Biography
Julie Zimmerman is the Democratic candidate for South Carolina House of Representatives District 71, facing Republican incumbent Nathan Ballentine in the November 3, 2026 general election.[1] Ballotpedia lists her career experience as working as a therapist.[1]
Julie Zimmerman earned a high school diploma from Saluda High School, a bachelor's degree from the University of South Carolina, Aiken, in 1998, and a graduate degree from South University in 2003.[1] In a Ballotpedia survey, Zimmerman said she was born in Spartanburg and raised by two South Carolina public school teachers, and that she worked her way through USC Aiken while holding two jobs.[2] She said she then worked for 18 years in straight-commission sales in the industrial maintenance field and is now a licensed professional counselor.[2]
Zimmerman's survey responses listed responsible growth and smart use of tax dollars, women's rights, voting rights and civil rights, and protecting land, water and wildlife among her key campaign messages.[2] She also said she supports affordable healthcare, including mental health care, and better pay for teachers.[2]
- 1.Julie Zimmerman - Ballotpedia · Ballotpedia Reference
- 2.Julie Zimmerman - 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 71
Julie Zimmerman is on the Nov 3, 2026 ballot for South Carolina House District 71 as D. Not researched in depth — candidate list only.
