U.S. House of Representatives District 3 in Congressional District 3, South Carolina

2026 Primary Election

• Sheryl S Biggs — Incumbent U.S. House of Representatives in SC

  Sheri Biggs, a Lieutenant Colonel in the Air National Guard and a Board Certified Family and Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, serves as the U.S. Representative for South Carolina's 3rd Congressional District. She assumed office in January 2025, making history as the third female from South Carolina elected to the House and the first to represent her district. A wife and mother, Biggs advocates for pro-life policies, strong border security including building a wall and ending "catch-and-release," and the Second Amendment. She champions fiscal responsibility, government reform to "drain the swamp," and ensuring veterans receive proper care. Currently 56, she is seeking re-election in 2026, leading efforts on legislation such as the USA 6G Global Leadership Act and the Defending Women in the Workplace Act.

• Brian J Corriea — Candidate for U.S. House of Representatives in SC

  Brian Corriea, a Libertarian Party candidate, is running for the U.S. House to represent South Carolina's 3rd Congressional District in the 2026 general election. He advanced from the Libertarian Party convention on April 11, 2026. Corriea has a background as a United States Navy veteran, having served for nine years. He is married with children. Specific policy positions are not detailed, and no education information is publicly available.

• Eunice K Lehmacher — Candidate for U.S. House of Representatives in SC

  Eunice Lehmacher is a Democratic candidate for U.S. House, representing South Carolina's 3rd Congressional District in the June 9, 2026 primary. She previously ran for the South Carolina House of Representatives District 3 in 2020 and 2024. Lehmacher advocates for affordable housing and groceries, investing in cleaner energy, and lowering healthcare costs. Her platform includes defending First and Second Amendment rights, ending unjust wars, and investing in infrastructure. With a Master in Social Work, Lehmacher is inspired by Barbara Mikulski. She aims to bring diverse leadership to South Carolina, seeking more opportunities, equal access to education, healthcare, and justice, and fostering thriving communities like Pickens County. She has trained with Emerge South Carolina.

• Ernest Edward Mackins — Education consultant and ordained minister in Anderson, SC

  Ernest Edward Mackins is a U.S. Army veteran of Desert Storm, a seasoned educator, ordained minister, and community leader based in Anderson, South Carolina. With over 28 years in education, he currently serves as an education consultant and minister. Married to Erica Mackins, he is an active VFW member and serves on a children's nonprofit board. Mackins is campaigning for the U.S. House on a platform advocating for an end to foreign military interventions, proposing funds saved be invested in domestic priorities like public education, college tuition assistance, and healthcare for all Americans. He previously ran for state office in 2022.