State House of Representatives District 8 in South Carolina State House District 8, South Carolina

2026 Primary Election

• Demetrius R Carson — Candidate for State House of Representatives in SC

  Demetrius Carson is a Democratic candidate seeking election to the South Carolina House of Representatives, representing District 8. Carson is running in the general election scheduled for November 3, 2026. They advanced from the Democratic primary, which was initially set for June 9, 2026, but was canceled, allowing Carson to secure a spot on the general election ballot without appearing in the primary.

• Donald G Chapman — Incumbent State House of Representatives Member in Townville, SC

  Donald G Chapman, a Republican, currently serves as a member of the South Carolina House of Representatives for District 8, having assumed office in November 2022. Born in Yokosuka, Japan, he resides in Townville, South Carolina. Chapman earned bachelor's and master's degrees in interior design and architecture from Savannah College of Art and Design in 1989. His extensive career includes serving as an architect and president of Chapman Design Group, Inc., and as a master builder with Icon Construction of SC, LLC. He has also held leadership roles with the Home Builder Association of Anderson, the Anderson Area Chamber of Commerce, and the Anderson County Arts Center. Chapman is seeking re-election in the 2026 Republican primary for House District 8.

• Sherry Hodges — Public Policy & Government Relations Professional in Anderson, SC

  Sherry Hodges, a Republican from Anderson, South Carolina, is seeking election to the South Carolina House of Representatives, District 8, in the June 2026 Republican primary. She is a Public Policy & Government Relations Professional who leads Sherry Hodges Policy & Government Affairs Consulting. Hodges brings extensive experience from her career in public policy and government, having served in legislative support roles for assembly members. Her background includes coordinating media, developing press releases, and managing comprehensive campaign activities such as strategic planning, fundraising, and constituent outreach. She notably played a key role in securing significant voter support for Assemblywoman Diane Harkey across five counties. Hodges is running to advance member policy and leverage her deep understanding of legislative processes for the constituents of District 8.

• Patrick Shane Orr — Vice President of Information Security and DevOps in Greenville, SC

  Patrick Orr, a Republican, is campaigning for the South Carolina House of Representatives for District 8. Born in Greenville, South Carolina, he served in the U.S. Navy from 1993 to 1997 and earned a bachelor's degree from the Medical University of South Carolina in 2006. With over 25 years in information technology, he currently works as a Vice President of Information Security and DevOps, specializing in protecting sensitive data and strengthening infrastructure. Orr aims to bring experience, accountability, and steady leadership to the State House, advocating for judicial accountability, protecting retired homeowners, budget transparency, and ending state income tax on active-duty military pay. He emphasizes transparency, discipline, and practical decision-making.