Clay N. Middleton
Clay N. Middleton is a Democratic candidate for the South Carolina House of Representatives in District 116 (CHARLESTON,COLLETON) on the November 3, 2026 general election ballot. Middleton was a member of the Democratic National Committee from South Carolina during the 2020 election cycle.
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“He is active in several organizations and serves on the Board of Directors of organizations dedicated to mentoring youth, providing access to capital for small business owners, supporting affordable housing initiatives, and providing essential services to veterans, military families, our seniors, and young people across the Lowcountry.”
(Campaign Website) “Affordability & Livability With two young sons, my wife and I see every day how rising costs squeeze families. Groceries, health care, and property taxes keep going up, but our wages aren’t changing. District 116 cannot afford to price out the families that make it a community.”
(Campaign Website) “With two young sons, my wife and I see every day how rising costs squeeze families. Groceries, health care, and property taxes keep going up, but our wages aren’t changing. District 116 cannot afford to price out the families that make it a community.”
(Campaign Website)James Teeple
James Teeple is an incumbent Republican member of the South Carolina House of Representatives representing House District 116 (CHARLESTON,COLLETON). According to the South Carolina Legislature official member biography, James Teeple's professional background is listed as Owner, Chistian Childcare Ctrs. and Education and education includes Missouri St. Univ., B.S., 2006. In the 126th South Carolina General Assembly, James Teeple serves on the House Education and Public Works; Regulations, Admin. Procedures, Artificial Intelligence and Cybersecurity committees.
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“As a small business owner, James has created more than 100 jobs here in the Lowcountry. He has seen firsthand how burdensome regulations affect local businesses and how rapid growth can threaten our quality of life.”
(Campaign Website) “That combination of personal and professional experience guides James’s work in Columbia. It is why he has worked to reduce burdens on small businesses, supported teacher raises and school resource officers, and stood with the first responders who protect our communities.”
(Campaign Website) “Knock doors, make calls, host a sign or write a check. Every hour helps us keep delivering for the Lowcountry.”
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