Claiborne Linvill

Claiborne Linvill (Democratic Party) is running for election to the South Carolina House of Representatives to represent District 3. She is on the ballot in the general election on November 3, 2026. The Democratic primary for this office on June 9, 2026, was canceled.

Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

After four years serving on Pickens County Council, Claiborne Linvill is ready to represent the Clemson/Central/Six Mile/Norris area in the State House. With a focus on common-sense leadership and productivity, she will work diligently for a more affordable quality of life, better schools, and less government intervention.

Elected to Pickens County Council in 2022, Claiborne has been a champion for family issues, balancing growth, and improving our local roads. She is a founding committee member of Lakes & Bridges Charter School, is a former Girl Scout and Cub Scout leader as well as a rec softball coach, and she previously served on the board of directors of the Community Foundation of Greater Clemson. Claiborne lives in Clemson with her husband, two daughters, her mother-in-law, and their rescue dog. The family are active members of Holy Trinity Episcopal Church.

Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

IMPROVE AFFORDABILITY

Focus on improving access to healthcare, childcare and attainable housing, and lower taxes for working families.SUPPORT PUBLIC EDUCATION

Give teachers the tools they need, instituting reforms like increased play, decreased testing and expanded reading programs, to better prepare students for college and careers.REFORM STATE GOVERNMENT

Put an end to government overreach, increase transparency and focus on priorities like improving our roads and lowering the cost of living.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Two of my key passions are expanding high quality childcare and making South Carolina more resilient. My work on county council has allowed me to attend trainings and work with experts around the state on both of these issues. When it comes to caring for and educating our youngest children, helping more families work, making SC businesses more successful, caring for our environment, mitigating future disasters and ensuring smart development, I am experienced, passionate, and ready to make a difference at the state house.