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2 candidates are tracked for South Carolina House District 86 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Malcolm Green and Tommy Paradise. Candidate information follows official Lexington County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
Malcolm Green (Democratic), Tommy Paradise (Republican) meet on the November 3 ballot. The seat is open: Rep. Bill Taylor (R), the sitting member per the House roster, is not on the November ballot. Tommy Paradise won the June 9 Republican primary with 74.4 percent over Kim Ray (25.6 percent). Malcolm Green won the June 9 Democratic primary with 72.6 percent over Stuart Epting (27.4 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.
Malcolm Green, of New Ellenton, is the Democratic nominee for South Carolina House District 86, per the Aiken Standard. He is running to fill the seat being vacated by Rep. Bill Taylor. No campaign website or questionnaire response was found as of September 7, 2026.
2026 priorities (per the Aiken Standard)
- Economic development and workforce growth, including good-paying jobs and support for local businesses
- Public safety, education and community support for youth programs
- Infrastructure and responsible growth, improving roads and utilities
Tommy Paradise, of Aiken, is the Republican nominee for South Carolina House District 86, per the Aiken Standard. He is running to fill the seat being vacated by Rep. Bill Taylor. No campaign website or questionnaire response was found as of September 7, 2026.
2026 priorities (per the Aiken Standard)
- Responsible growth, ensuring developers contribute fairly to infrastructure costs
- Keeping District 86 affordable, including low taxes and affordable energy costs
- Protecting public safety, backing law enforcement and emergency services
