State House of Representatives District 76 in South Carolina State House District 76, South Carolina

2026 Primary Election

• Leon Howard — Incumbent Member of the South Carolina House of Representatives in SC

  Leon Howard is an experienced Democratic politician representing District 76 in the South Carolina House of Representatives since 1994. An automotive businessman, he is the President and CEO of Howard's Garage, Paint and Body Shop, and Wrecker Service. He holds an A.D. from Midlands Technical College. Howard has chaired the Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs Committee for many years and currently serves on the Ways and Means Committee. He also chairs the Richland County Legislative Delegation. A strong advocate for healthcare reform, Howard supports Medicare for All, emphasizing that healthcare is a right. He is running for re-election in 2026.

• Gary M Votour — Candidate for State House of Representatives in SC

  Gary Votour is a South Carolina political candidate affiliated with the Workers Party. An activist, he previously ran for Governor in 2022 and for the State Senate and State House of Representatives in 2024. For the 2026 elections, he has filed to run for both Governor and State House District 76. His platform emphasizes strengthening immigration rights for all South Carolina residents and workers, including a state work permit program for seasonal workers. He advocates for equal rights regardless of age, race, gender, or sexual orientation, ensuring equitable employment and government service access. Votour also supports affordable education through fully funded public schools and accessible community college, with healthcare, specifically Medicaid, being a central issue for his campaigns.