State House of Representatives District 11 in South Carolina State House District 11, South Carolina

2026 Primary Election

• Jessica J Beasley — Candidate for State House of Representatives in Abbeville, SC

  Jessica Beasley, a Democrat, is seeking election to the South Carolina House of Representatives District 11 in 2026. She earned an associate degree from Piedmont Technical College in 2023 and a bachelor's degree from Southern New Hampshire University in 2025. Beasley's candidacy is motivated by her children's future, striving to strengthen the local economy, lower costs for working families, and ensure opportunities within District 11. Her platform emphasizes good jobs, economic diversification, affordability, rural healthcare access, and childcare and education support. She is committed to leadership that listens and delivers solutions.

• Craig A Gagnon — Incumbent South Carolina House of Representatives - District 11 in SC

  Craig A. Gagnon, born in Lowell, Massachusetts in 1960, is an incumbent Republican member of the South Carolina House of Representatives for District 11, serving since 2012. He is seeking re-election in 2026. Gagnon's policy platform emphasizes economic growth through creating opportunities and responsible stewardship of education funds. A strong supporter of the 2nd Amendment, he has also championed modernizing transportation, restructuring the Department of Health and Environmental Control, and enhancing film production tax rebates. He aligns with the House GOP’s conservative agenda, focusing on cutting taxes, growing the economy, protecting families, and strengthening public safety.

• Jesse G Turner — Business owner and president in Abbeville, SC

  Jesse Turner is a Republican candidate seeking election to the South Carolina House of Representatives for District 11 in the 2026 election. He served in the U.S. Marine Corps from 2008 to 2017 and is a business owner and president. Turner advocates for congressional term limits and comprehensive judicial and criminal justice reform, emphasizing his commitment to addressing a "broken system." He has continued his campaign despite facing drug trafficking charges, which he asserts are "bogus," expressing a determination to fight for individual rights and seek a speedy trial to uncover the truth. He is challenging an incumbent in the Republican primary.

• Earnie T Williams — Candidate for State House of Representatives in SC

  Earnest Williams is a former State Representative, having served in House District 87 in 2019 and also in House District 89. He is affiliated with the Democratic Party. As a public figure, he maintains an official presence on Facebook.