Demetrius Carson
Demetrius Carson is a Democratic candidate for the South Carolina House of Representatives in District 8 (ANDERSON) on the November 3, 2026 general election ballot. Certified by the South Carolina State Election Commission after filing on March 2026, Demetrius Carson faces Don Chapman in a race in which Donald G. "Don" Chapman is the current seat holder covering ANDERSON.
“We face two big challenges to public safety: First, our county underfunds key positions, leading to good workers leaving. Second, we presently lack of a Juvenille detention center, which takes deputies away from their job and children away from their families.”
(Campaign Website) “We can fix this by offering competitive pay for workers in our jail and community corrections, adequately funding mental health services, and collaborating more closely with community stakeholders and charitable organizations.”
(Campaign Website) “The LEAP District project promises great economic reward, but also needs 10-100 Millions Gallons of water per Day from our County. We need to ensure that economic growth is intelligently balanced with conservation that maintains our livelihood, money, and health.”
(Campaign Website)Don Chapman
Don Chapman is an incumbent Republican member of the South Carolina House of Representatives representing House District 8 (ANDERSON). According to the South Carolina Legislature official member biography, Don Chapman's professional background is listed as Architect and Builder and education includes Savannah College of Art, & Design, B.A., M.A., 1989. In the 126th South Carolina General Assembly, Don Chapman serves on the House Labor, Commerce and Industry; Operations and Management committees.
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“Fighting for your conservative values in the State House is an honor I never take for granted.”
(Campaign Website) “I have a strong record of getting things done for District 8, but my work is not finished.”
(Campaign Website) “"Being an architect, long-range planning and thinking ahead are engraved in my brain. You have my word that I will work hard to have our community's conservative voice heard in Columbia." - Don Chapman”
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