Biography
Michanna Tate is the Democratic candidate for the South Carolina House of Representatives, District 14, in the November 3, 2026 general election, where Rick Shealy (R) and Henry Jones (United Citizens Party) are also on the ballot and there is no incumbent.[1][2] In a Ballotpedia survey, she described herself as a licensed South Carolina attorney and manager of a pack and ship store in Laurens.[3]
Tate graduated from Southside High School, earned a bachelor's degree from Howard University in 2004 and a graduate degree there in 2006, and received a law degree from the Stetson University College of Law in 2011.[1] In a Ballotpedia survey, she said she studied biology at Howard, worked as a molecular microbiologist and science professor, and was admitted to the State Bar in 2012.[3] She said she works as managing attorney at Access Law LLC and previously served as an attorney and prosecutor for the South Carolina Department of Public Safety.[3]
Tate advanced from the Democratic primary without appearing on the ballot after the June 9, 2026 primary was canceled.[1] In her survey, she listed "I will listen first" among her campaign messages and said she would focus on issues affecting District 14.[3]
- 1.Michanna Tate - Ballotpedia · Ballotpedia Reference
- 2.South Carolina House of Representatives elections, 2026 - Ballotpedia · Ballotpedia Reference
- 3.Michanna Tate - 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 14
Michanna Tate is on the Nov 3, 2026 ballot for South Carolina House District 14 as D. Not researched in depth — candidate list only.