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Robby Robbins

RState Representative · District 97

On the ballot Nov 3, 2026: South Carolina House District 97

Biography

Robby Robbins is a Republican state representative from Dorchester County who has represented South Carolina House District 97 since winning a May 2022 special election and is seeking re-election on November 3, 2026.[1][2][3] An attorney, he serves on the Judiciary and Ethics committees and faces Democrat Cathy Jaggars in the general election, according to Ballotpedia.[1][2]

Robby Robbins was born on May 5, 1962, in Charleston and earned a B.A. in 1984 and a J.D. in 1987 from the University of South Carolina, according to the House member page.[1] Ballotpedia reports that his career includes owning Robert Robbins LLC and working as an attorney at the Thurmond Kirchner & Timbes law firm, and that he served on the boards of Habitat for Humanity, Children in Crisis, the Dorchester Two Educational Foundation and the Summerville/Greater Dorchester County Chamber of Commerce.[2]

Robbins was commissioner of the South Carolina Department of Transportation for the First Congressional District from 2016 to 2022, according to the House member page.[1] The page says he was elected in a special election on May 17, 2022, to fill the unexpired term of Mandy Kimmons, who had resigned.[1] His committee assignments are Judiciary and Ethics.[1]

  1. 1.Representative Robby Robbins - Member Information · South Carolina Legislative Services Agency Official record
  2. 2.Robby Robbins · Ballotpedia Reference
  3. 3.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 97

Robby Robbins is on the Nov 3, 2026 ballot for South Carolina House District 97 as R. Not researched in depth — candidate list only.

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Other candidates for this seat

Cathy JaggarsCandidateDSouth Carolina House District 97South Carolina

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 7 of 295 party-divided votes on file.

Most often on: Health & care (3), Jobs & cost of living (3), Education & families (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 ↗

  • 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 ↗

  • Insurance Rate Reduction and Policy Holder Protection Act

    What it does: Moves the Insurance Fraud Division from the Attorney General to the Department of Insurance, bars roofing contractors from negotiating insurance claims or covering deductibles, creates a disaster-supply sales tax holi…

    Voted no · most Republicans voted yes · Democrats 6–25, Republicans 56–27

    Apr 1, 2026Official record ↗

  • Parental Rights

    What it does: On the version voted Feb 19, 2026: Declares parents' right to direct their children's upbringing, education and health care a fundamental right; requires parental consent before most health care for minors under 18; r…

    Voted no · most Republicans voted yes · Democrats 0–33, Republicans 67–13

    Feb 18, 2026Official record ↗

  • Intoxicating Hemp Beverages

    What it does: Bans the sale and possession of hemp-derived THC products except hemp beverages, which are limited to 5 milligrams of THC per 12-ounce can, sold only to people 21 and older through licensed liquor stores, and taxed li…

    Voted no · most Republicans voted yes · Democrats 2–29, Republicans 57–23

    Feb 4, 2026Official 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

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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

Not votingNO VOTE

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.