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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
β(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.β
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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
β(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.β
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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
βWhereas, 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; andβ
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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
βWhereas, 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; andβ
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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
βWhereas, in his retirement, he and Brandie plan to spend many happy hours on road trips together.β
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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
βMorgan: 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.β
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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
βWhat 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 β 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 ...β
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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
βIf 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."β
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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
βIn 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 β 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) Generalβ
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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
βAdded the following comment to MPP's 2024 survey, "I'll continue to support this very important healthcare option.β
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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. βWith the way our state
Issue: Cost of living
Economic opportunityFair taxation
βThe 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. βWith the way our state government is structured, itβs absolutely vital that the state invest in local communities,β Sheheen said. βIf you donβt have that, our communities, particularly small communities, will wither and die away.β So the issue, he says, is how youβre 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. βIβm a big believer in democracy and having fights on the floor with open debates and vetoes,β Sheheen said. βThatβs the way our government was set up, and I donβt know why some people want to sidetrack it by shoving money into agencies or programs.ββ
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Stephen D Frank's charlestoncitypaper.com source gives a direct Tier 1 answer on Taxes and spending: Whatβs cost of going βcold turkeyβ on earmarks? By Jack OβToole, 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 thatβs more likely to be remembere
Issue: Taxes and spending
Fiscal responsibilityFair taxation
βWhatβs cost of going βcold turkeyβ on earmarks? By Jack OβToole, 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 thatβs more likely to be remembered for whatβs 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 β think everything from critical sewer system upgrades to local arts festivals β 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.β
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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
βAdditionally, 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.β
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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
β(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).β
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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
β(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:β
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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
β(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:β
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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
βMitchell, 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.β
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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
βRepresentative 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.β
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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
βRepresentative 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 29201β
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Polly Elbertse's postandcourier.com source gives a direct Tier 1 answer on Civil liberties and privacy: Don't have the app? What we do Features Blog Security For Business Who we are About us Careers Brand Center Privacy Use WhatsApp Android iPhone Mac/PC WhatsApp Web
Issue: Civil liberties and privacy
Civil libertiesPersonal privacy
βDon't have the app? What we do Features Blog Security For Business Who we are About us Careers Brand Center Privacy Use WhatsApp Android iPhone Mac/PC WhatsApp Webβ
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Polly Elbertse's postandcourier.com source gives a direct Tier 1 answer on Cost of living: SCβs GOP governor candidates will debate next week. Not everyone is committing. What now? COLUMBIA β The S.C. Republican Party next week will host the first of a series of debates between its partyβs candidates for governor, but with seven days to go itβs unclear which
Issue: Cost of living
Economic opportunityFair taxation
βSCβs GOP governor candidates will debate next week. Not everyone is committing. What now? COLUMBIA β The S.C. Republican Party next week will host the first of a series of debates between its partyβs candidates for governor, but with seven days to go itβs unclear which of the six declared candidates will show up. While candidates Ralph Norman, a member of Congress, and Attorney General Alan Wilson have already punched their tickets to attend the April 1 event in Newberry, candidates Lt. Gov. Pamela Evette and millionaire activist Rom Reddy have already publicly indicated they are unlikely to show up. Theyβve citing issues ranging from sponsorship prices for attendees to the fundraising criteria party leaders are requiring for them to appear onstage. U.S. Rep. Nancy Mace is currently uncommitted to participate after a late February statement accusing the party of a βbotchedβ rollout , adding she would be willing to participate in an alternative event. Maceβs team did not respond to a request for comment on her current status by press time March 24.β
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Polly Elbertse's postandcourier.com source gives a direct Tier 1 answer on Education: What happens next? The SCGOP debates are not likely to be the only head-to-head forum candidates will have. Special interest groups like the Palmetto Family Council have announced their own events in the coming weeks, while South Carolina Public Radio and Educational Televi
Issue: Education
Education quality
βWhat happens next? The SCGOP debates are not likely to be the only head-to-head forum candidates will have. Special interest groups like the Palmetto Family Council have announced their own events in the coming weeks, while South Carolina Public Radio and Educational Television confirmed to The Post and Courier last week that they are planning debates of their own. βRight now weβve extended initial invitations to candidates, letting them know we plan to host a debate before the primary,β Landon Masters, a spokesperson for SCETV, said in a statement. Ahead of the April 1 debate, party leaders expressed regret that several of the top candidates appear to be on the sidelines. βSometimes campaigns decide that it's in their best interest to avoid high-visibility debates with other candidates, but it's certainly not what's best for Republicans who want to compare the candidates as they consider who to support, Drew McKissick, chairman of the state party, said in a statement to The Post and Courier.β
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Polly Elbertse has a source-backed statement on Education: Right to Pray and Read the Bible in school, and stand up to those who violate
Issue: Education
Education quality
βRight to Pray and Read the Bible in school, and stand up to those who violateβ
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Polly Elbertse has a source-backed statement on Cost of living: families, and supports working parents." (pg.
Issue: Cost of living
Economic opportunityFair taxation
βfamilies, and supports working parents." (pg.β
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Polly Elbertse has a source-backed statement on Taxes and spending: womenβs sports, ban Taxpayer funding for sex change surgeries, and stop
Issue: Taxes and spending
Fiscal responsibilityFair taxation
βwomenβs sports, ban Taxpayer funding for sex change surgeries, and stopβ
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Polly Elbertse has a source-backed statement on Immigration: Border Security: Understanding Religious Liberty Religious liberty is the very first right protected in the First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, so itβs clear that this was a vitally important issue to our nationβs foundersβespecially in historical context. However, this foundational right has
Issue: Immigration
Public safetyInstitutional accountability
βBorder Security: Understanding Religious Liberty Religious liberty is the very first right protected in the First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, so itβs clear that this was a vitally important issue to our nationβs foundersβespecially in historical context. However, this foundational right has undergone numerous challenges in recent years, with opponents of religious liberty trying to elevate other classifiers like race or gender identity above the foundational right to freedom of religious expression . Understanding the issue of religious libertyβand where the candidates on your ballot alignβis essential to voting wisely.β
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Polly Elbertse has a source-backed statement on Cost of living: Every sovereign nation on the planet has an inherent right β and even a responsibility β to defend its citizens βagainst all enemies, foreign and domesticβ as our own U.S.
Issue: Cost of living
Economic opportunityFair taxation
βEvery sovereign nation on the planet has an inherent right β and even a responsibility β to defend its citizens βagainst all enemies, foreign and domesticβ as our own U.S.β
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Polly Elbertse has a source-backed statement on Immigration: "[We will] deport pro-Hamas radicals and make our college
Issue: Immigration
Public safetyInstitutional accountability
β"[We will] deport pro-Hamas radicals and make our collegeβ
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Polly Elbertse has a source-backed statement on Environment and energy: impact all of us, from climate change and global health to human rights,
Issue: Environment and energy
Environmental stewardshipInfrastructure reliability
βimpact all of us, from climate change and global health to human rights,β
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Polly Elbertse has a source-backed statement on Jobs and economy: technology, food security, and inclusive economic growth." (pg.
Issue: Jobs and economy
Economic opportunitySmall business support
βtechnology, food security, and inclusive economic growth." (pg.β
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Polly Elbertse has a source-backed statement on Civil liberties and privacy: Constitutional right of our citizens to free speech." (pg.
Issue: Civil liberties and privacy
Civil libertiesPersonal privacy
βConstitutional right of our citizens to free speech." (pg.β
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Polly Elbertse 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 Rene
Issue: Jobs and economy
Economic opportunitySmall business support
βiVoterGuide - 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.β
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Polly Elbertse has a source-backed statement on Healthcare: However, many in todayβs society believe that a right to healthcare should be included in that listβa fundamental right afforded to every American.
Issue: Healthcare
Healthcare access
βHowever, many in todayβs society believe that a right to healthcare should be included in that listβa fundamental right afforded to every American.β
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Polly Elbertse has a source-backed statement on Government transparency: Republicans will increase transparency,
Issue: Government transparency
Government transparencyAnti-corruption
βRepublicans will increase transparency,β
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Polly Elbertse has a source-backed statement on Cost of living: making quality care more accessible and affordable .
Issue: Cost of living
Economic opportunityFair taxation
βmaking quality care more accessible and affordable .β
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Polly Elbertse has a source-backed statement on Guns: crisis, we will fund gun violence research across the Centers for Disease
Issue: Guns
Public safetyCivil liberties
βcrisis, we will fund gun violence research across the Centers for Diseaseβ
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Polly Elbertse has a source-backed statement on Taxes and spending: unpaid Family Caregivers through Tax Credits and reduced red tape." (pg. 17): "We will restore Trump Administration reforms to expand
Issue: Taxes and spending
Fiscal responsibilityFair taxation
βunpaid Family Caregivers through Tax Credits and reduced red tape." (pg. 17): "We will restore Trump Administration reforms to expandβ
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Polly Elbertse's Ballotpedia 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 a
Issue: Election integrity
Government transparencyInstitutional accountability
βWho 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 Polly Elbertse to fill out this survey by using the button below or emailing pollyforschousedistrict20@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 Electionsβ
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Polly Elbertse's Ballotpedia 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’ Counti
Issue: Education
Education quality
βWho 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=Polly_Elbertse&oldid=11241422 " 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 votingβ
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Polly Elbertse's Ballotpedia 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
βCampaign finance summary Campaign finance information for this candidate is not yet available from OpenSecrets .β
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Polly Elbertse's Ballotpedia 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 the
Issue: Cost of living
Economic opportunityFair taxation
βCongress 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 Personal Facebook Footnotes [show] Current members of the South Carolina House of Representatives Leadership Speaker of the House: G.β
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Polly Elbertse'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)
Issue: Healthcare
Healthcare access
βSupreme 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...β
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Polly Elbertse's ballotpedia.org questionnaire answer indicates a stated position on Election integrity: Polly Elbertse (D) advanced from the Democratic primary for South Carolina House of Representatives District 20 without appearing on the ballot.
Issue: Election integrity
Government transparencyInstitutional accountability
βPolly Elbertse (D) advanced from the Democratic primary for South Carolina House of Representatives District 20 without appearing on the ballot.β
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Polly Elbertse 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
βJoin the movement to restore biblical values and constitutional principles in our nation by informing and mobilizing more faith-based voters with the truth.β
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Polly Elbertse 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
βGet Absentee Ballot: Get Voter Guide Release Alerts Find an iVoterGuide Partner Our work would not be possible without our powerful coalition of partner organizations.β
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Polly Elbertse has a source-backed statement on Infrastructure: Commitment to our values at home and abroad requires working alongside
Issue: Infrastructure
Infrastructure reliability
βCommitment to our values at home and abroad requires working alongsideβ
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Polly Elbertse has a source-backed statement on Abortion and reproductive rights: Wade βthe original Supreme Court case which removed the right to life for unborn Americans by legalizing abortionβhas been overturned, that doesnβt mean the enemies of life will stop trying to eliminate this fundamental right .
Issue: Abortion and reproductive rights
Civil libertiesHealthcare access
βWade βthe original Supreme Court case which removed the right to life for unborn Americans by legalizing abortionβhas been overturned, that doesnβt mean the enemies of life will stop trying to eliminate this fundamental right .β
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Polly Elbertse has a source-backed statement on Election integrity: Understanding the right to lifeβand where the candidates on your ballot alignβis essential to voting wisely.
Issue: Election integrity
Government transparencyInstitutional accountability
βUnderstanding the right to lifeβand where the candidates on your ballot alignβis essential to voting wisely.β
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Polly Elbertse has a source-backed statement on Healthcare: It is expanding reproductive health care for service
Issue: Healthcare
Healthcare access
βIt is expanding reproductive health care for serviceβ
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Polly Elbertse 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
βFor example, to notify you of future elections, we must give your email to our email service provider.β
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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
βRepublican party fallback opposes Gun safety background checks and red flag laws.β
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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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
βRepublican party fallback opposes Abortion and reproductive rights.β
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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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
βRepublican party fallback opposes Clean energy climate and environment.β
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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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
βRepublican party fallback opposes Voting rights democracy and elections.β
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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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
βRepublican party fallback opposes Civil liberties and privacy protections.β
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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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
βRepublican party fallback opposes Pathway citizenship legal immigration.β
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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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
βRepublican party fallback opposes Healthcare expansion.β
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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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
βRepublican party fallback opposes Cost of living public intervention.β
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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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
βRepublican party fallback opposes Public investment and taxes.β
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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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
βRepublican party fallback opposes Jobs and worker protections.β
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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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
βRepublican party fallback opposes Public education funding.β
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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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
βRepublican party fallback opposes Criminal justice reform and public safety accountability.β
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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Polly Elbertse'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
βDemocratic party fallback supports Gun safety background checks and red flag laws.β
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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Polly Elbertse'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
βDemocratic party fallback supports Voting rights democracy and elections.β
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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Polly Elbertse'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
βDemocratic party fallback supports Civil liberties and privacy protections.β
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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Polly Elbertse'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
βDemocratic party fallback supports Criminal justice reform and public safety accountability.β
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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Polly Elbertse'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
βDemocratic party fallback supports Pathway citizenship legal immigration.β
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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Polly Elbertse'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
βDemocratic party fallback supports Public education funding.β
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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Polly Elbertse'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
βDemocratic party fallback supports Jobs and worker protections.β
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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Polly Elbertse'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
βDemocratic party fallback supports Clean energy climate and environment.β
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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Polly Elbertse'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
βDemocratic party fallback supports Abortion and reproductive rights.β
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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Polly Elbertse'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
βDemocratic party fallback supports Cost of living public intervention.β
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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Polly Elbertse'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
βDemocratic party fallback supports Healthcare expansion.β
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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Polly Elbertse'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
βDemocratic party fallback supports Public investment and taxes.β
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
Source-backedHigh confidencemanual entry
Stephen D Frank appears in the official SCVotes candidate listing for South Carolina House of Representatives β SC House District 20.
Issue: Ballot access
Government transparency
βSCVotes candidate listing includes active candidate filings by office, associated counties, party, filing location, and candidate status.β
Source-backedHigh confidencemanual entry
Polly Elbertse appears in the official SCVotes candidate listing for South Carolina House of Representatives β SC House District 20.
Issue: Ballot access
Government transparency
βSCVotes candidate listing includes active candidate filings by office, associated counties, party, filing location, and candidate status.β