's well-earned retirement, the House hopes she will find herself more frequently able to indulge in membership activities with the Columbia Garden Club, several bridge clubs, and Trinity Cathedral, as well as in spending more time with her delightful family; and

Issue: Taxes and spending

Fiscal responsibilityFair taxation
“Whereas, during Marcia's well-earned retirement, the House hopes she will find herself more frequently able to indulge in membership activities with the Columbia Garden Club, several bridge clubs, and Trinity Cathedral, as well as in spending more time with her delightful family; and”
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Stephen D Frank has a source-backed statement on Healthcare: (2)(a) The healthcare facility must notify the patient in clear and conspicuous language, electronically or in writing, of the availability of obtaining an itemized copy electronically or in writing pursuant to subsection (B)(1) and must offer the patient the ability to indicate the preferred form

Issue: Healthcare

Healthcare access
“(2)(a) The healthcare facility must notify the patient in clear and conspicuous language, electronically or in writing, of the availability of obtaining an itemized copy electronically or in writing pursuant to subsection (B)(1) and must offer the patient the ability to indicate the preferred form of the itemized bill.”
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Stephen D Frank has a source-backed statement on Jobs and economy: (2) Regulations that take effect on or after the effective date of this article must be reviewed within five years of the publication of the final regulation in the State Register and every five years after thatto ensure that they minimize economic impact on small businesses in a manner consi

Issue: Jobs and economy

Economic opportunitySmall business support
“(2) Regulations that take effect on or after the effective date of this article must be reviewed within five years of the publication of the final regulation in the State Register and every five years after thatto ensure that they minimize economic impact on small businesses in a manner consistent with the stated objectives of applicable statutes.”
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Stephen D Frank has a source-backed statement on Election integrity: (C) By January 1 each year, beginning January 1, 2028, the Legislative Audit Council shall deliver a report to the standing committees of the Senate and House of Representatives that have jurisdiction over each agency's statutory authority that must include:

Issue: Election integrity

Government transparencyInstitutional accountability
“(C) By January 1 each year, beginning January 1, 2028, the Legislative Audit Council shall deliver a report to the standing committees of the Senate and House of Representatives that have jurisdiction over each agency's statutory authority that must include:”
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Stephen D Frank has a source-backed statement on Public safety: (8) ensure that the Department of Revenue and State Law Enforcement Division are able to monitor licensed operations through on-site inspections to confirm compliance with state law and that any intoxicating beverages shipped into, distributed, and sold throughout this State:

Issue: Public safety

Public safety
“(8) ensure that the Department of Revenue and State Law Enforcement Division are able to monitor licensed operations through on-site inspections to confirm compliance with state law and that any intoxicating beverages shipped into, distributed, and sold throughout this State:”
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Stephen D Frank has a source-backed statement on Education: (D)(1) Whenever any person who has not previously been convicted of any offense under this section, pleads guilty to or is found guilty of a sale in violation of this section, the court, without entering a judgment of guilt and with the consent of the accused, may defer further proceedings and place

Issue: Education

Education quality
“(D)(1) Whenever any person who has not previously been convicted of any offense under this section, pleads guilty to or is found guilty of a sale in violation of this section, the court, without entering a judgment of guilt and with the consent of the accused, may defer further proceedings and place him on probation upon terms and conditions as it requires provided that one such condition must be that he complete the merchant education program described in subsection (C).”
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Stephen D Frank has a source-backed statement on Civil liberties and privacy: Additionally, if the prohibition and enforcement of hemp-cannabinoid product distribution and sales to individuals under the age of twenty-one is for any reason held to be unconstitutional or invalid, the General Assembly hereby declares that it would have passed this act with a pr

Issue: Civil liberties and privacy

Civil libertiesPersonal privacy
“Additionally, if the prohibition and enforcement of hemp-cannabinoid product distribution and sales to individuals under the age of twenty-one is for any reason held to be unconstitutional or invalid, the General Assembly hereby declares that it would have passed this act with a prohibition and enforcement of hemp-cannabinoid product distribution and sales to individuals under the age of eighteen.”
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Stephen D Frank'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.”
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Stephen D Frank'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.”
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Stephen D Frank'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.”
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Stephen D Frank'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.”
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Stephen D Frank'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.”
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Stephen D Frank'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.”
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Stephen D Frank'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.”
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Stephen D Frank'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.”
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Stephen D Frank'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.”
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Stephen D Frank'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.”
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Stephen D Frank'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.”
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Stephen D Frank'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.”
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Stephen D Frank appears in the official SCVotes candidate listing for South Carolina House of Representatives — SC House District 20.

Issue: Ballot access

Government transparency
“SCVotes candidate listing includes active candidate filings by office, associated counties, party, filing location, and candidate status.”
Candidate Listing — 11/3/2026 Statewide General ElectionSouth Carolina Election Commission / SCVotes VREMS • Official state candidate filing and candidate status listing • fetched 2026-06-10
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