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2 candidates are tracked for South Carolina House District 8, headed to a November 3, 2026 runoff: Demetrius Carson and Don Chapman. Candidate information follows official Anderson County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
Demetrius Carson (Democratic), Don Chapman (Republican) meet on the November 3 ballot; Don Chapman is the sitting member, per the House roster. No candidate reached a majority in the June 9 Republican primary (Don Chapman 45.0 percent, Sherry Hodges 42.5 percent, Patrick Orr 12.5 percent); Don Chapman won the June 23 runoff with 54.5 percent over Sherry Hodges (45.5 percent). South Carolina primaries require a majority (June 23 runoffs); unopposed nominees still print. The field is the SC Election Commission's Candidate Tracking System active list (read September 7, 2026). This seat is elected by district; only the district covering your address appears on your ballot.
Democratic
Demetrius Carson is the Democratic candidate for South Carolina House District 8 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the South Carolina Election Commission's general-election candidate listing. No campaign website or questionnaire response was found as of September 7, 2026.
Republican · Incumbent
Donald G. Chapman, who goes by Don, works as an architect and builder and has twice led the Home Builders Association of Anderson, per the Legislature's roster. He represents Anderson County in House District 8. No campaign website or questionnaire response was found as of September 7, 2026.