Cally R Forrest

Cally R. Forrest, known as Cal Forrest, is an incumbent member of the South Carolina House of Representatives for the 39th District, serving since 2016. Born in Augusta, Georgia, in 1977, he is running for re-election as a Republican in the 2026 South Carolina Primary. Forrest advocates for returning education decisions to parents, teachers, and local districts, opposing federal influence like Common Core. He also supports government reform and a fairer, flatter tax system, aiming to eliminate burdensome regulations, streamline the tax code, and foster job creation for the benefit of hardworking taxpayers and small businesses.