Shauna Bishop
Shauna Bishop is a Democratic candidate for the South Carolina House of Representatives in District 124 (BEAUFORT) on the November 3, 2026 general election ballot. Certified by the South Carolina State Election Commission after filing on March 2026, Shauna Bishop faces Shannon Erickson in a race in which Shannon S. Erickson is the current seat holder covering BEAUFORT.
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“I'm Shauna Bishop. I'm not a career politician. I'm a problem solver, a neighbor, and someone willing to step forward because Beaufort deserves better.”
(Campaign Website) “I am running to bring people together and focus on what matters: strong schools, lower costs, accessible healthcare, and leadership that listens and delivers.”
(Campaign Website) “For over 30 years, I've worked in software project management --- bringing people together, solving problems, and getting things done.”
(Campaign Website)Shannon Erickson
Shannon Erickson is an incumbent Republican member of the South Carolina House of Representatives representing House District 124 (BEAUFORT). According to the South Carolina Legislature official member biography, Shannon Erickson's professional background is listed as Educator and Businesswoman and education includes First Steps to School Readiness/United Way of South Carolina Quality Task Force, 2006-08. In the 126th South Carolina General Assembly, Shannon Erickson serves on the House Education and Public Works, Chairman committee.
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““I believe in building consensus through citizen involvement and grassroots coalitions that will lead to a smaller, more accountable government.””
(Campaign Website) “Shannon Erickson has proudly represented House District 124 since 2007. As Chairman of the House Education and Public Works Committee, she is helping lead the way on some of South Carolina's most important priorities from strengthening our schools and supporting teachers to improving roads and infrastructure.”
(Campaign Website) “Below are a few issues that are important to me and my work as your state representative. I am proud to serve SC House District 124, to be “OUR COMMUNITY VOICE” and tackle any issue with open, honest, forthright dedication to making the best decisions possible for all of us who live, work, worship and play in the lowcountry.”
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