Lisa E Ellis

Lisa E Ellis is a candidate for State Superintendent of Education South Carolina Primary Election in 2026 in Statewide, South Carolina.

Teacher and student activities director in Blythewood, SC

Also running: Steven Richmond, Ellen E Weaver, Sylvia A Wright.

Lisa Ellis, born in Columbia, SC, boasts over 25 years of classroom experience as an educator, instructional coach, and student activities director, holding multiple SC degrees. A vocal public education advocate, she founded SCforEd in 2018, organizing a historic rally of over 10,000 educators. As the 2022 Democratic nominee for SC Superintendent of Education, she garnered the highest statewide Democratic vote total. Now running in the 2026 primary, her platform prioritizes strengthening public education, supporting educators, and ensuring high-quality education for all, with a clear aim to defeat the incumbent.