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Sumter County, South Carolina

South Carolina House District 64

See where Demery and Pedalino stand on housing, schools and health care. Names follow official Sumter County election filings.

About this race

Michele Demery (Democratic), Fawn Pedalino (Republican) meet on the November 3 ballot; Fawn Pedalino is the sitting member, per the House roster. Michele Demery won the June 9 Democratic primary with 66.0 percent over Jack Spann (34.0 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.

What this office does

State legislator. State legislators write and vote on state laws and the state budget, which fund schools, roads, prisons, universities and health programs, and set the rules for local governments and elections. Each member represents one district and serves on committees that shape bills before a floor vote. Terms are two years in most state houses and four in most state senates.

This race. Elected by district: only voters who live in the district see this race on their ballot. The sitting officeholder, Fawn Pedalino, is on the ballot.

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Michele Demery

Democratic

Top priorities

From the campaign site

  • Affordability
  • Education
  • Healthcare
Biography

Michele Demery is the Democratic candidate for South Carolina House District 64 and a lifelong Clarendon County resident, per the campaign site. Demery earned a Ph.D. in Leadership and Supervision from Capella University and served Clarendon County School District for 27 years, per the campaign site. Demery is now a fifth-grade special education teacher in Berkeley County School District, per the campaign site.

Fawn Pedalino

Fawn Pedalino

RepublicanIncumbent

Biography

Fawn Pedalino is CFO of Southeastern Technology and a Realtor, per the South Carolina House of Representatives. She is a member of the Sumter Board of Realtors and the National Association of Realtors, per the same source. No campaign website was found as of September 21, 2026.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for South Carolina House District 64 in 2026?

2 candidates are tracked for South Carolina House District 64 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Michele Demery and Fawn Pedalino. Candidate information follows official Sumter County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below. See where they stand on housing, schools and health care.

When is the South Carolina House District 64 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.

How do I see my exact Sumter County ballot?

Enter your ZIP code in the lookup at theballotbrief.com for the statewide and congressional races, or a full street address to add the county, city and district contests for that location.

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Candidate roster from official Sumter County and state election office filings. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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Candidate profiles
Michele Demery, full profileFawn Pedalino, full profileOfficial South Carolina election office