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2 candidates are tracked for South Carolina House District 44 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Katie Crosby and Mike Neese. Candidate information follows official Lancaster County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
Katie Crosby (Democratic), Mike Neese (Republican) meet on the November 3 ballot; Mike Neese is the sitting member, per the House roster. Mike Neese won the June 9 Republican primary with 51.5 percent over Tripp McCoy (48.5 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
Katie Crosby is the Democratic candidate for South Carolina House District 44 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the South Carolina Election Commission's general-election candidate listing.
Republican · Incumbent
Mike Neese is the Republican candidate for South Carolina House District 44 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the South Carolina Election Commission's general-election candidate listing.