K.J. Atwood
K.J. Atwood is a Democratic candidate for the South Carolina House of Representatives in District 110 (CHARLESTON) on the November 3, 2026 general election ballot. Atwood earned a high school diploma from Pelion High School, a bachelor's degree from the Wofford College, a graduate degree from the University of South Carolina, and a graduate degree from Rutgers University. His career experience includes working as a business owner.
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“I am a Mount Pleasant small-business owner, husband and father, and 12th generation South Carolinian. I grew up in a working-class family that moved around a lot, spending part of my childhood in the South Carolina Lowcountry, and most of my time in South Carolina.”
(Ballotpedia 2026 Candidate Connection Survey) “I earned degrees in biology and economics from Wofford College, a Master of International Business from the University of South Carolina, and a Master of Psychological Science from Rutgers University, where my research focused on understanding political polarization.”
(Ballotpedia 2026 Candidate Connection Survey) “My professional background includes technology consulting at PwC, supporting South Carolina's public-health response during COVID-19, and co-founding the marketing and design agency Half Dreaming with my wife, Caitlyn. I live in Mount Pleasant with Caitlyn and our one year-old daughter.”
(Ballotpedia 2026 Candidate Connection Survey)Tom Hartnett
Tom Hartnett is an incumbent Republican member of the South Carolina House of Representatives representing House District 110 (CHARLESTON). According to the South Carolina Legislature official member biography, Tom Hartnett's professional background is listed as Certified Gen. Real Estate Appraiser and education includes Graduate of College of Charleston, B.A., 2009. In the 126th South Carolina General Assembly, Tom Hartnett serves on the House Education and Public Works; Invitations and Memorial Resolutions Com committees.
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“Having been born and raised here in District 110, and now choosing to raise my own family here, I am committed to preserving the Lowcountry values that make our community such a special place to call home. I will continue working on behalf of the people of District 110 to protect those values for future generations and remain present, accessible, and a strong voice for our community.””
(Campaign Website) “As a member of the House Education and Public Works Committee and Chairman of the Motor Vehicles and Public Safety Subcommittee, Tom is working to keep our communities safe, improve our roads and infrastructure, strengthen education, and ensure the Lowcountry has a strong voice in Columbia.”
(Campaign Website) “Tom supported pay increases for state law enforcement and $24.5 million to expand the Palmetto 800 communications system used by law enforcement, firefighters, and emergency responders across South Carolina. He will continue backing those who protect our communities while advancing commonsense policies that keep families safe.”
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