Biography
Jacqualyn Meadow is the Democratic candidate for South Carolina House of Representatives District 56, facing Republican incumbent Tim McGinnis in the November 3, 2026 general election.[1] In a Ballotpedia survey, she described herself as a lifelong educator, sports coach, leadership consultant and community advocate.[2]
Jacqualyn Meadow earned a high school diploma from Newtown High School, a bachelor's degree from the State University of New York, Oneonta in 1987, and a graduate degree from City University of New York, Lehman College in 1996.[1] Her career experience includes working as an educator and business owner.[1] In a Ballotpedia survey, Meadow said she is known as "Coach Meadow" and that her parents moved to the Grand Strand 30 years ago.[2]
Meadow said in the survey that she is running to focus on strengthening public education, supporting small businesses, investing in infrastructure, protecting taxpayers and improving flood mitigation in Horry County.[2] The priorities she listed were responsible growth and smart development, flood protection and stormwater management, protecting neighborhoods and property values, safe communities, and preserving quality of life.[2]
- 1.Jacqualyn Meadow - Ballotpedia · Ballotpedia Reference
- 2.Jacqualyn Meadow - Ballotpedia Candidate Connection survey, 2026 · Ballotpedia Candidate's own words
Researched from the cited sources on 2026-10-21. Not yet independently fact-checked.
South Carolina House District 56
Jacqualyn Meadow is on the Nov 3, 2026 ballot for South Carolina House District 56 as D. Not researched in depth — candidate list only.
