Biography
Josh Kendrick is the Democratic candidate for South Carolina House of Representatives District 22 in the November 3, 2026 general election, running against incumbent Paul Wickensimer (R).[1][2] A lawyer raised in Greenville, he says he is focused on education and support for small businesses.[2][3]
According to Ballotpedia, Josh Kendrick graduated from J.L. Mann High School, earned a bachelor's degree from Clemson University in 1999 and a law degree from the University of South Carolina School of Law in 2002, and has worked as a lawyer.[2] In a Ballotpedia survey, he said he was raised in Greenville, is a husband and the father of three daughters.[3]
Kendrick listed his campaign messages as government rather than politics, improving education in South Carolina by listening to students, teachers and administrators, and supporting small local businesses and incentives for better wages.[3] He named education and small business support as his policy priorities.[3]
- 1.South Carolina House of Representatives elections, 2026 · Ballotpedia Reference
- 2.Josh Kendrick - Ballotpedia · Ballotpedia Reference
- 3.Josh Kendrick - 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 22
Josh Kendrick is on the Nov 3, 2026 ballot for South Carolina House District 22 as D. Not researched in depth — candidate list only.
