Johnny Estrich
Johnny Estrich is a Democratic candidate for the South Carolina House of Representatives in District 9 (ANDERSON) on the November 3, 2026 general election ballot. Certified by the South Carolina State Election Commission after filing on March 2026, Johnny Estrich faces Blake Sanders in a race in which Richard Blake Sanders is the current seat holder covering ANDERSON.
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““My job if elected is not to be bought and to bring back Accountability and Transparency to the people and fix the issues that We the People need fixed.””
(Campaign Website) “I grew up in Anderson on the westside of town. We had a one parent income and 5 kids in the house. My Mama worked 3 jobs just to make ends meet. Sometimes we didn’t have water, a phone, lights. We didn’t have healthcare, just doctor bills piled up.”
(Campaign Website) “My grandmama lost her farm when they rezoned. She didn’t know how to fight it. It was just how it was and that had been where most our food came from.”
(Campaign Website)Blake Sanders
Blake Sanders is an incumbent Republican member of the South Carolina House of Representatives representing House District 9 (ANDERSON). According to the South Carolina Legislature official member biography, Blake Sanders's professional background is listed as Landscape Architect and education includes Graduate of Clemson Univ., 2006, B.S. In the 126th South Carolina General Assembly, Blake Sanders serves on the House Government Efficiency and Legislative Oversight; Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs committees.
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“In the State House, Blake will fight hard to protect our conservative values:”
(Campaign Website) “The bottom line: We need to fix our roads. I will ensure Anderson County receives its fair share of tax dollars intended for road improvements, infrastructure projects, recreation, and economic development. Growth should follow infrastructure improvements within the community, not the other way around.”
(Campaign Website) “I will make sure Anderson County's conservative voice is heard in Columbia. I will work everyday to eliminate government waste and reduce taxes to put more money back in your pocket.”
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