State House of Representatives District 14 in South Carolina State House District 14, South Carolina

2026 Primary Election

• Luke Samuel Rankin — Incumbent Member of the South Carolina House of Representatives in SC

  Luke Samuel Rankin is an incumbent Republican member of the South Carolina House of Representatives for District 14, having assumed office in November 2024. An entrepreneur, insurance broker, and former banking professional, he earned a bachelor's degree from Southern New Hampshire University. Rankin previously served on the Laurens County Council and chaired the Laurens County Republican Party, where he earned the 2022 Young Republican of the Year award for his conservative accomplishments. He champions protecting biblical values, safeguarding the sanctity of life, fighting woke ideology, and fiscally responsible governance, including tax cuts and addressing state debt. He is seeking re-election to continue his principled, conservative leadership.

• Michanna T Tate — Attorney and business owner in Laurens, SC

  Michanna Tate, a native of the Upstate of South Carolina, is an attorney and business owner running for the South Carolina House of Representatives to represent District 14. She holds bachelor's and master's degrees in Biology from Howard University and a law degree from Stetson University College of Law. Her professional background includes working as a molecular biologist and teaching biology before opening her law firm, Access Law LLC, and managing KOT Pack and Ship LLC. Tate promises to listen first and advocate for District 14 residents, focusing on their daily concerns and ensuring their best interests are represented in Columbia.