Biography
Joe Madge is the Democratic candidate for the South Carolina House of Representatives, District 89, in the November 3, 2026 general election.[1][2] In a Ballotpedia survey, he described himself as an engineer with more than 30 years of experience who has lived in South Carolina for over 30 years.[3]
Joe Madge graduated from Paul V. Moore High School and earned a bachelor's degree from the University of Pennsylvania in 1990.[2] Ballotpedia lists his profession as engineer, and in a Ballotpedia survey he said he has more than 30 years of experience solving problems and has raised his family in South Carolina.[2][3]
Madge listed three campaign messages in the survey: improving affordability by increasing the minimum wage and reducing the cost of living, especially health care; improving infrastructure, including roads, bridges and public transport; and investing in public education, with a focus on students who plan to enter the job market after high school.[3] He said he is passionate about restoring checks and balances to government instead of one-party rule.[3]
- 1.South Carolina House of Representatives elections, 2026 - Ballotpedia · Ballotpedia Reference
- 2.Joe Madge - Ballotpedia · Ballotpedia Reference
- 3.Joe Madge: 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 89
Joe Madge is on the Nov 3, 2026 ballot for South Carolina House District 89 as D. Not researched in depth — candidate list only.
