Civic Compass race research snapshot Race: South Carolina House of Representatives — SC House District 7 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-7?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-7 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+7#corrections Exported: 2026-11-08T11:55:51.185Z Candidate profile links - Elizabeth W Cooley: https://www.ballotvibe.com/candidates/elizabeth-w-cooley-democratic?election=sc-candidate-profile-enrichment - Lee Gilreath: https://www.ballotvibe.com/candidates/lee-gilreath-republican?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: 83 Shared issue areas: Cost of living Candidates without evidence: 0 Claims needing review: 24 Stale source count: 0 Candidate comparison 1. Elizabeth W Cooley (Democratic) Evidence: 33/47 source-backed; 32 high-confidence Issues: Jobs and economy, Government transparency, Education, Cost of living Values: Economic opportunity, Small business support, Government transparency, Anti-corruption, Education quality Public gaps: age_fact, ballotpedia_questionnaire_positions, career_or_role_fact Sources: Brookline Town Meeting - Pct 13 - Three Years — VOTE411 Voter Guide. Additional information available on VOTE411.org. — https://onyourballot.vote411.org/m/candidate-detail.do?id=72088698; Brookline Town Meeting - Pct 09 - Three Years — VOTE411 Voter Guide. Additional information available on VOTE411.org. — https://onyourballot.vote411.org/m/candidate-detail.do?id=72075155; Brookline Town Meeting - Pct 15 - Three Years — VOTE411 Voter Guide. Additional information available on VOTE411.org. — https://onyourballot.vote411.org/m/candidate-detail.do?id=72088840 2. Lee Gilreath (Republican) Evidence: 17/36 source-backed; 13 high-confidence Issues: Public safety, Cost of living, Infrastructure, Election integrity Values: Public safety, Economic opportunity, Fair taxation, Infrastructure reliability, Government transparency Public gaps: age_fact, career_or_role_fact, official_voting_record_positions Sources: South Carolina House of Representatives elections, 2026 - Ballotpedia — https://ballotpedia.org/South_Carolina_House_of_Representatives_elections,_2026; Lee Gilreath - Ballotpedia — https://ballotpedia.org/Lee_Gilreath; iVoterGuide - Privacy Policy — https://ivoterguide.com/privacy Research queue Candidate follow-up: Elizabeth W Cooley, Lee Gilreath Source refresh: No stale sources flagged Source-backed claims 1. Lee Gilreath — Public safety — promised Lee Gilreath'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=Lee+Gilreath+%E2%80%94+Public+safety&sourceUrl=https%3A%2F%2Fballotpedia.org%2FSouth_Carolina_House_of_Representatives_elections%2C_2026#corrections 2. Lee Gilreath — Cost of living — supports Lee Gilreath'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=Lee+Gilreath+%E2%80%94+Cost+of+living&sourceUrl=https%3A%2F%2Fballotpedia.org%2FSouth_Carolina_House_of_Representatives_elections%2C_2026#corrections 3. Lee Gilreath — Infrastructure — supports Lee Gilreath'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=Lee+Gilreath+%E2%80%94+Infrastructure&sourceUrl=https%3A%2F%2Fballotpedia.org%2FSouth_Carolina_House_of_Representatives_elections%2C_2026#corrections 4. Lee Gilreath — Election integrity — supports Lee Gilreath'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=Lee+Gilreath+%E2%80%94+Election+integrity&sourceUrl=https%3A%2F%2Fballotpedia.org%2FSouth_Carolina_House_of_Representatives_elections%2C_2026#corrections 5. Lee Gilreath — Healthcare — supports Lee Gilreath's Ballotpedia questionnaire answer indicates a stated position on Healthcare: Supreme Court Federal courts State government Ballot measures Municipal government School boards Recalls Education policy on Ballotpedia Public policy Administrative state Criminal justice policy Education policy Environmental, social, and corporate governance (ESG) Fe Quote: “Supreme Court Federal courts State government Ballot measures Municipal government School boards Recalls Education policy on Ballotpedia Public policy Administrative state Criminal justice policy Education policy Environmental, social, and corporate governance (ESG) Federalism Unemployment insurance Work requirements Policy in the states More...” Source: Lee Gilreath - Ballotpedia — https://ballotpedia.org/Lee_Gilreath Report source issue: https://www.ballotvibe.com/trust?election=sc-candidate-profile-enrichment&claimReference=Lee+Gilreath+%E2%80%94+Healthcare&sourceUrl=https%3A%2F%2Fballotpedia.org%2FLee_Gilreath#corrections 6. Lee Gilreath — Education — supports Lee Gilreath's Ballotpedia questionnaire answer indicates a stated position on Education: Congress special elections State executives State legislatures State courts Ballot measures Municipal government School boards Election analysis hub Government Who represents me? Quote: “Congress special elections State executives State legislatures State courts Ballot measures Municipal government School boards Election analysis hub Government Who represents me?” Source: Lee Gilreath - Ballotpedia — https://ballotpedia.org/Lee_Gilreath Report source issue: https://www.ballotvibe.com/trust?election=sc-candidate-profile-enrichment&claimReference=Lee+Gilreath+%E2%80%94+Education&sourceUrl=https%3A%2F%2Fballotpedia.org%2FLee_Gilreath#corrections 7. Lee Gilreath — Jobs and economy — supports Lee Gilreath's Ballotpedia questionnaire answer indicates a stated position on Jobs and economy: Americans for Prosperity - South Carolina — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to economic issues. Quote: “Americans for Prosperity - South Carolina — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to economic issues.” Source: Lee Gilreath - Ballotpedia — https://ballotpedia.org/Lee_Gilreath Report source issue: https://www.ballotvibe.com/trust?election=sc-candidate-profile-enrichment&claimReference=Lee+Gilreath+%E2%80%94+Jobs+and+economy&sourceUrl=https%3A%2F%2Fballotpedia.org%2FLee_Gilreath#corrections 8. Lee Gilreath — Campaign finance — supports Lee Gilreath's Ballotpedia questionnaire answer indicates a stated position on Campaign finance: Click here for more on federal campaign finance law and here for more on state campaign finance law. Quote: “Click here for more on federal campaign finance law and here for more on state campaign finance law.” Source: Lee Gilreath - Ballotpedia — https://ballotpedia.org/Lee_Gilreath Report source issue: https://www.ballotvibe.com/trust?election=sc-candidate-profile-enrichment&claimReference=Lee+Gilreath+%E2%80%94+Campaign+finance&sourceUrl=https%3A%2F%2Fballotpedia.org%2FLee_Gilreath#corrections 9. Lee Gilreath — Government transparency — supports Lee Gilreath's Ballotpedia questionnaire answer indicates a stated position on Government transparency: Campaign finance summary Note: The finance data shown here comes from the disclosures required of candidates and parties. Quote: “Campaign finance summary Note: The finance data shown here comes from the disclosures required of candidates and parties.” Source: Lee Gilreath - Ballotpedia — https://ballotpedia.org/Lee_Gilreath Report source issue: https://www.ballotvibe.com/trust?election=sc-candidate-profile-enrichment&claimReference=Lee+Gilreath+%E2%80%94+Government+transparency&sourceUrl=https%3A%2F%2Fballotpedia.org%2FLee_Gilreath#corrections 10. Lee Gilreath — Election integrity — supports Lee Gilreath 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. Quote: “For example, to notify you of future elections, we must give your email to our email service provider.” Source: iVoterGuide - Privacy Policy — https://ivoterguide.com/privacy Report source issue: https://www.ballotvibe.com/trust?election=sc-candidate-profile-enrichment&claimReference=Lee+Gilreath+%E2%80%94+Election+integrity&sourceUrl=https%3A%2F%2Fivoterguide.com%2Fprivacy#corrections 11. Lee Gilreath — Healthcare — supports Lee Gilreath has a source-backed statement on Healthcare: It is expanding reproductive health care for service Quote: “It is expanding reproductive health care for service” Source: Right to Life — https://ivoterguide.com/issue Report source issue: https://www.ballotvibe.com/trust?election=sc-candidate-profile-enrichment&claimReference=Lee+Gilreath+%E2%80%94+Healthcare&sourceUrl=https%3A%2F%2Fivoterguide.com%2Fissue#corrections 12. Lee Gilreath — Election integrity — supports Lee Gilreath has a source-backed statement on Election integrity: Understanding the right to life—and where the candidates on your ballot align—is essential to voting wisely. Quote: “Understanding the right to life—and where the candidates on your ballot align—is essential to voting wisely.” Source: Right to Life — https://ivoterguide.com/issue Report source issue: https://www.ballotvibe.com/trust?election=sc-candidate-profile-enrichment&claimReference=Lee+Gilreath+%E2%80%94+Election+integrity&sourceUrl=https%3A%2F%2Fivoterguide.com%2Fissue#corrections 13. Lee Gilreath — Abortion and reproductive rights — opposes Lee Gilreath has a source-backed statement on Abortion and reproductive rights: Wade —the original Supreme Court case which removed the right to life for unborn Americans by legalizing abortion—has been overturned, that doesn’t mean the enemies of life will stop trying to eliminate this fundamental right . Quote: “Wade —the original Supreme Court case which removed the right to life for unborn Americans by legalizing abortion—has been overturned, that doesn’t mean the enemies of life will stop trying to eliminate this fundamental right .” Source: Right to Life — https://ivoterguide.com/issue Report source issue: https://www.ballotvibe.com/trust?election=sc-candidate-profile-enrichment&claimReference=Lee+Gilreath+%E2%80%94+Abortion+and+reproductive+rights&sourceUrl=https%3A%2F%2Fivoterguide.com%2Fissue#corrections 14. Lee Gilreath — Jobs and economy — supports Lee Gilreath 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 Renewa Quote: “iVoterGuide - Jobs: iVoterGuide is a division of AFA Action, the governmental affairs affiliate of American Family Association. AFA Action's mission is to inform and mobilize individuals to strengthen the biblical foundations of America. AFA Action has three divisions: Center for Judicial Renewal, Government Affairs, and iVoterGuide.” Source: iVoterGuide - Jobs — https://ivoterguide.com/jobs Report source issue: https://www.ballotvibe.com/trust?election=sc-candidate-profile-enrichment&claimReference=Lee+Gilreath+%E2%80%94+Jobs+and+economy&sourceUrl=https%3A%2F%2Fivoterguide.com%2Fjobs#corrections 15. Lee Gilreath — Taxes and spending — opposes Lee Gilreath'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: Adult Quote: “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: Adult-use cannabis sales language included in signed budget ... Jun 30, 2026 DEA rescheduling hearing begins — 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) General” Source: Criminal Justice — https://www.mpp.org/issues/criminal-justice/ Report source issue: https://www.ballotvibe.com/trust?election=sc-candidate-profile-enrichment&claimReference=Lee+Gilreath+%E2%80%94+Taxes+and+spending&sourceUrl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.mpp.org%2Fissues%2Fcriminal-justice%2F#corrections 16. Lee Gilreath — Civil liberties and privacy — promised Lee Gilreath's freedomindex.us source gives a direct Tier 1 answer on Civil liberties and privacy: Already have a Freedom Index/JBS account? Add your contact information below to personalize printed scorecards. 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Do not make any other modifications or unauthorized changes to the Scorecards. Half-Sheet Bi-Fold Compact (2/page) Full Sheet (portrait) Post Cards (4/page)” Source: Thomas Lee Gilreath | House | Freedom Index — https://freedomindex.us/legislator/10708/ Report source issue: https://www.ballotvibe.com/trust?election=sc-candidate-profile-enrichment&claimReference=Lee+Gilreath+%E2%80%94+Civil+liberties+and+privacy&sourceUrl=https%3A%2F%2Ffreedomindex.us%2Flegislator%2F10708%2F#corrections Use this as a portable race comparison snapshot; verify live sources before making final voting decisions.