South Carolina State House District 83

Current seat holder: William M. "Bill" Hixon.

Jason Payne

Jason Payne is a Democratic candidate for the South Carolina House of Representatives in District 83 (AIKEN,EDGEFIELD) on the November 3, 2026 general election ballot. Certified by the South Carolina State Election Commission after filing on March 2026, Jason Payne faces Bill Hixon in a race in which William M. "Bill" Hixon is the current seat holder covering AIKEN,EDGEFIELD.

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“I won't answer to lobbyists. I'll answer to neighbors. I won't take pay-to-play money. I'll take phone calls. I won't dodge tough questions. I'll show up at your kitchen table. People first. Values always.” (Campaign Website)
“I'm not running because I want to be a politician. I'm running because my family found a home here — and that means something to me. I want to give back to the community that gave us so much.” (Campaign Website)
“I appreciate everything Jason taught me and was amazed at how that became the foundation for how I lead people. It created a culture for my entire military organization to fall in on. Active-duty service member” (Campaign Website)

Bill Hixon

Bill Hixon is an incumbent Republican member of the South Carolina House of Representatives representing House District 83 (AIKEN,EDGEFIELD). According to the South Carolina Legislature official member biography, Bill Hixon's professional background is listed as President/Owner, Hixon Realty Co and education includes North Augusta Sr. High School, 1976; Past Chairman, Aiken Technical College Commission. In the 126th South Carolina General Assembly, Bill Hixon serves on the House Agriculture, Natural Resources & Environmental Affairs, Chairman committee.

“I’ve never seen hard woods lay down like that. I’ll never see those hard woods again in my life.” (SC Daily Gazette)
“Most of us know people that own trees and own farms.” (SC Daily Gazette)