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2 candidates are tracked for South Carolina House District 42 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Doug Gilliam and Robert Larry Williams. Candidate information follows official Laurens County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
Doug Gilliam (Republican), Robert Larry Williams (Democratic) meet on the November 3 ballot; Doug Gilliam 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.
Republican · Incumbent
Doug Gilliam is the Republican candidate for South Carolina House District 42 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the South Carolina Election Commission's general-election candidate listing.
Democratic
Robert Larry Williams is the Democratic candidate for South Carolina House District 42 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the South Carolina Election Commission's general-election candidate listing.