State House of Representatives District 9 in South Carolina State House District 9, South Carolina

2026 Primary Election

• Johnny Estrich — Candidate for State House of Representatives in Anderson, SC

  Johnny Estrich is a Democratic Party candidate for the South Carolina House of Representatives, representing District 9. He is running in the 2026 general election, scheduled for November 3, and will challenge incumbent Blake Sanders. Estrich advanced from the Democratic primary, which was canceled, without appearing on the ballot. No information regarding his professional background, education, or specific campaign themes has been made available. He is associated with District 9, which encompasses the Anderson area of South Carolina.

• Richard B Sanders — Incumbent Member of the South Carolina House of Representatives in SC

  Richard B. 'Blake' Sanders is an incumbent Republican member of the South Carolina House of Representatives, serving District 9 since November 2024. He assumed office after winning the 2024 election, having defeated James Galyean in the Republican primary runoff and running unopposed in the general election, and was endorsed by Americans for Prosperity. Sanders is known for sponsoring the South Carolina Prenatal Equal Protection Act of 2023, a bill that would make women who had abortions eligible for the death penalty. He currently serves on the House Legislative Oversight and Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs Committees. Sanders is seeking re-election for the South Carolina House of Representatives District 9 in 2026, having advanced from the Republican primary without opposition.