William L Oden

William L Oden is a candidate for State House of Representatives District 50 Primary Election in 2026 in South Carolina State House District 50, South Carolina.

Deputy Chief of Staff for Cyber Security and Intel, South Carolina State Guard in SC

Also running: Keishan M. Scott.

William "Bill" L. Oden is a Republican candidate for the South Carolina House of Representatives, District 50, in the 2026 general election. A decorated 23-year Air Force veteran with five Middle East tours, he is Deputy Chief of Staff for Cyber Security and Intel for the SC State Guard, establishing its first Cyber Unit. He retired as a Senior Systems Administrator for Kershaw County School District. Oden advocates for conservative principles: sanctity of life, Second Amendment rights, strong law enforcement, economic growth, and parental rights in education. His primary was canceled; he will face incumbent Keishan Scott. He holds endorsements from top Republican leaders.