Civic Compass race research snapshot
Race: South Carolina House of Representatives — SC House District 10
Data source: Database-backed profile
Coverage: Basic
Election slug: sc-candidate-profile-enrichment
Open online: https://www.ballotvibe.com/races/sc-2026-south-carolina-house-of-representatives-sc-house-district-10?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-10
Flag race evidence: https://www.ballotvibe.com/trust?election=sc-candidate-profile-enrichment&claimReference=South+Carolina+House+of+Representatives+%E2%80%94+SC+House+District+10#corrections
Exported: 2026-11-08T10:45:58.563Z

Candidate profile links
- Thomas Beach: https://www.ballotvibe.com/candidates/thomas-beach-republican?election=sc-candidate-profile-enrichment
- Thomas Stewart: https://www.ballotvibe.com/candidates/thomas-stewart-democratic?election=sc-candidate-profile-enrichment

Why this race matters
Candidate profile enrichment race created from official filing rows and candidate evidence sources.

Evidence coverage
Candidates loaded: 2
Claims loaded: 87
Shared issue areas: Healthcare, Cost of living
Candidates without evidence: 0
Claims needing review: 24
Stale source count: 0

Candidate comparison
1. Thomas Beach (Republican)
   Evidence: 11/59 source-backed; 2 high-confidence
   Issues: Civil liberties and privacy, Healthcare, Cost of living, Abortion and reproductive rights
   Values: Civil liberties, Personal privacy, Healthcare access, Economic opportunity, Fair taxation
   Public gaps: age_fact, career_or_role_fact, official_voting_record_positions
   Sources: Observer Election '24: S.C. Rep. Thomas Beach, House Dist. 10 — The Anderson Observer — https://www.andersonobserver.com/news/observer-election-24-sc-rep-thomas-beach-house-dist-10; South Carolina Medical Cannabis Voter Guide 2024 House — https://www.mpp.org/states/south-carolina/2024-south-carolina-medical-cannabis-voter-guide/south-carolina-medical-cannabis-voter-guide-2024-house/; 2022 Elections – Christians for Personhood — https://christiansforpersonhood.com/index.php/category/2022-elections/

2. Thomas Stewart (Democratic)
   Evidence: 12/28 source-backed; 9 high-confidence
   Issues: Infrastructure, Environment and energy, Healthcare, Cost of living
   Values: Infrastructure reliability, Environmental stewardship, Healthcare access, Economic opportunity, Fair taxation
   Public gaps: age_fact, career_or_role_fact, official_voting_record_positions
   Sources: Stewart for District 10 — https://stewartfor10.com/; Thomas Stewart (South Carolina) - Ballotpedia — https://ballotpedia.org/Thomas_Stewart_(South_Carolina); Thomas Stewart, Democrat Seeking the S.C. House Dist. 10 Seat — The Anderson Observer — https://www.andersonobserver.com/primary-2026/thomas-stewart-democrat-seeking-the-sc-house-dist-10-seat

Research queue
Candidate follow-up: Thomas Beach, Thomas Stewart
Source refresh: No stale sources flagged

Source-backed claims
1. Thomas Stewart — Infrastructure — promised
   Thomas Stewart has a source-backed statement on Infrastructure: If elected, I will push for legislation that will mandate that more is sent to our cities and counties for road maintenance.
   Quote: “If elected, I will push for legislation that will mandate that more is sent to our cities and counties for road maintenance.”
   Source: Stewart for District 10 — https://stewartfor10.com/
   Report source issue: https://www.ballotvibe.com/trust?election=sc-candidate-profile-enrichment&claimReference=Thomas+Stewart+%E2%80%94+Infrastructure&sourceUrl=https%3A%2F%2Fstewartfor10.com%2F#corrections
2. Thomas Stewart — Environment and energy — supports
   Thomas Stewart has a source-backed statement on Environment and energy: Strengthen Environmental Protections
   Quote: “Strengthen Environmental Protections”
   Source: Stewart for District 10 — https://stewartfor10.com/
   Report source issue: https://www.ballotvibe.com/trust?election=sc-candidate-profile-enrichment&claimReference=Thomas+Stewart+%E2%80%94+Environment+and+energy&sourceUrl=https%3A%2F%2Fstewartfor10.com%2F#corrections
3. Thomas Stewart — Healthcare — supports
   Thomas Stewart's ballotpedia.org questionnaire answer indicates a stated position on Healthcare: One of the biggest things the South is known for is our Kindness and Hospitality, which should be reflected in our laws and governance.
   Quote: “One of the biggest things the South is known for is our Kindness and Hospitality, which should be reflected in our laws and governance.”
   Source: Thomas Stewart (South Carolina) - Ballotpedia — https://ballotpedia.org/Thomas_Stewart_(South_Carolina)
   Report source issue: https://www.ballotvibe.com/trust?election=sc-candidate-profile-enrichment&claimReference=Thomas+Stewart+%E2%80%94+Healthcare&sourceUrl=https%3A%2F%2Fballotpedia.org%2FThomas_Stewart_%28South_Carolina%29#corrections
4. Thomas Stewart — Cost of living — opposes
   Thomas Stewart's andersonobserver.com source gives a direct Tier 1 answer on Cost of living: I was, and am, strongly opposed to the current wave of redistricting.
   Quote: “I was, and am, strongly opposed to the current wave of redistricting.”
   Source: Thomas Stewart, Democrat Seeking the S.C. House Dist. 10 Seat — The Anderson Observer — https://www.andersonobserver.com/primary-2026/thomas-stewart-democrat-seeking-the-sc-house-dist-10-seat
   Report source issue: https://www.ballotvibe.com/trust?election=sc-candidate-profile-enrichment&claimReference=Thomas+Stewart+%E2%80%94+Cost+of+living&sourceUrl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.andersonobserver.com%2Fprimary-2026%2Fthomas-stewart-democrat-seeking-the-sc-house-dist-10-seat#corrections
5. Thomas Stewart — Cost of living — supports
   Thomas Stewart's ballotpedia.org questionnaire answer indicates a stated position on Cost of living: It is abhorrent that our state consistently passes legislation to put down fellow South Carolinians because of differences in sex, race, orientation, sexuality, or country of origin.
   Quote: “It is abhorrent that our state consistently passes legislation to put down fellow South Carolinians because of differences in sex, race, orientation, sexuality, or country of origin.”
   Source: Thomas Stewart (South Carolina) - Ballotpedia — https://ballotpedia.org/Thomas_Stewart_(South_Carolina)
   Report source issue: https://www.ballotvibe.com/trust?election=sc-candidate-profile-enrichment&claimReference=Thomas+Stewart+%E2%80%94+Cost+of+living&sourceUrl=https%3A%2F%2Fballotpedia.org%2FThomas_Stewart_%28South_Carolina%29#corrections
6. Thomas Stewart — Election integrity — supports
   Thomas Stewart's andersonobserver.com source gives a direct Tier 1 answer on Election integrity: The people of South Carolina deserve better than to have their elections stolen from under them.
   Quote: “The people of South Carolina deserve better than to have their elections stolen from under them.”
   Source: Thomas Stewart, Democrat Seeking the S.C. House Dist. 10 Seat — The Anderson Observer — https://www.andersonobserver.com/primary-2026/thomas-stewart-democrat-seeking-the-sc-house-dist-10-seat
   Report source issue: https://www.ballotvibe.com/trust?election=sc-candidate-profile-enrichment&claimReference=Thomas+Stewart+%E2%80%94+Election+integrity&sourceUrl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.andersonobserver.com%2Fprimary-2026%2Fthomas-stewart-democrat-seeking-the-sc-house-dist-10-seat#corrections
7. Thomas Stewart — Infrastructure — supports
   Thomas Stewart's ballotpedia.org questionnaire answer indicates a stated position on Infrastructure: While every candidate mentions this fact, none make the effort to effectively repair our roads.
   Quote: “While every candidate mentions this fact, none make the effort to effectively repair our roads.”
   Source: Thomas Stewart (South Carolina) - Ballotpedia — https://ballotpedia.org/Thomas_Stewart_(South_Carolina)
   Report source issue: https://www.ballotvibe.com/trust?election=sc-candidate-profile-enrichment&claimReference=Thomas+Stewart+%E2%80%94+Infrastructure&sourceUrl=https%3A%2F%2Fballotpedia.org%2FThomas_Stewart_%28South_Carolina%29#corrections
8. Thomas Stewart — Campaign finance — supports
   Thomas Stewart's ballotpedia.org questionnaire answer indicates a stated position on Campaign finance: Campaign finance summary Campaign finance information for this candidate is not yet available from OpenSecrets .
   Quote: “Campaign finance summary Campaign finance information for this candidate is not yet available from OpenSecrets .”
   Source: Thomas Stewart (South Carolina) - Ballotpedia — https://ballotpedia.org/Thomas_Stewart_(South_Carolina)
   Report source issue: https://www.ballotvibe.com/trust?election=sc-candidate-profile-enrichment&claimReference=Thomas+Stewart+%E2%80%94+Campaign+finance&sourceUrl=https%3A%2F%2Fballotpedia.org%2FThomas_Stewart_%28South_Carolina%29#corrections
9. Thomas Stewart — Election integrity — opposes
   Thomas Stewart has a source-backed statement on Election integrity: With MAGA begin producing gerrymandered congressional maps, protecting against this kind of election rigging has become a front and center issue.
   Quote: “With MAGA begin producing gerrymandered congressional maps, protecting against this kind of election rigging has become a front and center issue.”
   Source: Stewart for District 10 — https://stewartfor10.com/
   Report source issue: https://www.ballotvibe.com/trust?election=sc-candidate-profile-enrichment&claimReference=Thomas+Stewart+%E2%80%94+Election+integrity&sourceUrl=https%3A%2F%2Fstewartfor10.com%2F#corrections
10. Thomas Stewart — Jobs and economy — promised
   Thomas Stewart has a source-backed statement on Jobs and economy: If elected I will push for a minimum wage that can be lived off.
   Quote: “If elected I will push for a minimum wage that can be lived off.”
   Source: Stewart for District 10 — https://stewartfor10.com/
   Report source issue: https://www.ballotvibe.com/trust?election=sc-candidate-profile-enrichment&claimReference=Thomas+Stewart+%E2%80%94+Jobs+and+economy&sourceUrl=https%3A%2F%2Fstewartfor10.com%2F#corrections
11. Thomas Stewart — Taxes and spending — supports
   Thomas Stewart's andersonobserver.com source gives a direct Tier 1 answer on Taxes and spending: We are in the process of cutting existing taxes, and we continually make significant surpluses.
   Quote: “We are in the process of cutting existing taxes, and we continually make significant surpluses.”
   Source: Thomas Stewart, Democrat Seeking the S.C. House Dist. 10 Seat — The Anderson Observer — https://www.andersonobserver.com/primary-2026/thomas-stewart-democrat-seeking-the-sc-house-dist-10-seat
   Report source issue: https://www.ballotvibe.com/trust?election=sc-candidate-profile-enrichment&claimReference=Thomas+Stewart+%E2%80%94+Taxes+and+spending&sourceUrl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.andersonobserver.com%2Fprimary-2026%2Fthomas-stewart-democrat-seeking-the-sc-house-dist-10-seat#corrections
12. Thomas Stewart — Election integrity — promised
   Thomas Stewart's ballotpedia.org questionnaire answer indicates a stated position on Election integrity: Contents 1 Elections 1.1 2026 1.1.1 Campaign finance 1.1.2 Endorsements 2 Campaign themes 2.1 2026 3 Campaign finance summary 4 See also 5 External links 6 Footnotes Elections 2026 See also:  South Carolina House of Representatives elections, 2026 Ge
   Quote: “Contents 1 Elections 1.1 2026 1.1.1 Campaign finance 1.1.2 Endorsements 2 Campaign themes 2.1 2026 3 Campaign finance summary 4 See also 5 External links 6 Footnotes Elections 2026 See also:  South Carolina House of Representatives elections, 2026 General election The general election will occur on November 3, 2026.”
   Source: Thomas Stewart (South Carolina) - Ballotpedia — https://ballotpedia.org/Thomas_Stewart_(South_Carolina)
   Report source issue: https://www.ballotvibe.com/trust?election=sc-candidate-profile-enrichment&claimReference=Thomas+Stewart+%E2%80%94+Election+integrity&sourceUrl=https%3A%2F%2Fballotpedia.org%2FThomas_Stewart_%28South_Carolina%29#corrections
13. Thomas Stewart — Education — supports
   Thomas Stewart's ballotpedia.org questionnaire answer indicates a stated position on Education: Who represents me? What's on my ballot? • Elections in 2026 • How to vote • How to run for office • Ballot measures Government Who represents me? • U.S. President • U.S. Congress • Federal courts • State executives • State legislature • State and local courts • Co
   Quote: “Who represents me? What's on my ballot? • Elections in 2026 • How to vote • How to run for office • Ballot measures Government Who represents me? • U.S. President • U.S. Congress • Federal courts • State executives • State legislature • State and local courts • Counties • Cities • School districts • Public policy Retrieved from " https://ballotpedia.org/wiki/index.php?title=Thomas_Stewart_(South_Carolina)&oldid=11241653 " Categories : 2026 challenger 2026 general election 2026 primary (winner) Democratic Party South Carolina South Carolina House of Representatives candidate, 2026 State House candidate, 2026 State house candidates Information about voting”
   Source: Thomas Stewart (South Carolina) - Ballotpedia — https://ballotpedia.org/Thomas_Stewart_(South_Carolina)
   Report source issue: https://www.ballotvibe.com/trust?election=sc-candidate-profile-enrichment&claimReference=Thomas+Stewart+%E2%80%94+Education&sourceUrl=https%3A%2F%2Fballotpedia.org%2FThomas_Stewart_%28South_Carolina%29#corrections
14. Thomas Stewart — Taxes and spending — promised
   Thomas Stewart's ballotpedia.org questionnaire answer indicates a stated position on Taxes and spending: What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about? I am personally passionate about welfare reform and Veteran care. The state, with a $1.8 billion surplus as of 2025, can do significantly more to make the lives of South Carolinians better,
   Quote: “What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about? I am personally passionate about welfare reform and Veteran care. The state, with a $1.8 billion surplus as of 2025, can do significantly more to make the lives of South Carolinians better, and ought to put such surpluses into programs to benefit us long-term, rather than short-term tax breaks. Our veterans, who sacrificed years of their lives at a minimum to ensure our freedom, are treated worse than convicts more often than not when they return due to reintegration troubles. Not only should the State make an effort to ensure smooth reintegration, but should also ensure our Veterans don't struggle with homelessness or addiction. Note: Ballotpedia reserves the right to edit Candidate Connection survey responses. Any edits made by Ballotpedia will be clearly marked with [brackets] for the public. If the candidate disagrees with an edit, he or she may request the full removal of the survey response from Ballotpedia.org. Ballotpedia does not edit or correct typographical errors unless the candidate's campaign requests it.”
   Source: Thomas Stewart (South Carolina) - Ballotpedia — https://ballotpedia.org/Thomas_Stewart_(South_Carolina)
   Report source issue: https://www.ballotvibe.com/trust?election=sc-candidate-profile-enrichment&claimReference=Thomas+Stewart+%E2%80%94+Taxes+and+spending&sourceUrl=https%3A%2F%2Fballotpedia.org%2FThomas_Stewart_%28South_Carolina%29#corrections
15. Thomas Stewart — Healthcare — supports
   Thomas Stewart'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)
   Quote: “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...”
   Source: Tom Stewart - Ballotpedia — https://ballotpedia.org/Thomas_Stewart
   Report source issue: https://www.ballotvibe.com/trust?election=sc-candidate-profile-enrichment&claimReference=Thomas+Stewart+%E2%80%94+Healthcare&sourceUrl=https%3A%2F%2Fballotpedia.org%2FThomas_Stewart#corrections
16. Thomas Beach — Civil liberties and privacy — supports
   Thomas Beach's andersonobserver.com source gives a direct Tier 1 answer on Civil liberties and privacy: I believe we must provide 14th amendment Constitutional rights to the unborn.
   Quote: “I believe we must provide 14th amendment Constitutional rights to the unborn.”
   Source: Observer Election '24: S.C. Rep. Thomas Beach, House Dist. 10 — The Anderson Observer — https://www.andersonobserver.com/news/observer-election-24-sc-rep-thomas-beach-house-dist-10
   Report source issue: https://www.ballotvibe.com/trust?election=sc-candidate-profile-enrichment&claimReference=Thomas+Beach+%E2%80%94+Civil+liberties+and+privacy&sourceUrl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.andersonobserver.com%2Fnews%2Fobserver-election-24-sc-rep-thomas-beach-house-dist-10#corrections
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