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Lancaster County, South Carolina

South Carolina House District 53

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2 candidates are tracked for South Carolina House District 53 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Bruce M Wallace and Richard Richie Yow. Candidate information follows official Lancaster County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

Bruce M Wallace (Democratic), Richard Richie Yow (Republican) meet on the November 3 ballot; Richard Richie Yow 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.

Bruce M Wallace

Democratic

Bruce M Wallace is the Democratic candidate for South Carolina House District 53 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the South Carolina Election Commission's general-election candidate listing.

Richard Richie Yow

Richard Richie Yow

Republican · Incumbent

Richard Richie Yow is the Republican candidate for South Carolina House District 53 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the South Carolina Election Commission's general-election candidate listing.

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Candidate roster from official Lancaster County Supervisor of Elections filings. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.
Cross-check with the official South Carolina election office, or see the full Lancaster County sample ballot and your exact ballot by address.