Adrian Peguese Carter

People are doing their best to build a life, raise their families, and contribute to their communities. Everyone deserves a safe, stable, and affordable place to call home. As a community, we should support policies that expand access to affordable housing. Let's be clear this is not because we expect less from people, but because we understand that stable housing is often the foundation that allows people to succeed. Everyone deserves a place and a space to call home.

In their own words·As of August 2026

Everything has gotten more expensive. Groceries, housing, childcare, utilities, insurance and it seems like families are being asked to stretch every dollar a little further. People are working hard and doing their best, but working hard should mean being able to afford the basics and build a stable life. It’s time we take the cost of living and affordability seriously. That means looking at how we can make housing more affordable, support working families, expand access to quality childcare, strengthen good-paying jobs, and make sure South Carolinians aren’t being priced out of the communities they call home. This isn’t about asking for more. It’s about making sure that everyday families have a fair opportunity to get ahead. People are doing their best. Our policies should help.

In their own words·As of August 2026

House District 60 is home to many rural communities, and for some of our neighbors, access to basic necessities can be a challenge. Among those most affected are our seniors and our youngest residents. Food insecurity is not always about whether someone has a job-it can be about whether there is a grocery store nearby, whether transportation is available, or whether a family can afford to put enough food on the table after paying for housing, utilities, and other necessities. No child should go to school hungry, and no senior should have to choose between buying groceries and paying the electric bill. We need to look at ways to expand access to healthy, affordable food in our rural communities and support the organizations already working to fill these gaps. Where you live should not determine whether you have access to the food you need.

In their own words·As of August 2026

I live in a home where we believe in the Second Amendment, but I also grew up in a home where firearms were not allowed. Having experienced both perspectives has shaped the way I think about gun policy. I believe we can respect the Second Amendment while also believing in common-sense gun safety policies. Background checks, responsible storage, and reasonable safety measures do not take away the rights of responsible gun owners. They help ensure that firearms do not end up in the hands of people who are legally prohibited from possessing them or who may pose a serious danger to themselves or others. For me, this isn't about taking sides. It's about recognizing that responsible gun ownership and responsible gun policy can exist together. We can protect constitutional rights while taking reasonable steps to make our communities safer.

In their own words·As of August 2026

I am a product of public education, and I know firsthand what a strong public school system can make possible. Where you live should not determine the quality of education you receive. South Carolina’s education system is facing a crisis, and we have to treat it like one. That means investing in our public schools, supporting our teachers, and making sure educators are compensated for the work they do. But this is about more than test scores. Our young people deserve the opportunity to dream big. They deserve schools that prepare them not only for college, but for careers, entrepreneurship, skilled trades, civic life, and the world they will inherit. We have to give our teachers the resources and support they need while giving our children the tools and opportunities to reach their full potential.

In their own words·As of August 2026

Nothing has shaped my life more than becoming a mom. Motherhood has changed the way I see so many issues, especially when it comes to women’s healthcare and the deeply personal decisions families have to make. I believe every woman’s decisions about her own body and healthcare should be made by her, in consultation with her doctors. These decisions can be complicated, deeply personal, and different for every woman and every family. Politicians should not insert themselves between a patient and her doctor or dictate what healthcare is appropriate for someone else. We can have different personal beliefs while still agreeing that these decisions belong where they have always belonged: between a woman, her family, and her healthcare provider.

In their own words·As of August 2026