Biography
Bernie Scolaro is the Democratic candidate for the South Carolina House of Representatives, District 118, in the November 3, 2026 general election, where incumbent Bill Herbkersman (R) is also on the ballot.[1][2] In a Ballotpedia survey, he described himself as a retired public school counselor, former president of his local teachers' association and former school board member.[3]
Scolaro lists his profession as retired.[1] In a Ballotpedia survey, he said he lives in Sun City (Bluffton), grew up in New York and worked in Iowa.[3] He advanced from the Democratic primary without appearing on the ballot after the June 9, 2026 primary was canceled.[1]
Scolaro said in the survey that he is passionate about education and civil rights, and that he supports public education and the recruitment and retention of quality teachers.[3] He also said community resources must be affordable and accessible, and that seniors, veterans and working families must be able to afford to live or retire in the area.[3]
- 1.Bernie Scolaro - Ballotpedia · Ballotpedia Reference
- 2.South Carolina House of Representatives elections, 2026 - Ballotpedia · Ballotpedia Reference
- 3.Bernie Scolaro - 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 118
Bernie Scolaro is on the Nov 3, 2026 ballot for South Carolina House District 118 as D. Not researched in depth — candidate list only.
