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2 candidates are tracked for South Carolina House District 45 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Brandon Newton and Nicole Ventour. Candidate information follows official Lancaster County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
Brandon Newton (Republican), Nicole Ventour (Democratic) meet on the November 3 ballot; Brandon Newton is the sitting member, per the House roster. Brandon Newton won the June 9 Republican primary with 56.2 percent over Russell Brazell (43.8 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.
Republican · Incumbent
Brandon Newton is the Republican candidate for South Carolina House District 45 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the South Carolina Election Commission's general-election candidate listing.
Democratic
Nicole Ventour is the Democratic candidate for South Carolina House District 45 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the South Carolina Election Commission's general-election candidate listing.