Jason Belton
Democratic candidate for Secretary of State in South Carolina
South Carolina Secretary of State winner?
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NOV 7, 2026
General Election
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NOV 7, 2026Candidate Overview
Key details about the candidate’s background, party, office sought and current campaign.
Current roleLabor organizer
PartyDemocratic
Political ideologyModerate Democrat
GenderMale
LocationSouth Carolina
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BackgroundLabor organizer
Notable personal detailsJason Belton is the Democratic nominee for South Carolina Secretary of State in the November 3, 2026 general election. He has described himself as a community organizer and business and nonprofit consultant, and he has served as Vice President of the Greater Columbia Central Labor Council. His campaign platform emphasizes government transparency, streamlined business/nonprofit filings, and changes aimed at election administration oversight.
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Economy & Taxes
Jason Belton’s campaign emphasizes making state services more efficient for small businesses and nonprofits, cutting bureaucratic hurdles, and using existing state buildings at no additional cost to taxpayers. His public campaign material focuses on reducing red tape and improving access rather than on raising taxes or expanding spending.
Climate & Energy
Belton’s publicly visible campaign materials do not lay out a detailed climate or energy agenda. A candidate guide characterizes him as opposing climate mandates, which points toward a market-friendly, anti-regulatory posture rather than an aggressive climate-policy platform.
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