State House of Representatives District 65 in South Carolina State House District 65, South Carolina

2026 Primary Election

• Barbara R Arthur — Small business owner, Christian speaker, licensed insurance agent in SC

  Barbara Arthur, born in Holguín, Cuba, and educated at Miami Dade College, is a Christian speaker, small business owner, and licensed insurance agent. A Republican, she is seeking election to the South Carolina House of Representatives District 65 in 2026. Her policy positions include protecting the unborn, safeguarding Christian heritage, strengthening election integrity, supporting small businesses, advancing school choice, protecting farmlands, advocating for term limits, opposing government healthcare mandates, and slashing wasteful spending. She campaigns emphasizing her roles as a wife, mother, Christian speaker, and small business owner.

• Tanisha Baskin — Candidate for South Carolina House of Representatives District 65 in SC

  Tanisha Baskin is a Democratic candidate running for the South Carolina House of Representatives, representing District 65 in the 2026 election cycle. She advanced to the general election, scheduled for November 3, 2026, after the Democratic primary on June 9, 2026, was canceled, making her the unopposed nominee for her party. In the general election, Baskin is expected to compete against the winner of the Republican primary, which features incumbent Cody Mitchell and Barbara Arthur. Publicly available information does not detail her professional background or specific policy positions at this time.

• Cody Tarlton Mitchell — Incumbent Member of the South Carolina House of Representatives in Hartsville, SC

  Cody Tarlton Mitchell is an incumbent Republican representing South Carolina House District 65, a role he assumed in December 2022 after being elected in a special election. A lawyer and partner at a Hartsville firm, he previously served as a municipal judge for several towns. Mitchell is a veteran of the United States Army National Guard, where he served as a prosecutor, reaching the rank of Major. He earned his bachelor's from Presbyterian College and his law degree from the University of South Carolina. His platform focuses on strengthening gun rights, securing infrastructure funding for District 65, lowering taxes, and attracting new industries to boost the state's economy and create jobs. Mitchell, who aims to be a problem-solver and find common ground, is committed to serving the people of South Carolina, fulfilling a long-held career goal.