State House of Representatives District 54 in South Carolina State House District 54, South Carolina

2026 Primary Election

• Jason Luck — Incumbent State House of Representatives in Bennettsville, SC

  Jason Scott Luck is an incumbent Democratic State Representative for South Carolina House District 54, first elected in 2024, and is seeking re-election in the 2026 Democratic primary. He advocates for fair funding for his constituents, prioritizing infrastructure, teacher compensation, and smart tax relief. Luck supported the FY 2025-2026 state budget, which saw increased funding for roads, rural infrastructure, water/sewer systems, teacher salaries, scholarships, and public safety. He has also focused on public safety, education, and energy policy, backing measures against organized shoplifting, AI-generated child exploitation, and a statewide ban on handheld cellphone use while driving. He resides in Bennettsville with his wife, Emzee Hilliard, and daughter, Elspeth.

• Betty Jo Quick — Candidate for State House of Representatives in Bennettsville, SC

  Betty Jo Quick, a Democrat, is seeking election to the South Carolina House of Representatives District 54 in 2026. A native of Marlboro County, she is married with four children and twelve grandchildren and is a member of Word of Life Christian Center Ministries in Bennettsville. Motivated by community needs like poverty and dilapidated areas, Quick aims to advocate for policies promoting affordable housing, economic development, infrastructure, and education. She has dedicated over 20 years to community service, including founding a non-profit after-school program in 1999 that provided computers and meals for at-risk youth.