South Carolina State House District 97

Current seat holder: Robby Robbins.

Cathy Jaggars

Cathy Jaggars is a Democratic candidate for the South Carolina House of Representatives in District 97 (COLLETON,DORCHESTER) on the November 3, 2026 general election ballot. Certified by the South Carolina State Election Commission after filing on March 2026, Cathy Jaggars faces Robby Robbins in a race in which Robby Robbins is the current seat holder covering COLLETON,DORCHESTER.

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“I am a retired Marine with 20 years service. I have long been active in civic service in this state, serving on various non-profit boards including a Montessori preschool and My Neighbor's Voice (an organization promoting purposeful and productive community connections. I have served as a volunteer Guardian ad Litem in two counties, advocating for children in foster care.” (Ballotpedia 2026 Candidate Connection Survey)
“I will bring uncompromising integrity to the position” (Ballotpedia 2026 Candidate Connection Survey)
“I will be fully committed to my constituents and their needs” (Ballotpedia 2026 Candidate Connection Survey)

Robby Robbins

Robby Robbins is an incumbent Republican member of the South Carolina House of Representatives representing House District 97 (COLLETON,DORCHESTER). According to the South Carolina Legislature official member biography, Robby Robbins's professional background is listed as Attorney and education includes Graduated Univ. of S.C., B.A., 1984; J.D., 1987. In the 126th South Carolina General Assembly, Robby Robbins serves on the House Ethics Com.; Judiciary committees.

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“South Carolina needs more power, and part of the answer is right here. Santee Cooper and Dominion are rebuilding the retired Canadys plant in Colleton County as a natural gas station — new investment and good jobs for our community.” (Campaign Website)
“Build where we need to build, and protect what makes the Lowcountry home. Robby helped write South Carolina's seven-million-acre conservation goal into law and opposes a data center in the ACE Basin.” (Campaign Website)

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