Jessica
Ethridge
Libertarian candidate Jessica Ethridge runs for South Carolina's 4th Congressional District in 2026
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Background
Jessica Ethridge is the Libertarian Party candidate for South Carolina's 4th Congressional District in the November 3, 2026 general election. She is a South Carolina native who grew up in Greer and has lived in the Upstate throughout her life. 18
Ethridge has nearly two decades of legal-professional experience, including real-estate property research, transactional work, corporate compliance and licensing, and human resources. She served with the South Carolina Upstate Paralegal Association from 2013 to 2015, worked as a title-insurance supply-chain coordinator from 2016 to 2018, and has served as a state operations manager in the title insurance industry since 2019. 8
Ethridge has no prior elected public office. She previously ran for lieutenant governor of South Carolina in 2022 as a Libertarian. The current incumbent in SC-04 is Republican William Timmons, who has held the seat since 2019. 68
At a glance
- Party
- Libertarian
- Running for
- U.S. House · District 4, South Carolina
- Election
- Nov 3, 2026
- Current office
- State Operations Manager, title insurance industry
- Website
- jessica4sc.com(opens in a new tab)
Where they stand
Each position links to the page it was drawn from. Quotes are verbatim.
Timeline
- Date unknownfilingEtheridge reports $409 raised, $85 spent, and $324 cash on hand through September 30
ChamberLight's race page, citing FEC candidate committee reports, lists Etheridge's fundraising figures through September 30: $409 raised, $85 spent, and $324 cash on hand. These figures cover only her own committee and exclude outside groups.
South Carolina's 4th district · 2026 election | ChamberLight · Sep 30, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Oct 8debateFOX Carolina debate held for SC-04 without Etheridge; only Timmons and McClain participate
FOX Carolina held a televised debate for South Carolina's 4th Congressional District between Republican incumbent William Timmons and Democrat Courtney McClain. Available coverage does not report Etheridge participating in the debate.
How to watch South Carolina's upcoming congressional and Senate debates · Oct 8, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Oct 7newsEtheridge identifies cost of living and national debt as top priorities in Greenville News candidate survey
In responses to Greenville News candidate questions, Jessica Etheridge said she would vote against any legislation that does not immediately seek to lessen the cost of living or decrease government spending. She also listed government corruption and concern about war and international conflicts as priorities.
Meet the 6 candidates running to represent the Upstate in Congress · Oct 7, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Sep 26endorsementIndivisible Upstate SC endorses McClain; notes Etheridge did not respond to information request
Indivisible Upstate SC announced its endorsement of Democrat Courtney McClain for SC's 4th Congressional District. The group noted that Republican incumbent William Timmons and Libertarian Jessica Etheridge did not respond to its request for information.
IUSC Endorses Courtney McClain for South Carolina’s 4th Congressional District | Indivisible Upstate SC · Sep 26, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
Endorsements
- Jo Jorgensen otherEndorsed Ethridge during her 2022 South Carolina lieutenant governor campaign (not her 2026 U.S. House campaign). Jorgensen was the Libertarian Party's 2020 presidential candidate. lp.org
- Spike Cohen otherEndorsed Ethridge during her 2022 South Carolina lieutenant governor campaign (not her 2026 U.S. House campaign). Cohen was the Libertarian Party's 2020 vice-presidential candidate. lp.org
Campaign finance
Totals filed with the Federal Election Commission for the 2026 election cycle.
- Raised
- $409
- Spent
- $85
- Cash on hand
- $324
As of Jun 30, 2026. Filings are periodic, so recent money may not be included yet. ↳ FEC record H6SC04197(opens in a new tab)
Sources 6
- [1] How to watch South Carolina's upcoming congressional and Senate debates(opens in a new tab) Oct 8, 2026
- [2] Meet the 6 candidates running to represent the Upstate in Congress(opens in a new tab) Oct 7, 2026
- [3] South Carolina's 4th district · 2026 election | ChamberLight(opens in a new tab) Sep 30, 2026
- [4] IUSC Endorses Courtney McClain for South Carolina’s 4th Congressional District | Indivisible Upstate SC(opens in a new tab) Sep 26, 2026
- [5] Jessica Ethridge(opens in a new tab) Jul 19, 2026
- [6] Jessica Ethridge: Home(opens in a new tab) May 7, 2026