Steven Asbill Jr.
Steven Asbill Jr. Certified by the South Carolina State Election Commission after filing on March 2026, Steven Asbill Jr. faces Jay Kilmartin in a race in which John Gregory "Jay" Kilmartin is the current seat holder covering LEXINGTON.
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“My goal is to improve the quality of life in District 85. People here want leadership focused on the issues they face every day; roads that keep up with growth, strong schools, and healthcare they can rely on. That’s where my focus will be.”
(Campaign Website) “People here want leadership focused on the issues they face every day; roads that keep up with growth, strong schools, and healthcare they can rely on. That’s where my focus will be.”
(Campaign Website)Jay Kilmartin
Jay Kilmartin is an incumbent Republican member of the South Carolina House of Representatives representing House District 85 (LEXINGTON). According to the South Carolina Legislature official member biography, Jay Kilmartin's professional background is listed as Owner, Restaurant & Cigar Store and education includes University of S. Florida, B.A., 1996. In the 126th South Carolina General Assembly, Jay Kilmartin serves on the House Education and Public Works committee.
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“The Republican Creed states: "I will not trade freedom for beneficence, nor my dignity for a handout. I will never cower before any master, save my God. It is my heritage to stand erect, proud and unafraid. To think and act for myself, enjoy the benefit of my creations; to face the whole world boldly and say, 'I am a free American.””
(Campaign Website) “With a solid foundation in what a conservative should be, Kilmartin fights for all life, the Second Amendment, against crony capitalism, against all forms of Marxism being taught in our public schools. Promises made on the campaign trail, have been promises kept in the state house chambers.”
(Campaign Website) “South Carolina’s rapid growth and mismanagement of the state budget has put real strain on our roads and bridges—and families feel it every day in traffic, delays, and safety concerns. Jay believes infrastructure should be a top priority, not an afterthought.”
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