State House of Representatives District 16 in South Carolina State House District 16, South Carolina

2026 Primary Election

• Lynn J Ramirez — Candidate for South Carolina House of Representatives in SC

  Lynn Ramirez is a Democratic candidate for the South Carolina House of Representatives District 16 in 2026. She presents herself as a problem solver, not a career politician, with varied experience in healthcare, education, business, and community service. Her campaign focuses on "protecting your Backyard" and operates without PAC or "dark money." Ramirez advocates for improving education by raising teacher salaries and reforming the voucher system, arguing that this will save money and address issues like crime and poverty. She supports voter ID requirements and laws for safe gun storage, and prioritizes infrastructure development.

• Mark N Willis — Incumbent Member of the South Carolina House of Representatives in SC

  Mark N. Willis, born August 1, 1963, in Greenville, South Carolina, is an incumbent Republican Member of the South Carolina House of Representatives for District 16, serving since 2008. He chairs the House Interstate Cooperation Committee and has been involved in introducing and adopting resolutions for various causes, including honoring high school athletic achievements. Willis is actively campaigning for re-election in the 2026 South Carolina House of Representatives election, with reported campaign contributions and expenditures.