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South Carolina House District 124

The South Carolina House of Representatives consists of 124 part-time citizen legislators elected every two years to represent our state's 124 separate single-member districts. The current House membership is made up of 79 Republicans and 44 Democrats with 1 vacancy. As outlined by our State's Constitution, the General Assembly's annual session begins on the second Tuesday in January and runs through the second Thursday in May.

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    Shauna Bishop
    (Dem)

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    Shannon Erickson
    (Rep)

Biographical Information

What are your top three legislative priorities, and why do they matter specifically for the district?

Where do you stand on school choice, charter schools, and voucher programs?

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How will you handle pressure from party leadership when it conflicts with the needs of your district?

Brief Bio Shauna Bishop is a candidate for SC House District 124. A Beaufort resident since 2014, she brings more than 30 years of leadership experience in healthcare and technology, including serving as Director of eHealth at Beaufort Memorial Hospital. Bishop is running to strengthen public education, expand access to healthcare, support economic opportunity, and put the needs of District 124 first. Inspired by the legacy of Robert Smalls, she believes public service is about people, not politics.
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1. Strengthen Public Education Ensure every child has access to a high-quality public education by investing in teachers, improving classroom resources, and supporting safe learning environments. Strong schools strengthen families, communities, and South Carolina’s future workforce. 2. Increase Access to Affordable Healthcare Expand access to primary and preventive care, especially in rural and underserved areas. Promote solutions that lower healthcare costs, improve health outcomes, and reduce unnecessary emergency room visits. 3. Expand Housing and Economic Opportunity Remove barriers to affordable housing, support workforce development, and encourage responsible economic growth so working families, teachers, healthcare workers.
I support parental involvement and educational options, but I oppose policies that undermine public schools by diverting significant public funding away from them. South Carolina should strengthen public education while ensuring accountability for any school choice programs that receive taxpayer support.
Data centers must not be allowed in environmentally sensitivity areas like the Ace Basin. We must require all data centers to be transparent about their water and energy use, use reclaimed water, protect local water supplies during droughts, and increase the use of renewable energy. South Carolina can support economic growth while safeguarding the natural resources future generations depend on.
My first responsibility is to the people of District 124. Political parties play an important role in our democracy. I will be elected to represent my constituents. The district was once represented by Robert Smalls, who demonstrated the courage to stand by his principles even when it was difficult. I will strive to honor that legacy by exercising independent judgment, listening to the people I serve, and doing what is right for the district. When party leadership and the needs of Beaufort, Port Royal, and Lady’s Island align, I will work with them. When they conflict, I will put the people of District 124 first. My votes will be guided by facts, transparency, and accountability to the citizens.
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