State House of Representatives District 83 in South Carolina State House District 83, South Carolina

2026 Primary Election

• William M Hixon — Incumbent State House of Representatives in North Augusta, SC

  William M. “Bill” Hixon, born September 6, 1957, is an incumbent Republican member of the South Carolina House of Representatives, serving District 83. This district encompasses Aiken and Edgefield Counties. He first assumed office on November 8, 2010, and has continued to serve since. Hixon is a prominent figure in state legislature, currently holding the position of Chair for the House Agriculture, Natural Resources & Environmental Affairs Committee. He resides in North Augusta, South Carolina.

• Jason M Payne — Manager, Emerging Threats & Capabilities Group at Savannah River National Laboratory in North Augusta, SC

  Jason Payne is a Democratic candidate seeking election to the South Carolina House of Representatives District 83 in the 2026 election. He advanced without appearing on the ballot in his party's primary. Professionally, Payne serves as a Manager, Emerging Threats & Capabilities Group at Savannah River National Laboratory in South Carolina. He is also a PhD student, a certified project manager (PMP, PMI-ACP), and a veteran, bringing over 25 years of experience as an intelligence professional and organizational leader to his candidacy. Policy positions are not detailed in the provided information as he has not completed candidate surveys.