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Education
BA - Howard University, J.D. - Univ. of SC
Qualifications
Elected to S.C House of Representative -2006, past chairman of Health and Environmental Affairs Subcommittee
Campaign Phone
803-734-3061
Campaign Email
chrishartlawsc@gmail.com
Over the past 20 years I have always supported fully funding public education and expanding 4k kindergarten for all of our children. the earlier our children start the learning process; it will pay huge dividends for our state for future generations. I will continue to support economic development and financial advancements for all of our communities.
Expanding Medicaid has been a major issue in our state and we need to expand Medicaid and healthcare to those who are financially unable to purchase private healthcare. Also, continue the outreach to underserved communities to educate and inform our citizens on living healthy lifestyles and healthy food options. If our citizens are healthy, our state is healthy
We have to ensure data centers are responsive to the communities in which they locate. It is important for the legislature to pass regulations to ensure data centers are not polluting our environment and using a disproportionate amount of our natural resources.
Education
Bachelor’s degree from James Madison University
Qualifications
I’m not a politician at all but I am a person with a voice that wants to be the voice for everyone !
Campaign Phone
8034040483
Every eligible South Carolinian should be able to vote easily, and every voter should be able to trust the result. I don't see security and access as competing goals. Done well, each strengthens the other. Here is what I support. Voter ID is already the law in South Carolina, and I support keeping it. But an ID requirement only works if it's fair in practice. That means free IDs, easy access to the offices that issue them, and real help for seniors, rural residents, and anyone without transportation, so no eligible voter is turned away over paperwork. I support a paper record of every vote and routine, transparent post-election audits. Audits aren't an accusation. They're how we show voters the count was right, regardless of who won.
Access to health care shouldn't depend on your income or your zip code. In District 73 and across South Carolina, too many working families skip care because of cost, distance, or a lack of providers. Having worked with hospitals and healthcare systems throughout my career, I've seen where the system works and where it fails people. Here's what I support. Many low-income families live in areas with few doctors, and getting to an appointment can mean lost wages or a long drive. I support expanding community health centers and free clinics, which provide affordable primary care on a sliding scale, and helping rural hospitals and clinics stay open. I also support expanding telehealth by keeping broadband investment.
Data centers can bring real investment and high-paying jobs to South Carolina, especially to rural counties that need them. They also use enormous amounts of electricity and water, and the state shouldn't let ordinary families, farmers, or small businesses pay the price. I support growth with guardrails.
