I was raised to prioritize kindness, integrity, and being present for others when it matters most. It is now my desire to bring those same principles to Columbia by representing every resident of this district with dedication and honor.
Stewart Watson
A Brief Introduction to Us
Stewart Watson for SC house 10
I was raised in District 10 of Anderson County and attended all of my public schooling in the Anderson District 1 school system. Many of my closest friends today are those I first met in elementary school, and I continue to maintain strong relationships with several of them.
Growing up in this close-knit community instilled in me the enduring importance of small-town values. It fostered a deep sense of community and a strong personal responsibility to the people and places that shaped me. I carry with me many cherished memories from my childhood here and feel a genuine, longstanding connection to this district and its residents.
The tight-knit nature of our community taught me early on the value of trust, accountability, and loyalty. I was also raised to prioritize kindness, integrity, and being present for others when it matters most. It is now my desire to bring those same principles to Columbia by representing every resident of this district with dedication and honor.
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Vision for the City
My Political Vision
Pro-Life
Abortion isn’t healthcare—it’s ending a life. That’s why I’ll push in Columbia for real help: stronger prenatal care, local crisis centers, adoption pathways right here in District 10. We’ll save babies, support mothers, and hold the line against extremists who want no limits at all.
High Taxation
I’ll fight to lock in more relief: expand senior breaks statewide, cap millage hikes (especially school and fire districts in our area), push for the Small Business Tax Cut to ease personal property hits on local owners, and block any sneaky increases from Columbia.
2nd Amendment
I’ll fight every day in Columbia to defend your right to keep and bear arms. No red-flag laws, no magazine bans, no backdoor registration—none of it. South Carolina has led with constitutional carry; I’ll make sure we stay ahead, not behind.
Infrastructure
District 10 faces worn county roads, aging bridges with weight limits, and drainage problems that lead to flooding after heavy rains. Powdersville sees growing pressure on key routes like SC 153 and connectors to Highway 81 and 86, with potholes, poor shoulders, and infrastructure struggling to keep pace with our expanding communities.
Education
South Carolina’s Education Scholarship Trust Fund is already helping: thousands of families get up to seven-thousand-six-hundred-thirty-four dollars this year for private tuition, tutoring, or homeschool supplies. I’ll fight in Columbia to grow the program, remove caps, and make sure low-income kids in Powdersville and Piedmont aren’t left out.
Immigration
South Carolina’s stepping up: the House just passed a bill forcing local sheriffs to partner with ICE, cracking down on illegal activity right where it starts. I’ll push that forward in Columbia—full 287(g) cooperation, no sanctuary nonsense, and real border funding from D.C. No more catch-and-release. No more fentanyl flooding our towns.