State House of Representatives District 85 in South Carolina State House District 85, South Carolina

2026 Primary Election

• Steven J Asbill — Pharmacist in Coldstream, SC

  Steven Asbill Jr., a 35-year-old local pharmacist and Democratic candidate for South Carolina House District 85, was born and raised in Lexington County. He currently resides in Coldstream with his husband and three dogs. Asbill is motivated by residents' daily concerns regarding traffic congestion, school crowding, rising costs, and limited healthcare access, believing the State House often overlooks these local issues for national political debates. His campaign focuses on improving healthcare affordability, strengthening infrastructure, supporting livable wages, protecting animal welfare, and providing accessible, responsive leadership that prioritizes the quality of life in District 85.

• John Gregory Kilmartin — Incumbent State Representative in SC

  John Gregory "Jay" Kilmartin is an incumbent Republican State Representative for South Carolina House District 85. He has held this office since 2022, representing his constituents in the South Carolina State House. Information regarding his specific policy positions or reasons for running in an upcoming election is not detailed in the available records.