Biography
Ashley Painter is the Democratic candidate for the South Carolina House of Representatives, District 117, in the November 3, 2026 general election, where incumbent Jordan Pace (R) is also on the ballot.[1][2] In a Ballotpedia survey, she described herself as a railroad wife, mother of two boys, small business owner and homemaker.[3]
Painter earned a bachelor's degree from Grand Canyon University in 2021, and her listed profession is social work.[1] In a Ballotpedia survey, she said she holds a degree in sociology with an emphasis in social work and has worked as a family therapist, in foster care and adoption services, and as a drug and alcohol counselor.[3] She said she entered foster care at 15 and aged out at 18.[3]
Painter advanced from the Democratic primary without appearing on the ballot after the June 9, 2026 primary was canceled.[1] In her survey, she listed affordable healthcare, safe and accessible childcare, support for small businesses and protecting women's lives and autonomy among her priorities, and she called for South Carolina to expand Medicaid.[3]
- 1.Ashley Painter - Ballotpedia · Ballotpedia Reference
- 2.South Carolina House of Representatives elections, 2026 - Ballotpedia · Ballotpedia Reference
- 3.Ashley Painter - Ballotpedia Candidate Connection survey responses (2026) · Ballotpedia Candidate's own words
Researched from the cited sources on 2026-10-21. Not yet independently fact-checked.
South Carolina House District 117
Ashley Painter is on the Nov 3, 2026 ballot for South Carolina House District 117 as D. Not researched in depth — candidate list only.
