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Neal Collins

RState Representative · District 5

On the ballot Nov 3, 2026: South Carolina House District 5

Biography

Neal Collins is a Republican member of the South Carolina House of Representatives, representing District 5, who assumed office in 2014 and is seeking re-election in the November 3, 2026 general election.[1][2]

Collins advanced from the June 9, 2026 Republican primary for District 5, in which Ballotpedia reports he defeated Brandy Tarleton, 55.9 percent to 44.1 percent.[1] According to Ballotpedia, he was assigned to the House Ethics Committee and the Ways and Means Committee for the 2025-2026 session, and earlier served on the House Judiciary Committee, including as second vice chairman in 2021-2022.[1]

  1. 1.Neal Collins · Ballotpedia Reference
  2. 2.South Carolina House of Representatives elections, 2026 · Ballotpedia Reference

Researched from the cited sources on 2026-10-21. Not yet independently fact-checked.

South Carolina House District 5

Neal Collins is on the Nov 3, 2026 ballot for South Carolina House District 5 as R. Not researched in depth — candidate list only.

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Other candidates for this seat

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Votes by issue

Their recorded votes on bills that divided the chamber (unanimous votes left out), grouped by topic. A bill can sit under more than one topic. "With" and "against" compare each vote with how most Republicans voted. How topics are assigned

Where they stood out

Voted against most of their party on 18 of 266 party-divided votes on file.

Most often on: Education & families (11), Health & care (2), Jobs & cost of living (2)

  • Ivermectin

    What it does: Allows adults 18 and older to buy FDA-approved human-use ivermectin over the counter at pharmacies without a prescription, kept behind the counter, with Board of Pharmacy screening and information rules and dispensing…

    Voted yes · most Republicans voted no · Democrats 25–0, Republicans 33–37

    Jun 25, 2026Official record ↗

  • Charlie Kirk Memorial Highway

    What it does: Asks the Department of Transportation to name the part of U.S. Highway 76 in Laurens County from the Greenville County line to S.C. Highway 101 the "Charlie Kirk Memorial Highway" and erect signs.

    Voted no · most Republicans voted yes · Democrats 0–29, Republicans 75–2

    Mar 5, 2026Official record ↗

  • "Charlie Kirk Memorial Bridge"

    What it does: Asks the Department of Transportation to name the bridge over the Little River on U.S. Highway 378 between Huguenot Parkway and Holiday Road in McCormick County the "Charlie Kirk Memorial Bridge" and erect signs.

    Voted no · most Republicans voted yes · Democrats 0–28, Republicans 75–1

    Mar 5, 2026Official record ↗

  • Appropriations Bill, 2025-2026

    Amends the bill to bar state-supported colleges, public school districts and charter school districts from receiving appropriated funds if they require students to show proof of COVID-19 vaccination for enrollment, on-campus instruction or on-campus residence. (AI-written)

    What it does: On the version voted May 28, 2025: Sets South Carolina's state budget for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2025, appropriating money and providing revenue for the ordinary expenses of state government and setting rul…

    Voted no · most Republicans voted yes · Democrats 0–26, Republicans 39–33

    May 6, 2025Official record ↗

  • Education Scholarship Trust Fund

    What it does: On the version voted Feb 26, 2025: Changes the Education Scholarship Trust Fund: drops the prior public-school attendance requirement, ends the income limit and 15,000-student cap from 2027-28 so participation depends…

    Voted no · most Republicans voted yes · Democrats 1–28, Republicans 71–4

    May 1, 2025Official record ↗

How this is counted

Their votes on the most contested roll calls

The votes in their chamber that came out closest and most divided by party, among those they voted on. How we rank

See all their split votes

Substantive votes concern legislation or nominations; procedural votes concern how the chamber considers them. A Yes vote applies to the motion shown, which may not be final passage.

H 3305 · SC HOUSE

Supplemental Appropriations

YesVOTED

Motion: Invoke the Previous Question (Cloture)

Passed 94–18·Procedural·Aug 25, 2026Roll call ↗
H 3305 · SC HOUSE

Supplemental Appropriations

YesVOTED

Motion: Table Amendment 1A Amendment number 1A

Passed 95–17·Procedural·Aug 25, 2026Roll call ↗
H 3305 · SC HOUSE

Supplemental Appropriations

YesVOTED

Motion: Table Amendment 2A Amendment number 2A

Passed 78–21·Procedural·Aug 25, 2026Roll call ↗
H 3305 · SC HOUSE

Supplemental Appropriations

NoVOTED

Motion: Table Motion to Waive Rule 4.8

Failed 15–96·Procedural·Aug 25, 2026Roll call ↗
H 3305 · SC HOUSE

Supplemental Appropriations

YesVOTED

Motion: Waive Rule 4.8

Passed 95–15·Substantive·Aug 25, 2026Roll call ↗
H 3305 · SC HOUSE

Supplemental Appropriations

YesVOTED

Motion: Concur in Senate Amendments

Passed 96–15·Substantive·Aug 25, 2026Roll call ↗
H 5126 · SC HOUSE

Budget

YesVOTED

Motion: Proviso to 117.220

Appropriates money and provides revenues for the ordinary expenses of state government for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2026, regulates how those funds are spent, and sets other provisions for operating state government that year.

AI summary — read the bill text ↗
Passed 105–10·Substantive·Aug 11, 2026Roll call ↗
H 5126 · SC HOUSE

Budget

YesVOTED

Motion: Adopt Conference Report

Appropriates money and provides revenues for the ordinary expenses of state government for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2026, regulates how those funds are spent, and sets other provisions for operating state government that year.

AI summary — read the bill text ↗
Passed 100–17·Substantive·Aug 11, 2026Roll call ↗
H 4042 · SC HOUSE

Ivermectin

YesVOTED

Motion: Table Motion to Reconsider

On the version voted Jun 25, 2026: Allows adults 18 and older to buy FDA-approved human-use ivermectin over the counter at pharmacies without a prescription, kept behind the counter, with Board of Pharmacy screening and information rules and dispensing bans when contraindications exist.

AI summary — read the bill text ↗
Failed 43–51·Procedural·Aug 11, 2026Roll call ↗
H 3558 · SC HOUSE

Commissioners to Article V Convention

YesVOTED

Motion: Override Veto by the Governor

On the version voted Mar 5, 2025: Sets rules for commissioners who represent South Carolina at an Article V convention: the General Assembly names them in joint session, they must meet residency and other qualifications and take an oath, follow written instructions, and may be recalled.

AI summary — read the bill text ↗
Passed 74–27·Substantive·Jun 25, 2026Roll call ↗

Showing 10 of 664 votes in this collection. Coverage may be incomplete; each entry links to the official record.