Candace Schutt
Candace Schutt is a Democratic candidate for the South Carolina House of Representatives in District 2 (OCONEE) on the November 3, 2026 general election ballot. Candace Schutt earned a bachelor's degree from Appalachian State University in 2002 and a graduate degree from the University of Alabama in 2008. Schutt's career experience includes working as a physician's assistant.
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“I don't claim to have all the answers. What I do have is heart, humility, and a deep commitment to community engagement by learning from those in our district. We all want to feel valued, heard, and empowered, and I am ready to be a representative who honors that.”
(Ballotpedia 2026 Candidate Connection Survey) “Working families are being crushed by low wages, rising costs, and widening inequality. No one should work full-time and still struggle to survive when we can advocate for affordable housing, childcare support, and healthcare access.”
(Ballotpedia 2026 Candidate Connection Survey) “Communities deserve infrastructure that supports growth, safety, and opportunity. We need real solutions—not political posturing. I will champion long-term investment in community infrastructure.”
(Ballotpedia 2026 Candidate Connection Survey)Adam Duncan
Adam Duncan is an incumbent Republican member of the South Carolina House of Representatives representing House District 2 (OCONEE). According to the South Carolina Legislature official member biography, Adam Duncan's professional background is listed as Safety Director and High School Coach and education includes Graduate of West Oak High School; Graduate of University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, BS. In the 126th South Carolina General Assembly, Adam Duncan serves on the House Education and Public Works; Interstate Cooperation Com committees.
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“Coach. Conservative. One of us. A new voice fighting for Oconee in Columbia.”
(Campaign Website) “A graduate of West-Oak High School , Adam was part of the school's first state championship team and earned the Dave Schultz Excellence Award for the state and southeast region, recognizing wrestling success, scholastic achievement, and citizenship. He went on to wrestle at the Division I level at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga.”
(Campaign Website) “With two brothers in law enforcement, this is personal. Adam stands with the men and women who keep our communities safe and supports the tools they need to do the job.”
(Campaign Website)Chris Des Marais
Chris Des Marais is a Libertarian candidate for the South Carolina House of Representatives in District 2 (OCONEE) on the November 3, 2026 general election ballot. Chris Des Marais graduated from Irvington High School. He earned an associate degree from Westchester Community College, a bachelor's degree from the State University of New York, Purchase, and a graduate degree from Manhattanville University.
“After retiring from law enforcement in 2006 I moved with my children to Fair Play SC. While they attended school I volunteered for such things as Rotary, Fair-Oak Recreation, School District of Oconee County and as a Special Minister as St Paul the Apostle Catholic Church.”
(Ballotpedia 2026 Candidate Connection Survey) “I also served two enlistments in the Provost Marshal of the South Carolina State Guard and currently hold a commission as an Advanced South Carolina Constable. I have earned four college degrees and several law enforcement certifications.”
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