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South Carolina House, District 112

SC State House of Representatives -- The legislative power of the State of South Carolina is vested in a general assembly comprised of two chambers - the senate and the house of representatives. The SC House of Representatives consists of 124 part-time members elected every two years to represent the state's 124 single member districts. As part of the general assembly, the House of Representatives creates and amends laws that govern our state and must create and pass the state budget annually. The general assembly draws district lines for the SC House, SC Senate and US House every 10 years after each census. Representatives must be citizens of the United States and the state of South Carolina, at least twenty-one years old at the time of their election, and residents of the district in which they are elected. All representatives are up for election during the same even year election cycle.NOTE:This candidate’s responses were not available before our publication deadline. Voters are welcome to encourage the candidate to share their views. Updated responses will be posted as they are received.

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    Joe Bustos
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    Woody Sprouse
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    Brian Zuckerberg
    (Rep)

Biographical Information

What issues would you prioritize for your own work in the statehouse and related to that, what committees are you most interested in and qualified to serve on?

What is your opinion on how the state should approach income and property tax policy while ensuring sustainable funding for statewide and local services for residents and families? How do you think that balance should be achieved?

When considering legislation that affects personal freedoms or social policy, how do you ensure your decisions reflect the diverse views and needs of the people you represent?

Please share your position on South Carolina’s school voucher program. What steps would you take to ensure that public tax dollars directed to private education providers are used transparently and produce measurable benefits for students?

South Carolina’s growing energy demand has led to proposals for new natural gas plants and increased load from data centers. How would you work to keep energy rates affordable for residents while ensuring that new energy development is environmentally responsible?

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Campaign Phone 3144225509
Website and/or You-Tube Video http://Sprouseforhouse.com
Education BA Psychology
Experience entrepreneur 45 years of business experience in Reinsurance Nationally
Campaign Email woody.sprouse@gmail.com
state income tax roads and infrastructure school choice Beach erosion Insurance committee
I think we need to reduce the state income tax over 4 years while also going through the budget to eliminate excess waste of funds
i believe as a representative we are called to represent all citizens of the district not a subsection so i will hold meet ups and also meet individuals
i support the expansion of the school voucher system as well to open the choice to any school including home schools as long as the state can implement protocol to monitor the increase in student learning and test scores
i believe we need to continue to work with the utility to modernize our energy grid as well look for new ways to environmentally build new plants as well as encouraging data centers to self contain and create their own power grid

Campaign Phone 6318072255
Website and/or You-Tube Video http://www.votebrianzuckerberg.com
Facebook @bcrzaf on TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, X
Education Bachelors Degree
Experience Finance
Top 3 Priorities: 1. South Carolina is full 2. American Jobs and Taxes for Americans Only 3. Protecting Our Environment and Southern Culture

Committees I am interested in: Education and Public Works Reg., Admin. Proc., AI and Cybersecurity Labor, Commerce and Industry Government Efficiency and Legislative Oversight

I believe South Carolina is at maximum capacity. Our traffic is unmanageable, and we are rapidly destroying our environment. For example, the plan to bulldoze nearly 4,000 acres of wetlands in Cainhoy, a habitat to numerous endangered species, to make way for more housing will only worsen our congestion. Meanwhile, the cost of housing has skyrocketed, becoming completely unaffordable for many residents. Our infrastructure is already falling behind, and our unique South Carolina culture is being quickly diluted.

Furthermore, I believe it is a betrayal of the American worker when companies outsource jobs to other countries or prioritize foreign visa holders over our own talented, educated workforce. With college graduate unemployment at record levels and our middle class struggling, when companies refuse to hire Americans, they are only adding to the problem.

Finally, our beautiful environment and precious wildlife must be protected. Our natural landscape is the heart of South Carolina, yet it is being systematically dismantled. I will champion the preservation of our wetlands and open spaces, which are essential not only for our ecosystem but for the flood mitigation and quality of life and Southern way of life that our residents depend on.

I’m completely against raising taxes. My goal is to lower them, not increase the burden on you. To keep the budget balanced, I’ll push for thorough audits to cut government waste, get tough on those abusing our social programs such as illegal immigrants and career criminals, and end corporate tax handouts like the ones currently going to data centers.

I am committed to holding corporations accountable for abandoning South Carolina's workforce. To ensure we prioritize our own people, I propose tax increases for companies that fail to maintain a majority local workforce or prioritize non-citizens over American workers. Conversely, businesses that invest in South Carolinians will not see their taxes raised by a single cent.

All revenue generated from these fees, combined with the savings from cutting government waste and corporate handouts, will be dedicated exclusively to the people of this state. My priorities are clear. Provide competitive pay for our teachers and first responders, modernize our infrastructure to reduce traffic, support families with paid parental leave, and help South Carolinians afford their first home. We don’t need a tax hike. We need a government that finally prioritizes our educators, our public safety heroes, and our hardworking families over special interests.
I am running to represent the core values and foundational principles of Conservative South Carolina, not to cater to every passing trend or diverse viewpoint that drifts away from our heritage. My legislative focus is rooted in a commitment to getting back to our conservative roots. Prioritizing personal responsibility, constitutional governance, and the traditional Christian values that built this nation. I am driven by a sense of duty to uphold moral integrity, and I will consistently advocate for policies that reflect the principles that have made America strong.

While my guiding principles are unwavering, I am fully committed to listening to the people of my district. I believe that true representation means having a two-way conversation with constituents. Hearing their concerns and advocating for their interests within the framework of the conservative principles they elected me to uphold. I am driven by a sense of duty to act with moral integrity and will always prioritize the voices and values of the community I represent.
I believe this program is not using "public" dollars to fund private education. Rather, it is intended to return taxpayer funds to the taxpayer families who choose the private route. I believe the ESTF's digital wallet system is an excellent foundation for ensuring transparency and accountability. To further demonstrate the value of this program, I support establishing a baseline of public school test scores and conducting a formal comparison against results from private providers after a few years to measure student success. If there is a measurable improvement or demand, then we should continue to expand the program.
First, let me make it crystal clear that data centers must pay for every watt of electricity they consume. There will be no special government subsidies, nor any costs offloaded onto the taxpayer. Second, I support the expansion of South Carolina's energy grid, provided that it directly benefits South Carolinians and does not destroy our beautiful environment. These companies must prioritize hiring local South Carolinian talent, and work around our nature. I also support for the expansion of clean energy sources, such as nuclear power, while maintaining a pragmatic approach that does not ban or limit other energy sources such as natural gas.