Civic Compass race research snapshot
Race: South Carolina House of Representatives — SC House District 6
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-6?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-6
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+6#corrections
Exported: 2026-11-08T11:56:24.285Z

Candidate profile links
- April Cromer: https://www.ballotvibe.com/candidates/april-cromer-republican?election=sc-candidate-profile-enrichment
- Jennifer Bachner: https://www.ballotvibe.com/candidates/jennifer-bachner-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: 85
Shared issue areas: Election integrity
Candidates without evidence: 0
Claims needing review: 24
Stale source count: 0

Candidate comparison
1. April Cromer (Republican)
   Evidence: 20/58 source-backed; 11 high-confidence
   Issues: Election integrity, Education, Immigration, Taxes and spending
   Values: Government transparency, Institutional accountability, Education quality, Public safety, Fiscal responsibility
   Public gaps: age_fact, career_or_role_fact, Civil liberties and privacy protections
   Sources: Voter Guide Profile for SC State Rep., Dist. 6 candidate - April Cromer — https://ivoterguide.com/candidate/65968/race/16290/election/1229; Voter Guide Profile for SC State Rep., Dist. 6 candidate - April Cromer — https://ivoterguide.com/candidate/65968/race/16290/election/1175; April Cromer - Ballotpedia — https://ballotpedia.org/April_Cromer

2. Jennifer Bachner (Democratic)
   Evidence: 8/27 source-backed; 6 high-confidence
   Issues: Civil liberties and privacy, Public safety, Healthcare, Election integrity
   Values: Civil liberties, Personal privacy, Public safety, Healthcare access, Government transparency
   Public gaps: age_fact, career_or_role_fact, official_voting_record_positions
   Sources: SC voter guide for the General election on Nov 03, 2026. — https://ivoterguide.com/voter-guide/eleck/1469; South Carolina House of Representatives elections, 2026 - Ballotpedia — https://ballotpedia.org/South_Carolina_House_of_Representatives_elections,_2026; Right to Life — https://ivoterguide.com/issue

Research queue
Candidate follow-up: April Cromer, Jennifer Bachner
Source refresh: No stale sources flagged

Source-backed claims
1. April Cromer — Election integrity — supports
   April Cromer's ivoterguide.com source gives a direct Tier 1 answer on Election integrity: Is the United States' relationship with Israel important, and if so why? As a born again believer, my spiritual journey is anchored in the profound truth of Jesus Christ. He is not just a part of my life but the very essence of my being, the cornerstone on which I build
   Quote: “Is the United States' relationship with Israel important, and if so why? As a born again believer, my spiritual journey is anchored in the profound truth of Jesus Christ. He is not just a part of my life but the very essence of my being, the cornerstone on which I build my identity & purpose. I am far from perfect, but through His grace and forgiveness, I am continually transformed and renewed, This grace is a gift, not earned, but freely given, & it shapes my daily walk & relationships. His strength empowers me. ELECTIONS AND VOTING People should be able to vote without photo identification. Strongly Disagree States should join the National Popular Vote Interstate Compact which makes the Electoral College irrelevant. Strongly Disagree EQUALITY”
   Source: Voter Guide Profile for SC State Rep., Dist. 6 candidate - April Cromer — https://ivoterguide.com/candidate/65968/race/16290/election/1229
   Report source issue: https://www.ballotvibe.com/trust?election=sc-candidate-profile-enrichment&claimReference=April+Cromer+%E2%80%94+Election+integrity&sourceUrl=https%3A%2F%2Fivoterguide.com%2Fcandidate%2F65968%2Frace%2F16290%2Felection%2F1229#corrections
2. April Cromer — Education — supports
   April Cromer has a source-backed statement on Education: Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?
   Quote: “Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?”
   Source: Voter Guide Profile for SC State Rep., Dist. 6 candidate - April Cromer — https://ivoterguide.com/candidate/65968/race/16290/election/1175
   Report source issue: https://www.ballotvibe.com/trust?election=sc-candidate-profile-enrichment&claimReference=April+Cromer+%E2%80%94+Education&sourceUrl=https%3A%2F%2Fivoterguide.com%2Fcandidate%2F65968%2Frace%2F16290%2Felection%2F1175#corrections
3. April Cromer — Immigration — supports
   April Cromer has a source-backed statement on Immigration: should do more to physically secure the southern border.
   Quote: “should do more to physically secure the southern border.”
   Source: Voter Guide Profile for SC State Rep., Dist. 6 candidate - April Cromer — https://ivoterguide.com/candidate/65968/race/16290/election/1175
   Report source issue: https://www.ballotvibe.com/trust?election=sc-candidate-profile-enrichment&claimReference=April+Cromer+%E2%80%94+Immigration&sourceUrl=https%3A%2F%2Fivoterguide.com%2Fcandidate%2F65968%2Frace%2F16290%2Felection%2F1175#corrections
4. April Cromer — Taxes and spending — supports
   April Cromer has a source-backed statement on Taxes and spending: Taxpayer funds should be used to provide gender transition services.
   Quote: “Taxpayer funds should be used to provide gender transition services.”
   Source: Voter Guide Profile for SC State Rep., Dist. 6 candidate - April Cromer — https://ivoterguide.com/candidate/65968/race/16290/election/1175
   Report source issue: https://www.ballotvibe.com/trust?election=sc-candidate-profile-enrichment&claimReference=April+Cromer+%E2%80%94+Taxes+and+spending&sourceUrl=https%3A%2F%2Fivoterguide.com%2Fcandidate%2F65968%2Frace%2F16290%2Felection%2F1175#corrections
5. April Cromer — Public safety — supports
   April Cromer has a source-backed statement on Public safety: CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY
   Quote: “CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY”
   Source: Voter Guide Profile for SC State Rep., Dist. 6 candidate - April Cromer — https://ivoterguide.com/candidate/65968/race/16290/election/1175
   Report source issue: https://www.ballotvibe.com/trust?election=sc-candidate-profile-enrichment&claimReference=April+Cromer+%E2%80%94+Public+safety&sourceUrl=https%3A%2F%2Fivoterguide.com%2Fcandidate%2F65968%2Frace%2F16290%2Felection%2F1175#corrections
6. April Cromer — Public safety — supports
   April Cromer's ivoterguide.com source gives a direct Tier 1 answer on Public safety: Conservative CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY I support redirecting funds from police departments to community programs.
   Quote: “Conservative CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY I support redirecting funds from police departments to community programs.”
   Source: Voter Guide Profile for SC State Rep., Dist. 6 candidate - April Cromer — https://ivoterguide.com/candidate/65968/race/16290/election/1229
   Report source issue: https://www.ballotvibe.com/trust?election=sc-candidate-profile-enrichment&claimReference=April+Cromer+%E2%80%94+Public+safety&sourceUrl=https%3A%2F%2Fivoterguide.com%2Fcandidate%2F65968%2Frace%2F16290%2Felection%2F1229#corrections
7. April Cromer — Election integrity — supports
   April Cromer's Ballotpedia questionnaire answer indicates a stated position on Election integrity: Jennifer Bachner (D) advanced from the Democratic primary for South Carolina House of Representatives District 6 without appearing on the ballot.
   Quote: “Jennifer Bachner (D) advanced from the Democratic primary for South Carolina House of Representatives District 6 without appearing on the ballot.”
   Source: April Cromer - Ballotpedia — https://ballotpedia.org/April_Cromer
   Report source issue: https://www.ballotvibe.com/trust?election=sc-candidate-profile-enrichment&claimReference=April+Cromer+%E2%80%94+Election+integrity&sourceUrl=https%3A%2F%2Fballotpedia.org%2FApril_Cromer#corrections
8. April Cromer — Election integrity — supports
   April Cromer's ballotpedia.org questionnaire answer indicates a stated position on Election integrity: The candidate list in this election may not be complete.
   Quote: “The candidate list in this election may not be complete.”
   Source: South Carolina House of Representatives elections, 2026 - Ballotpedia — https://ballotpedia.org/South_Carolina_House_of_Representatives_elections,_2026
   Report source issue: https://www.ballotvibe.com/trust?election=sc-candidate-profile-enrichment&claimReference=April+Cromer+%E2%80%94+Election+integrity&sourceUrl=https%3A%2F%2Fballotpedia.org%2FSouth_Carolina_House_of_Representatives_elections%2C_2026#corrections
9. April Cromer — Infrastructure — supports
   April Cromer's ballotpedia.org questionnaire answer indicates a stated position on Infrastructure: Atwood Tom Hartnett  (i) District 111 Wendell Gilliard  (i) District 112 Jenna Arsenault   Joe Bustos  (i) District 113 Courtney Waters  (i) District 114 Kelly Hough   Gary Brewer  (i) District 115 Nick Uricchio Johnnie Garmon
   Quote: “Atwood Tom Hartnett  (i) District 111 Wendell Gilliard  (i) District 112 Jenna Arsenault   Joe Bustos  (i) District 113 Courtney Waters  (i) District 114 Kelly Hough   Gary Brewer  (i) District 115 Nick Uricchio Johnnie Garmon District 116 Clay N.”
   Source: South Carolina House of Representatives elections, 2026 - Ballotpedia — https://ballotpedia.org/South_Carolina_House_of_Representatives_elections,_2026
   Report source issue: https://www.ballotvibe.com/trust?election=sc-candidate-profile-enrichment&claimReference=April+Cromer+%E2%80%94+Infrastructure&sourceUrl=https%3A%2F%2Fballotpedia.org%2FSouth_Carolina_House_of_Representatives_elections%2C_2026#corrections
10. April Cromer — Cost of living — supports
   April Cromer's ballotpedia.org questionnaire answer indicates a stated position on Cost of living: District 96 Vivian Elston * Perry Finch Hunter Hackett Scotty Whetstone District 97 Cathy Jaggars *   Robby Robbins * (i) District 98 Sonja Ogletree Satani * Greg Ford * (i) District 99 Jacob Goddard Samuel Price Jarrod Brooks Kristy Gore David H
   Quote: “District 96 Vivian Elston * Perry Finch Hunter Hackett Scotty Whetstone District 97 Cathy Jaggars *   Robby Robbins * (i) District 98 Sonja Ogletree Satani * Greg Ford * (i) District 99 Jacob Goddard Samuel Price Jarrod Brooks Kristy Gore David Herndon Shawn Pinkston District 100 Crystal Campbell * Sylleste Davis * (i) District 101 Roger Kirby  (i) Martin Cunningham Cheryl Lane Arnie Borowsky * District 102 Montez Aiken Katie McCravy Harriet Holman * (i) District 103 Carl Anderson  (i) Wendell Padgett The Republican primary was canceled.”
   Source: South Carolina House of Representatives elections, 2026 - Ballotpedia — https://ballotpedia.org/South_Carolina_House_of_Representatives_elections,_2026
   Report source issue: https://www.ballotvibe.com/trust?election=sc-candidate-profile-enrichment&claimReference=April+Cromer+%E2%80%94+Cost+of+living&sourceUrl=https%3A%2F%2Fballotpedia.org%2FSouth_Carolina_House_of_Representatives_elections%2C_2026#corrections
11. April Cromer — Public safety — promised
   April Cromer's ballotpedia.org questionnaire answer indicates a stated position on Public safety: District 104 George Blumenthal * William Bailey * (i) District 105 David Wilson *   Kevin J.
   Quote: “District 104 George Blumenthal * William Bailey * (i) District 105 David Wilson *   Kevin J.”
   Source: South Carolina House of Representatives elections, 2026 - Ballotpedia — https://ballotpedia.org/South_Carolina_House_of_Representatives_elections,_2026
   Report source issue: https://www.ballotvibe.com/trust?election=sc-candidate-profile-enrichment&claimReference=April+Cromer+%E2%80%94+Public+safety&sourceUrl=https%3A%2F%2Fballotpedia.org%2FSouth_Carolina_House_of_Representatives_elections%2C_2026#corrections
12. April Cromer — Education — promised
   April Cromer's onyourballot.vote411.org questionnaire answer indicates a stated position on Education: Cromer (Rep) Compare Rank Kyle White (Rep) Compare Rank Biographical Information Name three actions you would support to ensure every child in South Carolina receives a quality education?
   Quote: “Cromer (Rep) Compare Rank Kyle White (Rep) Compare Rank Biographical Information Name three actions you would support to ensure every child in South Carolina receives a quality education?”
   Source: South Carolina House District 6 - Republican Party Primary — VOTE411 Voter Guide. Additional information available on VOTE411.org. — https://onyourballot.vote411.org/race-detail.do?id=68392838&party=Rep
   Report source issue: https://www.ballotvibe.com/trust?election=sc-candidate-profile-enrichment&claimReference=April+Cromer+%E2%80%94+Education&sourceUrl=https%3A%2F%2Fonyourballot.vote411.org%2Frace-detail.do%3Fid%3D68392838%26party%3DRep#corrections
13. April Cromer — Election integrity — supports
   April Cromer's onyourballot.vote411.org questionnaire answer indicates a stated position on Election integrity: Please use this space to discuss any other topics of importance to your campaign. {_btnLabelFor(compare1, _isInSelection(compare1))} {_btnLabelFor(compare2, _isInSelection(compare2))} Candidate has not yet responded.
   Quote: “Please use this space to discuss any other topics of importance to your campaign. {_btnLabelFor(compare1, _isInSelection(compare1))} {_btnLabelFor(compare2, _isInSelection(compare2))} Candidate has not yet responded.”
   Source: South Carolina House District 6 - Republican Party Primary — VOTE411 Voter Guide. Additional information available on VOTE411.org. — https://onyourballot.vote411.org/race-detail.do?id=68392838&party=Rep
   Report source issue: https://www.ballotvibe.com/trust?election=sc-candidate-profile-enrichment&claimReference=April+Cromer+%E2%80%94+Election+integrity&sourceUrl=https%3A%2F%2Fonyourballot.vote411.org%2Frace-detail.do%3Fid%3D68392838%26party%3DRep#corrections
14. April Cromer — Taxes and spending — promised
   April Cromer has a source-backed statement on Taxes and spending: With taxes rising, our state budget ballooning, and an education system that is failing our students, it’s time for leaders who will show up, vote with integrity, and provide real solutions for South Carolina.
   Quote: “With taxes rising, our state budget ballooning, and an education system that is failing our students, it’s time for leaders who will show up, vote with integrity, and provide real solutions for South Carolina.”
   Source: April Cromer for State Representative — https://www.cromerforhouse.com/
   Report source issue: https://www.ballotvibe.com/trust?election=sc-candidate-profile-enrichment&claimReference=April+Cromer+%E2%80%94+Taxes+and+spending&sourceUrl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cromerforhouse.com%2F#corrections
15. April Cromer — Cost of living — promised
   April Cromer has a source-backed statement on Cost of living: In the legislature, I will fight to make sure the voices of parents are heard.
   Quote: “In the legislature, I will fight to make sure the voices of parents are heard.”
   Source: April Cromer for State Representative — https://www.cromerforhouse.com/
   Report source issue: https://www.ballotvibe.com/trust?election=sc-candidate-profile-enrichment&claimReference=April+Cromer+%E2%80%94+Cost+of+living&sourceUrl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cromerforhouse.com%2F#corrections
16. April Cromer — Education — promised
   April Cromer has a source-backed statement on Education: From providing real school choice for families to guaranteeing that Critical Race Theory is never taught in South Carolina schools, our children’s education will be a top priority.
   Quote: “From providing real school choice for families to guaranteeing that Critical Race Theory is never taught in South Carolina schools, our children’s education will be a top priority.”
   Source: April Cromer for State Representative — https://www.cromerforhouse.com/
   Report source issue: https://www.ballotvibe.com/trust?election=sc-candidate-profile-enrichment&claimReference=April+Cromer+%E2%80%94+Education&sourceUrl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cromerforhouse.com%2F#corrections
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