District 98 Special Election
A Unique Opportunity to Flip a State House Seat!
Why It Matters
We have an excellent chance to flip a key House District seat!
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District 98 covers southeast Dorchester County with over 27,000 registered voters.
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Republican Chris Murphy held the seat for 15 years, backing abortion bans, permitless carry, and school vouchers.
He resigned August 20, 2025, triggering a special election on January 6, 2026. -
Three Democratic candidates will face off in the November 4th primary.
Why We Can Win
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Lots of Democrats: Over 12,000 District 98 residents voted for Kamala Harris in the 2024 election.
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High Motivation: There's a growing backlash to MAGA extremism..
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Low Turnout = Big Opportunity: With under 5,000 votes expected, just 2,500 votes can flip the seat.
Key Dates and Polling Locations
Primary
Early Voting
Early voting is available for all Dorchester County elections. Voters can visit any early voting center during the early voting period, present their Photo ID, and vote using the voting system like they would at their polling place on election day.
Early Voting Center Early Voting Period: Monday, October 20 through Friday, October 31 8:30 a.m. - 5:00pm
On Election Day Tuesday, November 4
Polls open 7:00 am – 7:00 pm
General Election
Early Voting
The dates for early voting during the general election have not been set yet.
On Election Day Tuesday, Tuesday, January 6, 2026
Polls open 7:00 am – 7:00 pm
Polling Locations
Rollins Edwards Community Center
301 N Hickory Street
Summerville, SC 29483
St. George Middle School
600 Minus Street,
St. George, SC 29477
Wescott Park
9006 Dorchester Road
North Charleston, SC 29420
Our Candidates
Stephen Kohn
Stephen Kohn, a real estate broker and U.S. Air Force veteran, is running for SC House District 98 with a focus on practical, results-driven leadership. A resident since 2018, he serves as president-elect of the Charleston Trident Association of Realtors and leads over 400 agents at Keller Williams. Active in community service, he’s served on boards for Lowcountry Youth Services, Big Brothers Big Sisters, and the Lincolnville Preservation & Historic Society. A doctoral candidate at Charleston Southern University, his platform prioritizes infrastructure, education, and quality of life—including housing, mental health, and community safety.
Dr. Sonja Ogletree Satani
Dr. Sonja Ogletree Satani—known as Dr. SOS—is a U.S. Air Force veteran, educator, and business owner running to represent District 98 in the South Carolina House. A 20-year resident and mother of three Dorchester District 2 graduates, she brings experience in education, business, and government. Founder of Corporate Cycle Consulting and instructor at ECPI University, Dr. SOS advocates for fully funded public schools, strong infrastructure, and responsible economic growth. Active with the American Red Cross, Delta Sigma Theta, and local youth programs, she champions common-sense leadership that listens to constituents and works across party lines for real results.
Damian Daly
Damian Daly is a Christian, husband, and father of eight with a psychology degree from the University of Connecticutand two master’s degrees. A former police officer turned rideshare driver, he brings a working-class perspective shaped by faith and family. Damian became a Democrat due to his opposition to racism and support for workers’ rights. His campaign focuses on gun safety reform, raising the minimum wage, ending tip wages, supporting unions, and improving infrastructure. Damian presents himself as a moderate, family-centered Democratdedicated to uniting voters while advancing fair, common-sense policies for South Carolina.