Herbkersman and Scolaro are on the November 3, 2026 ballot. Names follow official Beaufort County election filings.
Bill Herbkersman (Republican), Bernie Scolaro (Democratic) meet on the November 3 ballot; Bill Herbkersman is the sitting member, per the House roster. 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.
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This race. Elected by district: only voters who live in the district see this race on their ballot. The sitting officeholder, Bill Herbkersman, is on the ballot.
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Bill Herbkersman has represented South Carolina House District 118 since 2002 and has lived in Bluffton for 35 years, per the campaign site. Herbkersman attended the University of South Carolina and the Jefferson Institute and is an independent business owner and developer known for the Calhoun Street Promenade, per the campaign site.
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Scolaro is a retired public high school counselor and longtime member of the National Education Association who also served as a teacher union president, per the campaign site. He previously served on a school board and on the League of Women Voters board, and moved to South Carolina's Lowcountry full time in the last two years, per the campaign site.
Who is running for South Carolina House District 118 in 2026?
2 candidates are tracked for South Carolina House District 118 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Bill Herbkersman and Bernie Scolaro. Candidate information follows official Beaufort County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
When is the South Carolina House District 118 election in South Carolina?
Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Registration deadlines, early voting dates and mail ballot rules for South Carolina are on the South Carolina election hub at theballotbrief.com.
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Candidate roster from official Beaufort County and state election office filings, last verified October 14, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.
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