Civic Compass race research snapshot Race: South Carolina House of Representatives — SC House District 19 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-19?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-19 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+19#corrections Exported: 2026-11-08T10:45:59.720Z Candidate profile links - Patrick B Haddon: https://www.ballotvibe.com/candidates/patrick-b-haddon-republican?election=sc-candidate-profile-enrichment - Rachel Smith: https://www.ballotvibe.com/candidates/rachel-smith-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: 45 Shared issue areas: Healthcare, Election integrity Candidates without evidence: 0 Claims needing review: 24 Stale source count: 0 Candidate comparison 1. Patrick B Haddon (Republican) Evidence: 4/23 source-backed; 2 high-confidence Issues: Healthcare, Election integrity, Taxes and spending, Civil liberties and privacy Values: Healthcare access, Government transparency, Institutional accountability, Fiscal responsibility, Fair taxation Public gaps: age_fact, career_or_role_fact, official_voting_record_positions Sources: Right to Life — https://ivoterguide.com/issue; SC voter guide for the General election on Nov 03, 2026. — https://ivoterguide.com/voter-guide/eleck/1469; Patrick Haddon – Building a Resilient Community Together — https://patrickhaddon.com/ 2. Rachel Smith (Democratic) Evidence: 7/22 source-backed; 10 high-confidence Issues: Education, Election integrity, Healthcare, Cost of living Values: Education quality, Government transparency, Institutional accountability, Healthcare access, Economic opportunity Public gaps: age_fact, campaign_policy_claims, career_or_role_fact Sources: Rachel Smith (South Carolina) - Ballotpedia — https://ballotpedia.org/Rachel_Smith_(South_Carolina); Rachel Smith - Ballotpedia — https://ballotpedia.org/Rachel_Smith; House Journal for 2/10/2021 - South Carolina Legislature Online — https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess124_2021-2022/hj21/20210210.htm Research queue Candidate follow-up: Patrick B Haddon, Rachel Smith Source refresh: No stale sources flagged Source-backed claims 1. Rachel Smith — Education — supports Rachel Smith'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 • Coun 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=Rachel_Smith_(South_Carolina)&oldid=11241670 " 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: Rachel Smith (South Carolina) - Ballotpedia — https://ballotpedia.org/Rachel_Smith_(South_Carolina) Report source issue: https://www.ballotvibe.com/trust?election=sc-candidate-profile-enrichment&claimReference=Rachel+Smith+%E2%80%94+Education&sourceUrl=https%3A%2F%2Fballotpedia.org%2FRachel_Smith_%28South_Carolina%29#corrections 2. Rachel Smith — Election integrity — promised Rachel Smith's ballotpedia.org questionnaire answer indicates a stated position on Election integrity: Who fills out Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey? Any candidate running for elected office, at any level, can complete Ballotpedia's Candidate Survey. Completing the survey will update the candidate's Ballotpedia profile, letting voters know who they Quote: “Who fills out Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey? Any candidate running for elected office, at any level, can complete Ballotpedia's Candidate Survey. Completing the survey will update the candidate's Ballotpedia profile, letting voters know who they are and what they stand for.  More than 29,000 candidates have taken Ballotpedia's candidate survey since we launched it in 2015. Learn more about the survey here . You can ask Rachel Smith to fill out this survey by using the button below or emailing rachelsmithforsc19@gmail.com. Campaign finance summary Campaign finance information for this candidate is not yet available from OpenSecrets . That information will be published here once it is available. See also 2026 Elections” Source: Rachel Smith (South Carolina) - Ballotpedia — https://ballotpedia.org/Rachel_Smith_(South_Carolina) Report source issue: https://www.ballotvibe.com/trust?election=sc-candidate-profile-enrichment&claimReference=Rachel+Smith+%E2%80%94+Election+integrity&sourceUrl=https%3A%2F%2Fballotpedia.org%2FRachel_Smith_%28South_Carolina%29#corrections 3. Rachel Smith — Healthcare — supports Rachel Smith'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) Fe 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: Rachel Smith - Ballotpedia — https://ballotpedia.org/Rachel_Smith Report source issue: https://www.ballotvibe.com/trust?election=sc-candidate-profile-enrichment&claimReference=Rachel+Smith+%E2%80%94+Healthcare&sourceUrl=https%3A%2F%2Fballotpedia.org%2FRachel_Smith#corrections 4. Rachel Smith — Education — supports Rachel Smith has a source-backed statement on Education: West: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 59-19-105 SO AS TO PROVIDE SCHOOL BOARD TRUSTEES SHALL ATTEMPT MEDIATION OF DISPUTES AMONG BOARD MEMBERS OR WITH THE BOARD ITSELF BEFORE INITIATING LITIGATION TO RESOLVE SUCH DISPUTES, TO PROVIDE REQUIREMENTS FOR MEDIATIO Quote: “West: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 59-19-105 SO AS TO PROVIDE SCHOOL BOARD TRUSTEES SHALL ATTEMPT MEDIATION OF DISPUTES AMONG BOARD MEMBERS OR WITH THE BOARD ITSELF BEFORE INITIATING LITIGATION TO RESOLVE SUCH DISPUTES, TO PROVIDE REQUIREMENTS FOR MEDIATION AND LITIGATION, AND TO PROVIDE MEDIATION COSTS MUST BE PAID BY BOARD MEMBERS IN THEIR PERSONAL CAPACITY AND NOT CORPORATELY BY LOCAL SCHOOL BOARDS.” Source: House Journal for 2/10/2021 - South Carolina Legislature Online — https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess124_2021-2022/hj21/20210210.htm Report source issue: https://www.ballotvibe.com/trust?election=sc-candidate-profile-enrichment&claimReference=Rachel+Smith+%E2%80%94+Education&sourceUrl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.scstatehouse.gov%2Fsess124_2021-2022%2Fhj21%2F20210210.htm#corrections 5. Rachel Smith — Election integrity — supports Rachel Smith's ballotpedia.org questionnaire answer indicates a stated position on Election integrity: Rachel Smith (D) advanced from the Democratic primary for South Carolina House of Representatives District 19 without appearing on the ballot. Quote: “Rachel Smith (D) advanced from the Democratic primary for South Carolina House of Representatives District 19 without appearing on the ballot.” Source: South Carolina House of Representatives District 19 - Ballotpedia — https://ballotpedia.org/South_Carolina_House_of_Representatives_District_19 Report source issue: https://www.ballotvibe.com/trust?election=sc-candidate-profile-enrichment&claimReference=Rachel+Smith+%E2%80%94+Election+integrity&sourceUrl=https%3A%2F%2Fballotpedia.org%2FSouth_Carolina_House_of_Representatives_District_19#corrections 6. Rachel Smith — Healthcare — opposes Rachel Smith has a source-backed statement on Healthcare: Referred to Committee on Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs: H. 3866 ( Word version) -- Rep. Cobb-Hunter: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING CHAPTER 2 TO TITLE 23 SO AS TO ENACT THE "ETHICAL POLICING TRANSPARENCY AND ACCOUNTABILITY ACT" SO AS TO D Quote: “Referred to Committee on Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs: H. 3866 ( Word version) -- Rep. Cobb-Hunter: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING CHAPTER 2 TO TITLE 23 SO AS TO ENACT THE "ETHICAL POLICING TRANSPARENCY AND ACCOUNTABILITY ACT" SO AS TO DEFINE CERTAIN TERMS, TO PROVIDE FOR A FRAMEWORK TO INSTITUTIONALIZE HIGH STANDARDS FOR POLICING PRACTICES AND CONDUCT BY THE CREATION OF CITIZEN REVIEW BOARDS AND THEIR DUTIES, TO PROVIDE FOR THE USE OF STANDARD FORMS TO RECORD LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER COMPLAINTS, TO PROVIDE A LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCY SHALL RECORD ALL INSTANCES OF DISCIPLINARY ACTION AGAINST A LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER, TO PROVIDE ALL LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS SHALL ENGAGE IN ETHICAL POLICING, TO PROVIDE PENALTIES FOR VIOLATING CERTAIN PROVISIONS OF THIS CHAPTER, TO PROVIDE LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS MUST COMPLETE CERTAIN TRAINING AND CARRY LIABILITY INSURANCE, TO PROVIDE A LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCY MUST RELEASE AN ANNUAL REPORT THAT CONTAINS COMPLAINTS FILED AND DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS IMPOSED ON ITS LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS, AND TRACK THIS INFORMATION TO DETERMINE WHETHER CERTAIN UNETHICAL POLICING PATTERNS OF CONDUCT ARE OCCURRING, AND TO PROVIDE THAT CERTAIN CONDUCT BY LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS SHALL PROHIBIT THEM FROM BEING REINSTATED, TRANSFERRED, OR EMPLOYED BY A LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCY.” Source: House Journal for 2/10/2021 - South Carolina Legislature Online — https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess124_2021-2022/hj21/20210210.htm Report source issue: https://www.ballotvibe.com/trust?election=sc-candidate-profile-enrichment&claimReference=Rachel+Smith+%E2%80%94+Healthcare&sourceUrl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.scstatehouse.gov%2Fsess124_2021-2022%2Fhj21%2F20210210.htm#corrections 7. Rachel Smith — Cost of living — supports Rachel Smith's ballotpedia.org questionnaire answer indicates a stated position on Cost of living: Congress State executives State legislators State courts Ballot measures Municipal government List of school districts in South Carolina Newsletters The Daily Brew The Weekly Brew The Ballot Bulletin Checks and Balances Economy and Society Hall Pass Number of t Quote: “Congress State executives State legislators State courts Ballot measures Municipal government List of school districts in South Carolina Newsletters The Daily Brew The Weekly Brew The Ballot Bulletin Checks and Balances Economy and Society Hall Pass Number of the Day Robe & Gavel External links Search Google News for this topic Candidate South Carolina House of Representatives District 19 Facebook Footnotes [show] Current members of the South Carolina House of Representatives Leadership Speaker of the House: G.” Source: Rachel Smith (South Carolina) - Ballotpedia — https://ballotpedia.org/Rachel_Smith_(South_Carolina) Report source issue: https://www.ballotvibe.com/trust?election=sc-candidate-profile-enrichment&claimReference=Rachel+Smith+%E2%80%94+Cost+of+living&sourceUrl=https%3A%2F%2Fballotpedia.org%2FRachel_Smith_%28South_Carolina%29#corrections 8. Rachel Smith — Campaign finance — supports Rachel Smith'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: Rachel Smith (South Carolina) - Ballotpedia — https://ballotpedia.org/Rachel_Smith_(South_Carolina) Report source issue: https://www.ballotvibe.com/trust?election=sc-candidate-profile-enrichment&claimReference=Rachel+Smith+%E2%80%94+Campaign+finance&sourceUrl=https%3A%2F%2Fballotpedia.org%2FRachel_Smith_%28South_Carolina%29#corrections 9. Rachel Smith — Infrastructure — supports Rachel Smith has a source-backed statement on Infrastructure: Johnson: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 57-3-240 SO AS TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO MAINTAIN A TOLL-FREE HOTLINE SYSTEM WHEREBY A MOTORIST THAT SUFFERS PROPERTY DAMAGE RESULTING FROM A ROAD HAZARD MAY CALL TO FILE A COMPLAINT AND RECEI Quote: “Johnson: A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 57-3-240 SO AS TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO MAINTAIN A TOLL-FREE HOTLINE SYSTEM WHEREBY A MOTORIST THAT SUFFERS PROPERTY DAMAGE RESULTING FROM A ROAD HAZARD MAY CALL TO FILE A COMPLAINT AND RECEIVE INFORMATION, AND TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT TO FORWARD INFORMATION TO LOCAL OFFICIALS IN CERTAIN SITUATIONS.” Source: House Journal for 2/10/2021 - South Carolina Legislature Online — https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess124_2021-2022/hj21/20210210.htm Report source issue: https://www.ballotvibe.com/trust?election=sc-candidate-profile-enrichment&claimReference=Rachel+Smith+%E2%80%94+Infrastructure&sourceUrl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.scstatehouse.gov%2Fsess124_2021-2022%2Fhj21%2F20210210.htm#corrections 10. Patrick B Haddon — Healthcare — supports Patrick B Haddon has a source-backed statement on Healthcare: It is expanding reproductive health care for service Quote: “It is expanding reproductive health care for service” Source: Right to Life — https://ivoterguide.com/issue Report source issue: https://www.ballotvibe.com/trust?election=sc-candidate-profile-enrichment&claimReference=Patrick+B+Haddon+%E2%80%94+Healthcare&sourceUrl=https%3A%2F%2Fivoterguide.com%2Fissue#corrections 11. Patrick B Haddon — Election integrity — promised Patrick B Haddon has a source-backed statement on Election integrity: Get Absentee Ballot: Get Voter Guide Release Alerts Find an iVoterGuide Partner Our work would not be possible without our powerful coalition of partner organizations. Quote: “Get Absentee Ballot: Get Voter Guide Release Alerts Find an iVoterGuide Partner Our work would not be possible without our powerful coalition of partner organizations.” Source: SC voter guide for the General election on Nov 03, 2026. — https://ivoterguide.com/voter-guide/eleck/1469 Report source issue: https://www.ballotvibe.com/trust?election=sc-candidate-profile-enrichment&claimReference=Patrick+B+Haddon+%E2%80%94+Election+integrity&sourceUrl=https%3A%2F%2Fivoterguide.com%2Fvoter-guide%2Feleck%2F1469#corrections 12. Patrick B Haddon — Taxes and spending — promised Patrick B Haddon's patrickhaddon.com source gives a direct Tier 1 answer on Taxes and spending: Have anything to ask ? Together, We can build a Brighter Future for Greenville and Ensure a prosperous and Safe Environment for All. 100% Eligible About Me Your Advocate for a Stronger Community As your candidate for the House of Representatives, I am dedicated to Quote: “Have anything to ask ? Together, We can build a Brighter Future for Greenville and Ensure a prosperous and Safe Environment for All. 100% Eligible About Me Your Advocate for a Stronger Community As your candidate for the House of Representatives, I am dedicated to preserving the values that make our community strong and resilient. My campaign focuses on keeping taxes low, securing our borders, and protecting our agricultural lands. I am committed to reforming state government for greater efficiency and improving our infrastructure, particularly our roads. Additionally, I am a staunch supporter of veterans and the protection of our children and the unborn 05 years serve the country Cutting Taxes Protecting Agricultural Lands Advancing Educational Excellence read more” Source: Patrick Haddon – Building a Resilient Community Together — https://patrickhaddon.com/ Report source issue: https://www.ballotvibe.com/trust?election=sc-candidate-profile-enrichment&claimReference=Patrick+B+Haddon+%E2%80%94+Taxes+and+spending&sourceUrl=https%3A%2F%2Fpatrickhaddon.com%2F#corrections 13. Patrick B Haddon — Civil liberties and privacy — supports Patrick B Haddon's myreptracker.com source gives a direct Tier 1 answer on Civil liberties and privacy: Which bills has Patrick Haddon voted on? i Maddy answers using official bill text and legislative records. Always verify before sharing. Sources cited inline MyRepTracker A personalized civic dashboard that helps you connect with your state and federal rep Quote: “Which bills has Patrick Haddon voted on? i Maddy answers using official bill text and legislative records. Always verify before sharing. Sources cited inline MyRepTracker A personalized civic dashboard that helps you connect with your state and federal representatives, understand bills and votes, and stay informed about the legislation that affects you. Browse US Congress States Elections Issues Company About Contact Privacy Terms © 2026 JustClassic Consulting, Inc. All rights reserved.” Source: Patrick Haddon - South Carolina | MyRepTracker — https://myreptracker.com/south-carolina/legislators/sc-house-19-patrick-haddon Report source issue: https://www.ballotvibe.com/trust?election=sc-candidate-profile-enrichment&claimReference=Patrick+B+Haddon+%E2%80%94+Civil+liberties+and+privacy&sourceUrl=https%3A%2F%2Fmyreptracker.com%2Fsouth-carolina%2Flegislators%2Fsc-house-19-patrick-haddon#corrections 14. Patrick B Haddon — Jobs and economy — supports Patrick B Haddon has a source-backed statement on 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 Re Quote: “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.” Source: iVoterGuide - Jobs — https://ivoterguide.com/jobs Report source issue: https://www.ballotvibe.com/trust?election=sc-candidate-profile-enrichment&claimReference=Patrick+B+Haddon+%E2%80%94+Jobs+and+economy&sourceUrl=https%3A%2F%2Fivoterguide.com%2Fjobs#corrections 15. Patrick B Haddon — Abortion and reproductive rights — opposes Patrick B Haddon has a source-backed statement on Abortion and reproductive rights: Wade —the original Supreme Court case which removed the right to life for unborn Americans by legalizing abortion—has been overturned, that doesn’t mean the enemies of life will stop trying to eliminate this fundamental right . Quote: “Wade —the original Supreme Court case which removed the right to life for unborn Americans by legalizing abortion—has been overturned, that doesn’t mean the enemies of life will stop trying to eliminate this fundamental right .” Source: Right to Life — https://ivoterguide.com/issue Report source issue: https://www.ballotvibe.com/trust?election=sc-candidate-profile-enrichment&claimReference=Patrick+B+Haddon+%E2%80%94+Abortion+and+reproductive+rights&sourceUrl=https%3A%2F%2Fivoterguide.com%2Fissue#corrections 16. Patrick B Haddon — Election integrity — supports Patrick B Haddon has a source-backed statement on Election integrity: Understanding the right to life—and where the candidates on your ballot align—is essential to voting wisely. Quote: “Understanding the right to life—and where the candidates on your ballot align—is essential to voting wisely.” Source: Right to Life — https://ivoterguide.com/issue Report source issue: https://www.ballotvibe.com/trust?election=sc-candidate-profile-enrichment&claimReference=Patrick+B+Haddon+%E2%80%94+Election+integrity&sourceUrl=https%3A%2F%2Fivoterguide.com%2Fissue#corrections Use this as a portable race comparison snapshot; verify live sources before making final voting decisions.