South Carolina State House District 5

Current seat holder: Neal A. Collins.

David Jones

David Jones is a Democratic candidate for the South Carolina House of Representatives in District 5 (GREENVILLE,PICKENS) on the November 3, 2026 general election ballot. Certified by the South Carolina State Election Commission after filing on March 2026, David Jones faces Neal Collins in a race in which Neal A. Collins is the current seat holder covering GREENVILLE,PICKENS.

Neal Collins

Neal Collins is an incumbent Republican member of the South Carolina House of Representatives representing House District 5 (GREENVILLE,PICKENS). According to the South Carolina Legislature official member biography, Neal Collins's professional background is listed as Attorney and education includes Furman University, B.A., 2004; University of South Carolina, School of Law, J.D., 2007. In the 126th South Carolina General Assembly, Neal Collins serves on the House Ethics Com.; Ways and Means committees.

“I believe public education is the foundation for the success of our state’s young people. This program is intended to provide financial support for teachers to keep them in the classroom. This is our way of showing them their service is important to the people, especially the children, of South Carolina.” (spartanburg)
“We’ve been investing in education, in my opinion, pretty heavily and I think it’s starting to show. I’m encouraged about the direction of our state, as far as teachers are concerned. But, obviously, we have a long way to go as well.” (spartanburg)
“It’s just that over the years we haven’t marketed it as well.” (SC Daily Gazette)