John Anton Allen

John A. Allen, a small business owner and restaurateur, is a Republican candidate for the South Carolina House of Representatives, District 69, in the 2026 primary. A principled conservative, he vows to combat wasteful spending, excessive budgets, and backroom deals. Allen advocates for policies protecting the unborn, enforcing immigration laws, upholding law and order, and defending personal medical choice. He supports abolishing income and property taxes, prioritizing infrastructure, and backing small businesses, while opposing taxpayer-funded corporate incentives. Allen aims to be a strong voice for taxpayers, understanding community challenges as "not a politician."