As voters across the country prepare to go to the polls for this year’s general election, the Chamber’s Political Action Committee (PAC) is pleased to announce its slate of endorsed candidates. The candidates have been closely vetted through the Chamber PAC. 

• Endorsed candidates have a strong alignment with the Chamber’s key policy priorities and vision for the future of their district.
• Qualified candidates demonstrate an ability to serve effectively if elected or re-elected.

Each candidate was selected based on their capability to support the business community and advance our region.

State House

District 15 – JA Moore (D)

A small business owner and professional chef, JA Moore has represented District 15 since 2018. While in office, his work has centered on workforce development, expanding access to healthcare, improving local infrastructure and supporting small business growth. 

District 80 – Kathy Landing (R)

A financial planner with over 40 years of business experience, Kathy Landing previously served on Mount Pleasant Town Council, where she was chair of the town’s Economic Development Committee. Her legislative priorities include fostering regional economic growth, lowering taxes and strengthening public safety.

District 92 – Brandon Cox (R)

An entrepreneur and Air Force veteran, Brandon Cox has extensive experience in business development and defense contracting. In office, he has emphasized infrastructure investments, support for law enforcement and our military, and fiscal responsibility.

District 97 – Robby Robbins (R)

An attorney with decades of legal experience, Robby Robbins has served as a prosecutor, private practice lawyer and as the former chair of the SCDOT Commission. His key policy priorities include expanding transport infrastructure, enhancing public safety and streamlining state government operations. 

District 98 – Greg Ford (R)

Greg Ford is a third-generation Air Force veteran whose service included tours in Iraq and Afghanistan. His priorities include lowering taxes and improving our infrastructure.

District 99 – Jarrod Brooks (R)

A current member of Berkeley County Council, Jarrod Brooks has focused on smart growth, infrastructure investments and supporting small businesses. A business owner himself, Brooks runs several local driving schools and currently serves as President of the South Carolina Driver and Traffic Safety Association.

District 100 – Sylleste Davis (R)

Sylleste Davis is the chair of the House Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs committee. Her legislative agenda focuses on energy policy, economic growth, public safety and managing regional traffic and infrastructure needs. 

District 102 – Harriet Holman (R)

A retired U.S. Army Lieutenant Colonel and former member of Dorchester County Council, Harriet Holman brings extensive leadership experience to the State House. Her priorities include bringing infrastructure investments back home and supporting veterans, seniors and law enforcement.

District 108 – Lee Hewitt (R)

Lee Hewitt is the Chief Majority Whip of the South Carolina House and Chair of the House Healthcare Budget Subcommittee. While in office, his goals include reducing unnecessary regulations, lowering taxes, improving infrastructure and prioritizing economic development.

District 109 – Tiffany Spann-Wilder (D)

An attorney and former Magistrate Judge, Tiffany Spann-Wilder operates her own law practice in North Charleston. Her legislative priorities focus on criminal justice reform, affordable housing and recruiting high-quality jobs to the region.

District 110 – Tom Hartnett (R)

Tom Hartnett is a small business owner and real estate appraiser and chair of the House Motor Vehicles and Public Safety Subcommittee. His legislative platform focuses on public safety, infrastructure and education.

District 112 – Joe Bustos (R)

Joe Bustos is a retired Lieutenant Colonel in the U.S. Army and a former member of Mount Pleasant Town Council. His legislative priorities include supporting veterans and first responders, providing tax relief to families and small businesses, and better public infrastructure planning.

District 113 – Courtney Waters (D)

Courtney Waters is a nonprofit executive and a former trustee on the Charleston County School Board. Her policy agenda prioritizes public education funding, affordable housing, healthcare reform and workforce development.

District 114 – Gary Brewer (R)

Gary Brewer brings valuable experience to the legislature as the owner of a local infrastructure consulting company. His platform emphasizes lowering taxes, improving our roads and increasing funding for law enforcement.

District 115 – Nick Uricchio (D)

Nick Uricchio is an attorney and a former assistant solicitor in Charleston County. His campaign is focused on lowering the cost of living, improving our roads and bridges, and mitigating flooding.

District 116 – James Teeple (R)

James Teeple is a Navy veteran, owner of a local childcare center and chairs the House Education and Administrative Procedures Subcommittee. The father of a cancer survivor, Teeple has made it a priority to bring a St. Judes Children’s Hospital affiliate to South Carolina. His legislative priorities also include regulation reform and increasing teacher pay.

Qualified: Clay Middleton (D) – Middleton serves as a Brigade Commander in the South Carolina Army National Guard and previously held roles in the White House, Department of Energy and the National Nuclear Security Administration. His campaign is focused on affordability, infrastructure improvements and strengthening public education.

District 119 – Leon Stavrinakis (D)

An experienced attorney, former Chairman of Charleston County Council and a long-serving State Representative, Leon Stavrinakis is a key leader in the House and chair of the House Economic Development Subcommittee. His priorities include fixing our roads, promoting economic development and ethics reform.

Charleston County Council

District 1 – Herbert Sass (R)

Herbert Sass is a seasoned real estate professional and long-standing member and leader of Charleston County Council. His council priorities focus on fiscal restraint, economic development and permitting reform.

District 5 – Teddie Pryor (D)

Teddie Pryor has served on County Council for decades and brings extensive experience as a former project manager and tourism coordinator for the City of North Charleston. His key issues include improved mass transit, better roads and drainage, and reducing taxes.

District 8 – Joe Boykin (R)

A retired law enforcement officer with the ATF, Joe Boykin brings decades of public safety experience to council. As the current Chair of County Council, Boykin has focused on improving transportation infrastructure, preserving green space and economic development.

District 9 – Jaxie Ferguson (D)

Jaxie Ferguson is a social worker and case manager whose campaign is focused on smart growth, improving public transportation and fiscal responsibility.

Berkeley County Council

Supervisor – Johnny Cribb (R)

Johnny Cribb is pursuing a third term as Berkeley County Supervisor after first being elected in 2018. Previously, Cribb spent 10 years as Hanahan City Administrator and has more than three decades of public service experience. His priorities continue to focus on economic development, infrastructure expansion, maintaining fiscal discipline and streamlining county services.

District 4 – Tommy Newell (R)

A small business owner who has represented District 4 since 2015, Tommy Newell has a long record of community involvement and currently serves on the Berkeley-Charleston-Dorchester Council of Governments. Newell is committed to addressing infrastructure challenges and maintaining conditions for responsible growth.

District 5 – Amy Stern (R)

Amy Stern is a longtime Berkeley County resident, former Sheriff’s deputy and small business owner. Her priorities include responsible land-use planning, modernizing public infrastructure and supporting local business growth.

District 6 – Marshall West (R)

Marshall West is a Moncks Corner native and Citadel graduate who has represented District 6 since 2022. His key focus areas include supporting law enforcement and fire services, preserving Berkeley County’s land and natural resources, and maintaining fiscal discipline while seeking greater efficiency in county government.

District 7 – Michael Parker (R)

Michael Parker is a lifelong Berkeley County resident and local business owner. His priorities include improving roads and infrastructure, supporting responsible economic growth, strengthening public safety and county services, and managing growth in a way that protects Berkeley County’s communities and quality of life.

Dorchester County Council

District 2 – Joe Debney (R)

Joe Debney is CEO of the Summerville Family YMCA and previously served as Elections Director for both Dorchester and Charleston counties. His platform centers on responsible growth and infrastructure planning, government transparency, traffic improvements, and ensuring law enforcement, fire and EMS have the resources needed to serve a growing community.

District 3 – Rita May Ranck (R)

Rita May Ranck is a registered nurse and small business owner who has represented District 3 on Dorchester County Council since 2023. Her priorities include improving roads and traffic infrastructure, preserving open space, supporting public safety and promoting responsible and efficient county government. 

District 7 – Jennifer Kunda (R)

Jennifer Kunda is a small business owner and Clemson University graduate who served five years on the Dorchester County Planning Commission. Her focus includes maintaining affordability and fiscal discipline, strengthening public safety and protecting open space as Dorchester County continues to grow.

Additionally, the Chamber PAC is in full support of the half-cent Transportation Sales Tax referendum in Charleston County and the Educations Sales Tax referendums in Charleston and Dorchester Counties. We believe all three sales tax programs are vital for the region’s future, and we urge you to vote “yes” on these measures at the ballot box.

Visit YesforCHS.com to learn more about the Charleston County referendums and how you can show your support.

Election Day is Tuesday, November 3. Polls will be open from 7 AM to 7 PM. To find your polling place, click here.

Early voting will run from Monday, October 19 through Saturday, October 31 (closed Sunday, October 25). Click here to find out where you can vote early in your county.

Visit scvotes.gov for more information and to view your sample ballot.

If you have questions or are interested in getting more involved with the Chamber’s advocacy work, we are happy to connect. Reach out at jgamble@charlestonchamber.org and mcarter@charlestonchamber.org.