Ashley Painter

Ashley Painter is a candidate for State House of Representatives District 117 Primary Election in 2026 in South Carolina State House District 117, South Carolina.

Small business owner in SC

Also running: Jordan S Pace.

Ashley Painter is a small business owner, wife, and mother of two, running for the South Carolina House of Representatives District 117. A former social worker who aged out of foster care, she has dedicated her life to advocating for children and families. Painter is motivated by the rising cost of living and believes current leadership is out of touch. She aims to bring compassionate, accountable leadership to Columbia, focusing on lowering everyday expenses for working families. Her platform includes affordable healthcare, childcare, support for small businesses, and expanded reproductive rights, emphasizing protection for life-saving care and exceptions for rape and incest.