State House of Representatives District 99 in South Carolina State House District 99, South Carolina

2026 Primary Election

• Jarrod K Brooks — Incumbent Berkeley County Councilman in SC

  Jarrod Brooks is an incumbent Berkeley County Councilman who announced his candidacy for the South Carolina House of Representatives District 99 seat in the Republican primary on June 9, 2026. District 99 covers Daniel Island, the Clements Ferry corridor, Hanahan, and portions of Goose Creek. The seat is currently held by Rep. Mark Smith, who is running for South Carolina's 1st Congressional District. Brooks previously ran for Berkeley County Council District 2 in 2024, participating in both the Republican primary and general election.

• Jacob S Goddard — Licensed Financial Professional in West Columbia, SC

  Jacob Goddard is a Licensed Financial Professional based in West Columbia, South Carolina. He is a Democratic candidate for the South Carolina House of Representatives, representing District 99, with a primary election scheduled for June 9, 2026. Goddard attended Claflin University from 2015 to 2018. In his professional life, he focuses on meeting clients' needs and goals. His public activity suggests an interest in effective leadership, sound management, mental health, and fostering individual happiness and success.

• Kristy Gore — Real estate agent in Hanahan, SC

  Kristy Gore, a Republican, is running for the South Carolina House of Representatives District 99 in the 2026 primary election. A proud native of Hanahan, she attended Trident Technical College and Charleston Southern University, studying Political Science and Law Enforcement. Her professional background includes a career in public service, specializing in investigation and analysis. Currently, Gore is a real estate professional with deep roots in the Charleston area, where she is actively involved in her community and church. She is recognized for her sharp analytical skills, dedication, professionalism, and negotiation abilities, committed to honesty, loyalty, and achieving the best outcomes for those she serves.

• David Herndon — Small business owner in Daniel Island, SC

  David Herndon is a conservative Republican businessman and Daniel Island resident. As the owner of a pine straw and mulch installation and sales company, he emphasizes his small business experience and ability to solve tough problems. He is running for the State House to advocate for clean, ethical, and accountable government. His top priorities include solving traffic congestion, implementing term limits, tougher ethics laws, streamlining agency operations, and reforming the budget to prioritize public schools and transportation.

• Shawn Pinkston — Candidate for State House of Representatives in Daniel Island, SC

  Shawn Pinkston, a resident of Daniel Island, is seeking the Republican nomination for South Carolina House District 99. He has previously run for this seat in 2020 and for State Senate District 44 in 2024, choosing state-level office over a prior consideration for Charleston City Council. Pinkston's platform focuses on critical Lowcountry issues such as improving education through parent empowerment, school choice, and vocational degrees, as well as addressing infrastructure concerns like widening I-526, including the Don Holt and Wando bridges. He advocates for comprehensive tax reform and has voiced concerns about congestion, deteriorating roads, and local crime issues.

• Samuel Ethan Price — Candidate for State House of Representatives in SC

  Samuel Price, a Democrat, is a candidate for the South Carolina House of Representatives, District 99, in the 2026 election. Representing Berkeley County, he is driven by the belief that local voters deserve a representative truly embedded in their community. His campaign prioritizes practical solutions for everyday challenges. Price advocates for stronger public school funding, better teacher pay, and essential classroom tools to improve education. He supports policies for affordable water and energy through local infrastructure improvements. Additionally, he emphasizes closing healthcare access gaps and managing Berkeley County's rapid growth by investing in roads, drainage, and emergency services. Price aims to be a responsive representative, holding local events and directly addressing constituent concerns.