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Patrick B Haddon

Party: Republican

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Patrick B Haddon candidate profile assembled from imported source documents and evidence claims.

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Rachel Smith

Party: Democratic

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Rachel Smith candidate profile assembled from imported source documents and evidence claims.

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Shared issue areas with evidence across candidates: Healthcare, Election integrity. Generated from the live evidence tables.

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Rachel Smith's ballotpedia.org questionnaire answer indicates a stated position on Education: Who represents me? What's on my ballot? β€’ Elections in 2026 β€’ How to vote β€’ How to run for office β€’ Ballot measures Government Who represents me? β€’ U.S. President β€’ U.S. Congress β€’ Federal courts β€’ State executives β€’ State legislature β€’ State and local courts β€’ Coun

Issue: Education

Education quality
β€œWho represents me? What's on my ballot? β€’ Elections in 2026 β€’ How to vote β€’ How to run for office β€’ Ballot measures Government Who represents me? β€’ U.S. President β€’ U.S. Congress β€’ Federal courts β€’ State executives β€’ State legislature β€’ State and local courts β€’ Counties β€’ Cities β€’ School districts β€’ 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”
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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

Issue: Election integrity

Government transparencyInstitutional accountability
β€œWho 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”
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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

Issue: Healthcare

Healthcare access
β€œSupreme 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...”
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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

Issue: Education

Education quality
β€œWest: 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.”
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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.

Issue: Election integrity

Government transparencyInstitutional accountability
β€œRachel Smith (D) advanced from the Democratic primary for South Carolina House of Representatives District 19 without appearing on the ballot.”
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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

Issue: Healthcare

Healthcare access
β€œReferred 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.”
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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

Issue: Cost of living

Economic opportunityFair taxation
β€œCongress 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.”
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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 .

Issue: Campaign finance

Government transparencyAnti-corruption
β€œCampaign finance summary Campaign finance information for this candidate is not yet available from OpenSecrets .”
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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

Issue: Infrastructure

Infrastructure reliability
β€œJohnson: 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.”
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Patrick B Haddon has a source-backed statement on Healthcare: It is expanding reproductive health care for service

Issue: Healthcare

Healthcare access
β€œIt is expanding reproductive health care for service”
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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.

Issue: Election integrity

Government transparencyInstitutional accountability
β€œGet Absentee Ballot: Get Voter Guide Release Alerts Find an iVoterGuide Partner Our work would not be possible without our powerful coalition of partner organizations.”
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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

Issue: Taxes and spending

Fiscal responsibilityFair taxation
β€œHave 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”
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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

Issue: Civil liberties and privacy

Civil libertiesPersonal privacy
β€œWhich 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.”
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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

Issue: Jobs and economy

Economic opportunitySmall business support
β€œiVoterGuide - 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.”
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Patrick B Haddon has a source-backed statement on Abortion and reproductive rights: Wade β€”the original Supreme Court case which removed the right to life for unborn Americans by legalizing abortionβ€”has been overturned, that doesn’t mean the enemies of life will stop trying to eliminate this fundamental right .

Issue: Abortion and reproductive rights

Civil libertiesHealthcare access
β€œWade β€”the original Supreme Court case which removed the right to life for unborn Americans by legalizing abortionβ€”has been overturned, that doesn’t mean the enemies of life will stop trying to eliminate this fundamental right .”
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Patrick B Haddon has a source-backed statement on Election integrity: Understanding the right to lifeβ€”and where the candidates on your ballot alignβ€”is essential to voting wisely.

Issue: Election integrity

Government transparencyInstitutional accountability
β€œUnderstanding the right to lifeβ€”and where the candidates on your ballot alignβ€”is essential to voting wisely.”
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Patrick B Haddon has a source-backed statement on Election integrity: For example, to notify you of future elections, we must give your email to our email service provider.

Issue: Election integrity

Government transparencyInstitutional accountability
β€œFor example, to notify you of future elections, we must give your email to our email service provider.”
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Patrick B Haddon'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.

Issue: Election integrity

Government transparencyInstitutional accountability
β€œRachel Smith (D) advanced from the Democratic primary for South Carolina House of Representatives District 19 without appearing on the ballot.”
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Patrick B Haddon has a source-backed statement on Civil liberties and privacy: Join the movement to restore biblical values and constitutional principles in our nation by informing and mobilizing more faith-based voters with the truth.

Issue: Civil liberties and privacy

Civil libertiesPersonal privacy
β€œJoin the movement to restore biblical values and constitutional principles in our nation by informing and mobilizing more faith-based voters with the truth.”
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Rachel Smith's Democratic 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
β€œDemocratic party fallback supports Gun safety background checks and red flag laws.”
Democratic party-platform fallback signalDemocratic party-platform fallback β€’ Lowest-tier party-line fallback used only when candidate-specific evidence is missing or thin. Candidate-specific direct evidence overrides this signal. β€’ fetched 2026-07-09Unlinked source URL: party-platform:democratic:fallback
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Rachel Smith's Democratic 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
β€œDemocratic party fallback supports Abortion and reproductive rights.”
Democratic party-platform fallback signalDemocratic party-platform fallback β€’ Lowest-tier party-line fallback used only when candidate-specific evidence is missing or thin. Candidate-specific direct evidence overrides this signal. β€’ fetched 2026-07-09Unlinked source URL: party-platform:democratic:fallback
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Rachel Smith's Democratic 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
β€œDemocratic party fallback supports Clean energy climate and environment.”
Democratic party-platform fallback signalDemocratic party-platform fallback β€’ Lowest-tier party-line fallback used only when candidate-specific evidence is missing or thin. Candidate-specific direct evidence overrides this signal. β€’ fetched 2026-07-09Unlinked source URL: party-platform:democratic:fallback
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Rachel Smith's Democratic 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
β€œDemocratic party fallback supports Public investment and taxes.”
Democratic party-platform fallback signalDemocratic party-platform fallback β€’ Lowest-tier party-line fallback used only when candidate-specific evidence is missing or thin. Candidate-specific direct evidence overrides this signal. β€’ fetched 2026-07-09Unlinked source URL: party-platform:democratic:fallback
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Rachel Smith's Democratic 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
β€œDemocratic party fallback supports Jobs and worker protections.”
Democratic party-platform fallback signalDemocratic party-platform fallback β€’ Lowest-tier party-line fallback used only when candidate-specific evidence is missing or thin. Candidate-specific direct evidence overrides this signal. β€’ fetched 2026-07-09Unlinked source URL: party-platform:democratic:fallback
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Rachel Smith's Democratic 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
β€œDemocratic party fallback supports Public education funding.”
Democratic party-platform fallback signalDemocratic party-platform fallback β€’ Lowest-tier party-line fallback used only when candidate-specific evidence is missing or thin. Candidate-specific direct evidence overrides this signal. β€’ fetched 2026-07-09Unlinked source URL: party-platform:democratic:fallback
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Rachel Smith's Democratic affiliation provides a Tier 4 low-confidence party-line fallback on Healthcare expansion; this is not candidate-specific evidence.

Issue: Healthcare expansion

Healthcare access
β€œDemocratic party fallback supports Healthcare expansion.”
Democratic party-platform fallback signalDemocratic party-platform fallback β€’ Lowest-tier party-line fallback used only when candidate-specific evidence is missing or thin. Candidate-specific direct evidence overrides this signal. β€’ fetched 2026-07-09Unlinked source URL: party-platform:democratic:fallback
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Rachel Smith's Democratic 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
β€œDemocratic party fallback supports Cost of living public intervention.”
Democratic party-platform fallback signalDemocratic party-platform fallback β€’ Lowest-tier party-line fallback used only when candidate-specific evidence is missing or thin. Candidate-specific direct evidence overrides this signal. β€’ fetched 2026-07-09Unlinked source URL: party-platform:democratic:fallback
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Rachel Smith's Democratic 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
β€œDemocratic party fallback supports Criminal justice reform and public safety accountability.”
Democratic party-platform fallback signalDemocratic party-platform fallback β€’ Lowest-tier party-line fallback used only when candidate-specific evidence is missing or thin. Candidate-specific direct evidence overrides this signal. β€’ fetched 2026-07-09Unlinked source URL: party-platform:democratic:fallback
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Rachel Smith's Democratic 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
β€œDemocratic party fallback supports Pathway citizenship legal immigration.”
Democratic party-platform fallback signalDemocratic party-platform fallback β€’ Lowest-tier party-line fallback used only when candidate-specific evidence is missing or thin. Candidate-specific direct evidence overrides this signal. β€’ fetched 2026-07-09Unlinked source URL: party-platform:democratic:fallback
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Rachel Smith's Democratic 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
β€œDemocratic party fallback supports Civil liberties and privacy protections.”
Democratic party-platform fallback signalDemocratic party-platform fallback β€’ Lowest-tier party-line fallback used only when candidate-specific evidence is missing or thin. Candidate-specific direct evidence overrides this signal. β€’ fetched 2026-07-09Unlinked source URL: party-platform:democratic:fallback
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Rachel Smith's Democratic 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
β€œDemocratic party fallback supports Voting rights democracy and elections.”
Democratic party-platform fallback signalDemocratic party-platform fallback β€’ Lowest-tier party-line fallback used only when candidate-specific evidence is missing or thin. Candidate-specific direct evidence overrides this signal. β€’ fetched 2026-07-09Unlinked source URL: party-platform:democratic:fallback
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Patrick B Haddon'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
β€œRepublican party fallback opposes Cost of living public intervention.”
Republican party-platform fallback signalRepublican party-platform fallback β€’ Lowest-tier party-line fallback used only when candidate-specific evidence is missing or thin. Candidate-specific direct evidence overrides this signal. β€’ fetched 2026-07-09Unlinked source URL: party-platform:republican:fallback
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Patrick B Haddon'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
β€œRepublican party fallback opposes Public education funding.”
Republican party-platform fallback signalRepublican party-platform fallback β€’ Lowest-tier party-line fallback used only when candidate-specific evidence is missing or thin. Candidate-specific direct evidence overrides this signal. β€’ fetched 2026-07-09Unlinked source URL: party-platform:republican:fallback
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Patrick B Haddon'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
β€œRepublican party fallback opposes Jobs and worker protections.”
Republican party-platform fallback signalRepublican party-platform fallback β€’ Lowest-tier party-line fallback used only when candidate-specific evidence is missing or thin. Candidate-specific direct evidence overrides this signal. β€’ fetched 2026-07-09Unlinked source URL: party-platform:republican:fallback
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Patrick B Haddon'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
β€œRepublican party fallback opposes Healthcare expansion.”
Republican party-platform fallback signalRepublican party-platform fallback β€’ Lowest-tier party-line fallback used only when candidate-specific evidence is missing or thin. Candidate-specific direct evidence overrides this signal. β€’ fetched 2026-07-09Unlinked source URL: party-platform:republican:fallback
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Patrick B Haddon'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
β€œRepublican party fallback opposes Civil liberties and privacy protections.”
Republican party-platform fallback signalRepublican party-platform fallback β€’ Lowest-tier party-line fallback used only when candidate-specific evidence is missing or thin. Candidate-specific direct evidence overrides this signal. β€’ fetched 2026-07-09Unlinked source URL: party-platform:republican:fallback
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Patrick B Haddon'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
β€œRepublican party fallback opposes Pathway citizenship legal immigration.”
Republican party-platform fallback signalRepublican party-platform fallback β€’ Lowest-tier party-line fallback used only when candidate-specific evidence is missing or thin. Candidate-specific direct evidence overrides this signal. β€’ fetched 2026-07-09Unlinked source URL: party-platform:republican:fallback
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Patrick B Haddon'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
β€œRepublican party fallback opposes Criminal justice reform and public safety accountability.”
Republican party-platform fallback signalRepublican party-platform fallback β€’ Lowest-tier party-line fallback used only when candidate-specific evidence is missing or thin. Candidate-specific direct evidence overrides this signal. β€’ fetched 2026-07-09Unlinked source URL: party-platform:republican:fallback
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Patrick B Haddon'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
β€œRepublican party fallback opposes Public investment and taxes.”
Republican party-platform fallback signalRepublican party-platform fallback β€’ Lowest-tier party-line fallback used only when candidate-specific evidence is missing or thin. Candidate-specific direct evidence overrides this signal. β€’ fetched 2026-07-09Unlinked source URL: party-platform:republican:fallback
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Patrick B Haddon'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
β€œRepublican party fallback opposes Gun safety background checks and red flag laws.”
Republican party-platform fallback signalRepublican party-platform fallback β€’ Lowest-tier party-line fallback used only when candidate-specific evidence is missing or thin. Candidate-specific direct evidence overrides this signal. β€’ fetched 2026-07-09Unlinked source URL: party-platform:republican:fallback
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Patrick B Haddon'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
β€œRepublican party fallback opposes Abortion and reproductive rights.”
Republican party-platform fallback signalRepublican party-platform fallback β€’ Lowest-tier party-line fallback used only when candidate-specific evidence is missing or thin. Candidate-specific direct evidence overrides this signal. β€’ fetched 2026-07-09Unlinked source URL: party-platform:republican:fallback
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Patrick B Haddon'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
β€œRepublican party fallback opposes Voting rights democracy and elections.”
Republican party-platform fallback signalRepublican party-platform fallback β€’ Lowest-tier party-line fallback used only when candidate-specific evidence is missing or thin. Candidate-specific direct evidence overrides this signal. β€’ fetched 2026-07-09Unlinked source URL: party-platform:republican:fallback
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Patrick B Haddon'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
β€œRepublican party fallback opposes Clean energy climate and environment.”
Republican party-platform fallback signalRepublican party-platform fallback β€’ Lowest-tier party-line fallback used only when candidate-specific evidence is missing or thin. Candidate-specific direct evidence overrides this signal. β€’ fetched 2026-07-09Unlinked source URL: party-platform:republican:fallback
Source-backedHigh confidencemanual entry

Rachel Smith appears in the official SCVotes candidate listing for South Carolina House of Representatives β€” SC House District 19.

Issue: Ballot access

Government transparency
β€œSCVotes candidate listing includes active candidate filings by office, associated counties, party, filing location, and candidate status.”
Source-backedHigh confidencemanual entry

Patrick B Haddon appears in the official SCVotes candidate listing for South Carolina House of Representatives β€” SC House District 19.

Issue: Ballot access

Government transparency
β€œSCVotes candidate listing includes active candidate filings by office, associated counties, party, filing location, and candidate status.”