State House of Representatives District 121 in South Carolina State House District 121, South Carolina

2026 Primary Election

• Shannon N Deloach — Small-business owner in SC

  Shannon DeLoach, a proud South Carolinian and son of the Lowcountry, was born in Beaufort and raised in Colleton County, shaped by values of faith, family, and community service. As a small-business owner, husband, father, and servant leader, he has dedicated his life to supporting families during difficult moments. He is running for the South Carolina House of Representatives District 121 in the 2026 Democratic primary, pledging compassionate leadership and practical solutions. His people-first platform focuses on better schools, a stronger economy, modern infrastructure, accessible healthcare, transparent government, and protecting the Lowcountry’s land, water, and heritage. He emphasizes these priorities are "about people," not partisan divides.

• Michael Frank Rivers — Incumbent Member of the South Carolina House of Representatives in SC

  Michael F. Rivers Sr. is an incumbent Democratic member of the South Carolina House of Representatives, representing District 121 since November 2016. Born in Baltimore, Maryland, in 1958, he earned a B.S. from Claflin University. Prior to his legislative tenure, he served on the Beaufort County School Board from 1998 to 2016. Rivers is running for re-election in the 2026 primary, advocating for jobs, healthcare, public safety, and the coastal environment. He is also the Chaplain for the South Carolina Legislative Black Caucus and has served on key committees, including Education and Public Works.

• Shelley G Yuhas — Candidate for State House of Representatives in St. Helena Island, SC

  Shelley Yuhas was born in Beaufort, South Carolina, and earned degrees from the University of South Carolina Beaufort and Columbia. Her career experience includes business management and IT/database administration. She is affiliated with St. Helena Anglican Church/Church at Fripp and Love Beaufort. Running for the South Carolina House of Representatives District 121, Yuhas supports Lowcountry law enforcement and seeks solutions for crime by addressing addiction, mental health, and education access. She advocates for repairing and expanding roads and bridges, reducing government waste, maximizing tax dollars to lower taxes, and creating jobs while improving access to vocational education.