State House of Representatives District 57 in South Carolina State House District 57, South Carolina

2026 Primary Election

• Frank L Atkinson — Incumbent State House of Representatives in SC

  Frank L. Atkinson is a Democratic Representative for District 57 in the South Carolina House of Representatives, an office he has held since at least 2016. He is currently seeking re-election in the 2026 election cycle. As an incumbent, he has actively sponsored legislation, including bills like the "Floyd Sweatt, 2026 Surveyor of the Year" resolution. His campaign has shown significant financial activity, with over $61,000 in contributions and $35,000 in expenditures. Atkinson maintains a presence on social media and an official website.

• Cynthia Oliva Ford — Candidate for State House of Representatives in SC

  Cynthia Olivia Ford is a Democratic challenger for South Carolina's State House District 57 in the 2026 election. She is presented as someone who connects with people on multiple levels, identified as a veteran, an advocate, and a survivor. Ford is a key figure in what is described as one of the most significant political questions in Marion County in a decade, facing incumbent Lucas Atkinson who recently switched parties to Republican.