Election Information:The Statewide Democratic and Republican Primary Elections will be held Tuesday, June 9, 2026. You may vote in either the Republican or the Democratic primary. Your address indicates you live in the district for this race.EARLY VOTING: If you prefer to vote prior to June 9, 2026, you can vote during a two-week early voting period Monday, May 26 through Friday, June 5. Early voting centers are open Monday to Friday, excluding holidays, from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Early voting locations are specific to the county in which you are registered to vote. For your location, check your county Voter Registration and Elections website or SCVOTES.gov.ABSENTEE VOTING: You may be eligible to vote absentee by mail. For details on eligibility and how to submit your request, see this SC Election Commission Voting Absentee page: https://www.scvotes.gov/absentee-voting.Position Description:One of two legislative chambers in the SC General Assembly, the House of Representatives is composed of 124 part-time members, one from each of the state’s geographic House districts, elected to 2-year terms in November of even-numbered years. Members must be citizens of both the United States and South Carolina and be at least 21 years old. State representatives create and amend state laws, pass an annual state budget, and redraw district lines every 10 years.
Campaign Phone
803-238-0331
Campaign Email
lawmoore74@gmail.com
Education
USC, BA in Political Science
Qualifications
A political science graduate from USC, I have a lifelong interest in politics and how that can improve the lives of people. I met Rev. Jackson as a college student and we became friends. My work with Rainbow Push gave me a civil rights perspective on voter access. I have helped with many Dem campaigns. I was Pol Dir for B Sanders SC 2016. I am Dir of a statewide nonprofit that led the push for early voting.
I lead Carolina for All which pushed for an early voting bill that I co-wrote, which eventually led to a Republican-backed bill for 2 weeks of early voting, the first progressive change in SC voting laws since Reconstruction days.
Medicaid Expansion. I also support Universal Healthcare.
A moratorium on data centers. Any bill that would stop data centers until the General Assembly establishes a comprehensive oversight and approval process.
Campaign Email
info@patrickltate.com
Education
BA in Social Science/Education & Psychology ; MBA/Project Management with P.M. Certification; EdD/Higher Education; Post Doctoral in Organizational Leadership(June '26)
Qualifications
30+ years in Education; 20+ years running a business; Combat Veteran in Desert Shield/Storm; Active certified educator in S.C.
I support secure, transparent elections that remain accessible to every eligible voter in South Carolina. We should maintain paper ballots and require routine audits to verify results, while strengthening cybersecurity and chain-of-custody procedures. Voter ID laws should remain, but IDs must be free and easy to obtain. I support expanded early voting and secure absentee options for seniors, military, and those with disabilities. Investing in trained poll workers and well-equipped polling sites will improve Election Day efficiency. Clear public communication and consistent accountability will build trust and ensure confidence in our elections.
I am for real, results-driven measures to make health care more accessible and affordable for low-income South Carolinians. This entails increasing access to primary care through the use of community health clinics and mobile health units, particularly in rural areas. I advocate increasing telehealth availability to further decrease wait times and travel, and that we ensure reliable broadband access. We need to also overcome workforce shortages and create incentives for doctors and nurses to practice in underserved communities. Maintaining coverage for pre-existing conditions and expansion of preventative care could provide long-term cost savings. Finally, I applaud greater price transparency and efforts to lower prescription drug costs
I support balanced, forward-looking regulation of data centers that protects communities while encouraging economic growth in South Carolina. This includes requiring clear zoning standards, environmental impact reviews, and responsible water and energy use. Data centers should contribute fairly to local infrastructure through impact fees and not shift costs to residents. I support transparency so communities understand projects before approval. We must also protect grid reliability and prioritize partnerships that use renewable energy where possible. Finally, these projects should deliver real local benefits, jobs, workforce development, and tax revenue, while operating responsibly and sustainably.
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