Biography
Polly Elbertse is the Democratic candidate for South Carolina House of Representatives District 20 in the November 3, 2026 general election, running against incumbent Stephen Frank (R).[1][2] A dental hygienist, she says she is focused on health care and education.[2][3]
According to Ballotpedia, Polly Elbertse earned a bachelor's degree from Wake Forest University and has worked as a dental hygienist.[2] In a Ballotpedia survey, she described herself as the mother of two girls who works as a dental hygienist in a pediatric dental office.[3]
Elbertse said in the survey that the legislature should enact policies that improve quality of life for all South Carolinians, especially the most vulnerable.[3] Her stated priorities include making health care more accessible and billing more transparent, investing in public education, stewardship of natural resources and incentivizing sustainable economic development.[3]
- 1.South Carolina House of Representatives elections, 2026 · Ballotpedia Reference
- 2.Polly Elbertse - Ballotpedia · Ballotpedia Reference
- 3.Polly Elbertse - 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 20
Polly Elbertse is on the Nov 3, 2026 ballot for South Carolina House District 20 as D. Not researched in depth — candidate list only.
