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David Robinson

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David Robinson

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SC-02 Democratic nominee?

$104.59

JUN 10, 2026

Primary Election

Party selects its nominee.

Overview

Current roleU.S. Army veteran

PartyDemocratic

Political ideologyLiberal Democrat

GenderMale

LocationSouth Carolina

BackgroundU.S. Army veteran

EducationHoward University (pursued Computer Engineering; academic scholarship)

Notable personal detailsDavid Robinson II is a Democratic candidate for the U.S. House in South Carolina's 2nd Congressional District and was the party's 2024 nominee. He is a U.S. Army disabled combat veteran of Operation Enduring Freedom and has worked as a truck driver and small-business owner in the trucking industry. He is a Columbia, South Carolina resident and attended Howard University on an academic scholarship, pursuing computer engineering.

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fec.gov davidrobinsonforcongress.com electionhistory.scvotes.gov wistv.com washingtonpost.com fspolitics.com abccolumbia.com ballotready.org brandonsun.com sc.onair.cc en.wikipedia.org psc.sc.gov epsilon.creativecirclecdn.com s3.amazonaws.com reddit.com boilermakers.org secure.in.gov aol.com politics1.com elections2024.thehill.com sccourts.org ethics.sc.gov justfacts.votesmart.org axios.com static.politico.com go.politico.com politico.com cdn.ballotpedia.org

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.

News

AINews Summary

Last updatedMay 19, 2026

David Robinson is in the news because South Carolina is preparing to redraw its congressional map ahead of the midterms, which could affect the timing of primaries and the shape of House districts. The redistricting push follows a Supreme Court Voting Rights Act ruling and is part of a broader Republican effort in Southern states that could shift several seats. No final South Carolina map has been adopted yet, so the impact on Robinson remains uncertain.

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Articles

HCHartford Courant5 days ago