State House of Representatives District 22 in South Carolina State House District 22, South Carolina

2026 Primary Election

• Joshua S Kendrick — Candidate for State House of Representatives in SC

  Josh Kendrick is a Democratic candidate seeking election to the South Carolina House of Representatives for District 22 in the 2026 election. He successfully advanced to the general election, scheduled for November 3, 2026, after the Democratic primary on June 9, 2026, was canceled. As a result, he secured his spot on the general election ballot without appearing in a primary contest. His campaign focuses on representing the constituents of District 22 at the state level.

• Randolph C Rhode — Candidate for South Carolina House of Representatives District 22 in SC

  Randolph "Chuck" Rhode Jr. is a Republican candidate seeking to represent District 22 in the South Carolina House of Representatives. He is on the ballot for the Republican primary election, scheduled for June 9, 2026, where he is challenging incumbent Paul Wickensimer. The winner of this primary will advance to the general election on November 3, 2026, to face Democratic candidate Josh Kendrick. Rhode Jr. has not publicly shared his specific policy positions or background details via candidate surveys or provided interview transcripts in the available results.

• Paul B Wickensimer — Incumbent South Carolina House of Representatives Member in SC

  Paul B. Wickensimer is an incumbent member of the South Carolina House of Representatives, representing District 22. A Republican, he assumed office in November 2024, succeeding Jason Elliott, and his current term concludes in November 2026. Wickensimer is seeking re-election in the 2026 South Carolina Republican Primary for the same district, where he is challenged by Randolph Rhode Jr. His prior career includes 23 years as the Greenville County Clerk of Court, from which he retired in 2023, and experience in community relations. He is assigned to committees for the 2025-2026 legislative session. His campaign has reported over $19,000 in contributions.