Updated Oct 16, 2026, 2:28 PM ET
Democratic · 3 November 2026

Eunice Lehmacher

Eunice Lehmacher, a social worker and former Democratic nominee for state representative, is the Democratic nominee for South Carolina's 3rd congressional district in 2026 against Republican incumbent Sheri Biggs.

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    The article covers the Union County, NC U.S. House District 8 race between Republican incumbent Mark Harris and Democratic challenger Colby Watson, with Green Party candidate Bo Whitehead also on the ballot.

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  2. The Political Beat Candidate Guide: North Carolina State House District 110

    The article is a candidate guide for North Carolina State House District 110 on WSOC TV.

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  3. How to view a sample ballot before voting in the 2026 midterm election

    North Carolina voters can request a sample ballot from the NC State Board of Elections for their mailing address, showing all races relevant to that address.

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  4. Tate celebrates multiple endorsements in race for SC House District 14 | News

    Topic: Michanna Talley Tate, a Democratic candidate for South Carolina House of Representatives District 14 (Laurens County), announces multiple endorsements, including from former DNC Chair Jaime Harrison.

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Biography & Campaign Analysis

2026 race

Eunice Lehmacher, a social worker who was the Democratic nominee for state representative in 2020 and 2024, is the party's nominee in the 2026 election for South Carolina's 3rd congressional district.

The district takes in the Piedmont area of northwestern South Carolina, including Anderson and Greenwood, and its incumbent is Republican Sheri Biggs, who was elected with 71.7% of the vote in 2024.

In the Democratic primary, Lehmacher won 53.4% of the vote to defeat Ernest Mackins, an educator and the 2022 nominee for state representative. In the general election on November 3, 2026, Lehmacher faces Biggs, who is running for re-election.