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David Robinson

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Democrat

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 roleNonprofit founder

PartyDemocratic

Political ideologyLiberal Democrat

GenderMale

LocationSouth Carolina

BackgroundNonprofit founder

EducationHoward University (academic scholarship; studied computer engineering)

Notable personal detailsDavid Robinson II is a Democratic candidate from Columbia, South Carolina who has run for U.S. House in South Carolina’s 2nd Congressional District. He is a U.S. Army disabled combat veteran and has described service in Afghanistan with a combat engineering unit. He is the founder/president of the Daniel Robinson Foundation and has also described work in the trucking industry and as a small business owner.

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vrems.scvotes.sc.gov davidrobinsonforcongress.com danielrobinsonfoundation.org vote-usa.org fec.gov docquery.fec.gov scvotes.gov uploads.rov.sbcounty.gov cos.edu peo.on.ca electionhistory.scvotes.gov wbez.org elections.maryland.gov dl.ncsbe.gov tracer.sos.colorado.gov apps.npr.org portal.ct.gov en.wikipedia.org reddit.com aol.com ballotready.org wistv.com politics1.com fspolitics.com sc.onair.cc elections2024.thehill.com sccourts.org ethics.sc.gov timesofindia.indiatimes.com expressnews.com sports.yahoo.com basketballnetwork.net scdailygazette.com celebritynetworth.com southcarolinapublicradio.org billionaires.africa reutersconnect.com msn.com kiteandkeymedia.com tiktok.com joblo.com history.house.gov wikidata.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 updatedJul 15, 2026

David Robinson is in the news because South Carolina is preparing to redraw its congressional map ahead of the midterms, and that could affect the race he is involved in as a candidate. The redistricting push follows a Supreme Court Voting Rights Act ruling and is part of a broader Republican effort in Southern states that could reshape several House seats. The South Carolina plan is still pending, but it may move primary timing and trigger legal and political fights.

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Articles

HCHartford Courant2 months ago