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One candidate is tracked for South Carolina House District 79 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Hamilton R Grant. Candidate information follows official Richland County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
Hamilton R Grant (Democratic) is the only candidate on the November 3 ballot; Hamilton R Grant is the sitting member, per the House roster. Hamilton R Grant won the June 9 Democratic primary with 71.9 percent over Anthony Stovall (28.1 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.
Democratic · Incumbent
Hamilton R. Grant is a financial consultant who represents South Carolina House District 79, per the Legislature's roster. He holds a B.S. from South Carolina State University and an M.B.A. from Alabama A&M University. No campaign website or questionnaire response was found as of September 7, 2026.