Sherman Lott
Sherman Lott is a Democratic candidate for the South Carolina House of Representatives in District 39 (LEXINGTON,SALUDA) on the November 3, 2026 general election ballot. Certified by the South Carolina State Election Commission after filing on March 2026, Sherman Lott faces Cal Forrest in a race in which Cally R. "Cal" Forrest, Jr. is the current seat holder covering LEXINGTON,SALUDA.
“My name is Brian Lott, and I’m running for Auburn City Council, Seat 4.”
(Campaign Website) “I’ve lived in many parts of the country and throughout our great state of Washington. While there’s value in staying in one place, I believe it says something when someone who’s seen many communities chooses to put down roots in one. Auburn is where I’ve chosen to live, and I see incredible potential for this city to become a true gem of Western Washington.”
(Campaign Website) “Growing up in Washington, I was shaped by a close relationship with my grandfather. He taught me the values of hard work, stewardship of our natural resources, and the importance of community.”
(Campaign Website)Cal Forrest
Cal Forrest is an incumbent Republican member of the South Carolina House of Representatives representing House District 39 (LEXINGTON,SALUDA). According to the South Carolina Legislature official member biography, Cal Forrest's professional background is listed as Business Owner and education includes Graduate of Batesburg-Leesville High School. In the 126th South Carolina General Assembly, Cal Forrest serves on the House Agriculture, Natural Resources & Environmental Affairs, 2nd V.C.; Rules, V.C committees.
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“Over the past few months, I have been overwhelmed by the outpouring of encouragement for me to run for re-election for the South Carolina House of Representatives, District 39. After many weeks of prayerful consideration and discussions with family and friends, I have decided to seek re-election.”
(Campaign Website) “As many of you know, I suffered a traumatic injury 15 years ago at the age of 24 . That accident left me paralyzed and had a profound effect on my outlook on life. Make no mistake, the days and weeks that I laid in the hospital bed, unable to move my legs, were the darkest days of my life.”
(Campaign Website) “Yet faith, and support from so many of you, allowed me to overcome the physical limitations and emotional scars left that day.”
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