State House of Representatives District 19 in South Carolina State House District 19, South Carolina
2026 Primary Election
- Patrick B Haddon — Incumbent Member of the South Carolina House of Representatives in Greenville, SC
Patrick B. Haddon, born September 15, 1977, in Greenwood, South Carolina, is an incumbent Republican member of the South Carolina House of Representatives, serving District 19 since 2019. A member of the South Carolina Freedom Caucus, he chairs the House Operations and Management Committee and is 1st Vice Chair of the House Agriculture, Natural Resources & Environmental Affairs Committee. Haddon champions low taxes, secure borders, and community well-being, with a focus on protecting life, children, and first responders. He was appointed to the Robert Smalls Monument Commission in 2024. He briefly co-sponsored a bill in 2023 making women who had abortions eligible for the death penalty, later withdrawing his support. He seeks to build a resilient and prosperous community.
- Rachel M Smith — Candidate for State House of Representatives in SC
Rachel Smith is a Democratic Party candidate vying for a seat in the South Carolina House of Representatives, representing District 19. She is slated to appear on the general election ballot on November 3, 2026, where she will challenge the incumbent Republican, Patrick Haddon. Smith advanced to the general election unopposed after her Democratic primary, originally scheduled for June 9, 2026, was canceled. Details regarding her specific policy positions or campaign themes are not publicly available in the provided information, as she has not completed Ballotpedia's candidate survey. Similarly, her campaign finance information is not yet available.