Richard L Yow

Richard L Yow is a candidate for State House of Representatives District 53 Primary Election in 2026 in South Carolina State House District 53, South Carolina.

Incumbent State Representative in Chesterfield, SC

Also running: Bruce M Wallace.

Richard L. Yow, known as Richie, is an incumbent Republican member of the South Carolina House of Representatives for District 53, representing Chesterfield, Darlington, and Lancaster Counties. He first assumed office in 2014 and is currently serving his fifth term, which concludes in 2026. A veteran of the U.S. Air Force and Air National Guard, Yow attended Cheraw High School. His policy positions indicate strong support for individual liberties, education, and local and national security, while scoring lower on tax and fiscal matters according to one analysis. He is seeking re-election to his seat.