State House of Representatives District 69 in South Carolina State House District 69, South Carolina

2026 Primary Election

• John Anton Allen — Small business owner in SC

  John A. Allen, a small business owner and restaurateur, is a Republican candidate for the South Carolina House of Representatives, District 69, in the 2026 primary. A principled conservative, he vows to combat wasteful spending, excessive budgets, and backroom deals. Allen advocates for policies protecting the unborn, enforcing immigration laws, upholding law and order, and defending personal medical choice. He supports abolishing income and property taxes, prioritizing infrastructure, and backing small businesses, while opposing taxpayer-funded corporate incentives. Allen aims to be a strong voice for taxpayers, understanding community challenges as "not a politician."

• Allen J Broadus — Risk Engineering Consultant in Lexington, SC

  Allen J. Broadus, a Libertarian, is running for the South Carolina House of Representatives, District 69, in the 2026 election. Born in Columbia, SC, he served in the U.S. Navy and holds degrees from Excelsior College and the University of Arkansas at Little Rock. His career includes work as an engineering and risk engineering consultant. Broadus is focused on championing property rights, free speech, economic development, and Second Amendment rights. He opposes eminent domain abuse and unfair business advantages for out-of-state companies. He aims to ensure constituents' voices are heard, independent of major political party influence.

• Emery K Chaplin — Candidate for State House of Representatives in Lexington, SC

  Emery K. Chaplin is a Democratic candidate seeking election to the South Carolina House of Representatives, representing District 69 in the 2026 election cycle. Chaplin advanced to the general election without appearing on the ballot, as the Democratic primary scheduled for June 9, 2026, was canceled. Chaplin is set to contend in the general election on November 3, 2026, where they will face Allen Broadus, a Libertarian candidate. Chaplin has officially filed as an active candidate with the South Carolina State Election Commission, running under the Democratic Party banner.

• Christopher S Wooten — Incumbent State Representative, District 69 in Lexington, SC

  Christopher S. Wooten is an incumbent State Representative for South Carolina House District 69, known for being a conservative leader. He is not a career politician, having served as a Marine, a state trooper, and a local football coach, in addition to building a successful business in Lexington. He ran for office to restore trust in state government and ensure it is responsive to the needs of Lexington County citizens, promising less talk and more results. His policy stances include protecting unborn life, strengthening law enforcement and funding addiction treatment, promoting responsible gun ownership with safety education, and lowering taxes to support small businesses. He is seeking re-election in 2026.