John MacCarthy
John MacCarthy John MacCarthy graduated from Elko High School. He earned a bachelor's degree from Carleton College in 1976, a Ph.D. from the University of Notre Dame in 1982, and a graduate degree from George Mason University in 2008.
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“Over the course of my career, I have been a physicist, engineer, manager, and college professor. I grew up and attended public schools in small conservative towns in the West and Midwest. I graduated from high school in Nevada, earned a B.A. in physics from Carleton College, a Ph.D. in physics from the University of Notre Dame, and an M.S. in Systems Engineering from George Mason University.”
(Ballotpedia 2026 Candidate Connection Survey) “After beginning my career as a physics professor at Muhlenberg College, I went on to spend 23 years as a systems engineer in a variety of technical management and leadership roles on programs of national significance.”
(Ballotpedia 2026 Candidate Connection Survey) “I served as the Deputy Director of TRW’s Center for Advanced Technology, a technology and policy advisor to an executive in the Pentagon, and the Director of the University of Maryland’s Systems Engineering Education Program. I also served as a part-time adjunct professor of systems engineering at the University of Maryland, Baltimore County.”
(Ballotpedia 2026 Candidate Connection Survey)David Vaughan
David Vaughan According to the South Carolina Legislature official member biography, David Vaughan's professional background is listed as General Contractor and Businessman and education includes Graduate of Univ. of S.C., B.S., 1987. In the 126th South Carolina General Assembly, David Vaughan serves on the House Education and Public Works; Operations and Management committees.
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“New development springs up around us. Meanwhile, many of our two-lane, SCDOT-owned roads are no longer adequate. Traffic is ruining our way of life in this area. Moreover, many of these roads/intersections are unsafe. They need immediate attention. We all pay taxes and it’s time for state legislators to begin fixing our state roads here instead of sending all our tax revenue to Columbia and Charleston projects.”
(Campaign Website) “Infrastructure to me is also so much more than just roads. We have to make sure the growth does not exceed our sewer and water capacities. Growth cannot exceed our abilities to provide first responders in case of emergencies or crime. Growth is good only if it is controlled. I will support our local municipalities to make sure this is being monitored and efficiently constructed.”
(Campaign Website) “I use my faith as a guiding light, and I believe each life is a precious gift from God. I will always vote to protect the unborn as your representative. I look forward to the day we overturn Roe v. Wade. I also want to support the education and care for young mothers dealing with an unplanned pregnancy. I support helping and caring for the women who may feel abortion is the only way.”
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