Francina Dantzler

Francina Dantzler is a Democratic candidate running for the U.S. House of Representatives in South Carolina's 1st Congressional District in the June 9, 2026 primary election. A Beaufort-area resident, she is a longtime educator with 30 years of experience, including 28 years in South Carolina and two in Georgia, where she advocated for students. Dantzler is making her first run for public office, emphasizing "people-first policies." She believes her extensive background in education and her personal lived perspective have prepared her for this role.