David W Bell

David W Bell is a candidate for State House of Representatives District 116 Primary Election in 2026 in South Carolina State House District 116, South Carolina.

Automation Engineer and Manufacturing Professional in Charleston, SC

Also running: Radia L Baxter, Clay N Middleton, James E Teeple.

David Bell, a retired U.S. Navy Chief Petty Officer with 20 years of service aboard submarines, is an Automation Engineer and manufacturing professional. He previously served on the Charleston County School District Constituent Board, including a term as Vice Chair. A resident of the Charleston area for over 25 years, Bell is running to address rising costs, underfunded schools, and limited access to healthcare. His platform emphasizes fully funding public education, promoting universal Pre-K, reforming property taxes, expanding affordable healthcare access, improving benefits for veterans, and ensuring smart growth and personal freedoms.