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2 candidates are tracked for South Carolina House District 85 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Steven J Asbill Jr and Jay Kilmartin. Candidate information follows official Lexington County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
Steven J Asbill Jr (Democratic), Jay Kilmartin (Republican) meet on the November 3 ballot; Jay Kilmartin 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.
Steven Asbill is a Lexington County pharmacist running as the Democratic candidate for South Carolina House District 85, per WACH Fox. He decided to run after hearing resident concerns about traffic, school crowding, rising costs and healthcare access in the Irmo, Lexington and Chapin area. No campaign website or questionnaire response was found as of September 7, 2026.
2026 priorities (per the WACH Fox)
- Healthcare access, including the closure of local independent pharmacies and urgent care facilities
- Infrastructure improvements to roads around Irmo and Chapin
- Support for schools facing resource constraints from growth
Jay Kilmartin owns a restaurant and cigar store and represents South Carolina House District 85 in Lexington County, per the Legislature's roster. He holds a B.A. from the University of South Florida. No campaign website or questionnaire response was found as of September 7, 2026.
