Caskey and Madge are on the November 3, 2026 ballot. Names follow official Lexington County election filings.
Micah Caskey (Republican), Joe Madge (Democratic) meet on the November 3 ballot; Micah Caskey 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.
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Micah Caskey is an attorney and businessman who represents South Carolina House District 89 and chairs the Rules Committee, per the Legislature's roster. He served as a Captain in the U.S. Marine Corps from 2003 to 2013 and as an Assistant Solicitor for the 11th Circuit from 2014 to 2016. No campaign website was found as of September 7, 2026.
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Joe Madge is a Democrat running for South Carolina House District 89, which includes West Columbia, Cayce and Springdale, and has worked as an engineer for over 30 years in manufacturing, per the campaign site. Madge served as chair, first vice chair and second vice chair of the Lexington County Democratic Party and completed the James Clyburn Fellowship in 2018, per the campaign site.
Who is running for South Carolina House District 89 in 2026?
2 candidates are tracked for South Carolina House District 89 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Micah Caskey and Joe Madge. Candidate information follows official Lexington County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
When is the South Carolina House District 89 election in South Carolina?
Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Registration deadlines, early voting dates and mail ballot rules for South Carolina are on the South Carolina election hub at theballotbrief.com.
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Candidate roster from official Lexington County and state election office filings, last verified October 14, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.
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