Leon D Gilliam

Leon D Gilliam is a candidate for State House of Representatives District 42 Primary Election in 2026 in South Carolina State House District 42, South Carolina.

Incumbent State Representative in Buffalo, SC

Also running: Robert L Williams.

Leon D. "Doug" Gilliam is a Republican member of the South Carolina House of Representatives, serving District 42, which includes Laurens and Union Counties, since 2018. He is based in Buffalo, South Carolina, with an office in Columbia. Currently, Representative Gilliam is a member of the Government Efficiency and Legislative Oversight Committee. During a legislative debate on South Carolina's abortion bill, he notably suggested that a 12-year-old rape victim could seek an ambulance for Plan B access. Born on November 22, 1964, he continues his legislative service.