South Carolina State House District 53

Current seat holder: Richard L. "Richie" Yow.

Bruce Wallace

Bruce Wallace is a Democratic candidate for the South Carolina House of Representatives in District 53 (CHESTERFIELD,DARLINGTON,LANCASTER) on the November 3, 2026 general election ballot. Certified by the South Carolina State Election Commission after filing on March 2026, Bruce Wallace faces Richie Yow in a race in which Richard L. "Richie" Yow is the current seat holder covering CHESTERFIELD,DARLINGTON,LANCASTER.

Richie Yow

Richie Yow is an incumbent Republican member of the South Carolina House of Representatives representing House District 53 (CHESTERFIELD,DARLINGTON,LANCASTER). According to the South Carolina Legislature official member biography, Richie Yow's professional background is listed as Air Force Vet. & Retired ANG. In the 126th South Carolina General Assembly, Richie Yow serves on the House Invitations and Memorial Resolutions Com., 1st V.C.; Ways and Means committees.

“We all know that potential employers are looking for a well-educated, motivated workforce and the genesis for this is a solid educational foundation that involved parents, well qualified teachers and enlightened administrators provide. Richie believes that regardless of income, race or place of residence, all children deserve to have the best education possible.” (Ballotpedia Campaign Themes)

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