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Ernest Mackins

Ernest Mackins

Democratic candidate for U.S. House in South Carolina

Live Odds — SC-03 Democratic nominee?

Current prediction-market probability for the candidate, updated as market prices change.

1%chance to win

$8.9KJUN 10, 2026

Candidate Overview

Key details about the candidate’s background, party, office sought and current campaign.

Current roleEducator

PartyDemocratic

LocationSouth Carolina

BackgroundEducator

EducationConverse University — Doctorate (Educational Leadership and Administration) (2021)

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Notable personal detailsErnest Edward Mackins is a Democratic candidate for the U.S. House of Representatives in South Carolina’s 3rd Congressional District (2026 cycle). He has worked in South Carolina public education, including roles in business/marketing/computer technology education and as an assistant principal. He served in the Army National Guard from 1993 to 2002 and earned a doctorate in educational leadership from Converse University.

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Political Positions

LiberalConservative

Economy & Taxes

Opposes tax increases and emphasizes not raising taxes; his campaign platform includes a pledge to stop tax hikes and highlights a record of not voting to raise taxes during local service. The position favors preventing tax increases rather than advocating expanded taxation or redistribution.

Immigration & Border

The candidate has listed immigration among the issues he wants to address but has not published detailed policy positions on border enforcement, asylum, deportation, or pathways to legal status. Available public materials (campaign site and local party profile) mention immigration in a list of priorities but contain no concrete proposals or specific stance. A major candidate survey (MPP voter guide) shows he did not respond, leaving policy direction unclear.

Latest News

AINews Summary
Last updatedJul 15, 2026

Ernest Mackins is in the news because he is listed as a candidate in South Carolina’s June 9, 2026 primary elections. The available report is a voter guide covering the primary contests for governor, U.S. Senate, U.S. House, and other offices. No results or other specific developments about Mackins are reported in the provided summary.

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Articles
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Campaign Fundraising

Latest report: Cycle 2026

Campaign finance totals from the latest available reporting period.

Total raisedCash on hand
$1.5K
$1.1K
$734
$367
$0

2026

Latest
Year
Total raised
Cash on hand
Total spent
Burn rate

Cycle 2026

$1.5K
$373.90
$1.1K
$61.04

Source: FEC

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