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David Robinson

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SC-02 Democratic nominee?

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JUN 24, 2026

Primary Election

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Overview

Current roleU.S. Army veteran (combat engineer)

PartyDemocratic

Political ideologyLiberal Democrat

GenderMale

LocationSouth Carolina

BackgroundU.S. Army veteran (combat engineer)

EducationHoward University (academic scholarship; studied computer engineering—did not complete, per campaign biography)

Notable personal detailsRoger David Robinson Jr (often styled as David Robinson II) is a Democratic candidate for the U.S. House in South Carolina’s 2nd Congressional District. He is a Columbia, South Carolina resident, a U.S. Army disabled combat veteran of Operation Enduring Freedom, and a former trucking small-business owner. He founded the Daniel Robinson Foundation following the 2021 disappearance of his son, geologist Daniel Robinson, and has centered part of his public work on missing-persons issues.

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fec.gov docquery.fec.gov davidrobinsonforcongress.com scdp.org en.wikipedia.org fspolitics.com readthedonation.com scdailygazette.com thecandidate.com webforms.fec.gov infosekolah.net electionhistory.scvotes.gov lex-co.sc.gov reddit.com aol.com ballotready.org wistv.com politics1.com sc.onair.cc elections2024.thehill.com sccourts.org ethics.sc.gov developer.ballotpedia.org voterguide.ballotpedia.org cba.ballotpedia.org legislation.ballotpedia.org donate.ballotpedia.org cdn.ballotpedia.org history.house.gov senate.gov clerk.house.gov justfacts.votesmart.org whitehouse.gov joewilson.house.gov house.gov energy.senate.gov

Positions

LiberalConservative

Economy & Taxes

Supports federal investments to create jobs and expand job training, tax incentives and credits for small businesses, clean energy, and family/childcare tax credits; supports a living wage and measures to strengthen worker rights and workforce development.

Healthcare

Supports expanding access to quality healthcare, lowering healthcare and prescription costs, and securing funding/grants to expand community health and hospital infrastructure in rural and underserved areas. Emphasizes improving access for veterans, seniors, and communities disproportionately affected by conditions like sickle cell disease.

Abortion & Reproductive Rights

Supports reproductive rights and stands up for reproductive rights. No public detailed policy (e.g., specific gestational limits or proposals) is provided on his campaign website or linked materials.

Climate & Energy

Supports modernizing the power grid, investing in clean/ resilient energy infrastructure, and enhancing climate change initiatives while emphasizing reliable and affordable energy. Advocates climate resilience and regional collaboration to support clean-energy transition and smart growth in SC-02.

Public Safety & Guns

Supports pushing for common-sense gun laws.

Latest Insights

SC-02 Democratic nominee?

Fresh primary-result reporting shows Robinson at 41.03% to Pruitt’s 19.97%, and the market has repriced Robinson to 77%, making him the clear favorite in the SC-02 Democratic nominee race.

77%

News

AINews Summary

Last updatedJun 13, 2026

David Robinson is in the news because South Carolina is preparing to redraw its congressional map ahead of the midterms, a move that could affect the state’s House districts and election timing. The redistricting push comes after a Supreme Court Voting Rights Act ruling that has triggered similar map changes across several Southern states. The reports suggest the broader effect could be significant for Black-held and Democratic-held seats, though South Carolina’s final map is still pending.

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Articles

HCHartford Courant30 days ago