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Republican
· State Representative
Craig Gagnon
Represents District 11 in the House of Representatives.
Votes with Republicans
98%
on 304 party-line votes · House Republicans median 96%
Cast a vote
96%
Yea or Nay on 1,296 of 1,347 roll calls · House median 90%
Their bills that became law
10 of 15
as a primary sponsor, this session · Republicans median 5
Roll calls on record
1,347
126th General Assembly
Votes and bills updated Oct 11, 2026 from LegiScan (CC BY 4.0), which republishes the legislature’s own records. Profile details from OpenStates / Plural Policy. Figures cover 126th General Assembly.
How Craig Gagnon votes
A party-line vote is a roll call where most voting Democrats and most voting Republicans took opposite sides. Absences and not-voting are never counted. Same method as our Congress pages.
Where Craig Gagnon sits in the House
Each dot is one member of the House, placed by how often they voted on the Democratic side of party-line votes. Craig Gagnon is circled.
Always on the Republican sideAlways on the Democratic side
Times they broke with their party
6 of 304 party-line votes.
H4270 · Evictions
House: Table Amendment 1a Amendment Number 1a · 2026-05-13 · Passed 62–45 · most Republicans voted the other way
H3924 · Hemp-derived ingestible
In plain English Requires regulation of the sale of hemp-derived consumable products.
House: Table Amendment 27a Amendment Number 27a · 2026-04-22 · Passed 58–56 · most Republicans voted the other way
H4767 · Physician Noncompete Contract Prohibition
In plain English Prohibits noncompete clauses in physician contracts while allowing recoupment of certain expenses and protection of legitimate business interests.
House: Table Motion To Commit · 2026-03-25 · Passed 64–49 · most Republicans voted the other way
H4025 · Appropriations Bill, 2025-2026
House: Adopt Amendment 18a Amendment Number 18a · 2025-05-06 · Failed 39–60 · most Republicans voted the other way
H4025 · Appropriations Bill, 2025-2026
House: Adopt Amendment 55a Amendment Number 55a · 2025-05-06 · Failed 45–50 · most Republicans voted the other way
S0062 · Education Scholarship Trust Fund
House: Passage Of Bill · 2025-02-26 · Passed 79–38 · most Republicans voted the other way
Closest votes they cast
Roll calls decided by the fewest votes, one per bill.
H3924 · Hemp-derived ingestible
In plain English Requires regulation of the sale of hemp-derived consumable products.
House: Table Motion To Recommit · 2026-04-21 · Failed 54–54
S0287 · Electronic Nicotine Delivery System Regulation
House: Table Amendment 26 Amendment Number 26 · 2026-01-21 · Passed 50–48
H4759 · Intoxicating Hemp Beverages
House: Table Motion To Recommit · 2026-02-04 · Passed 56–53
H4025 · Appropriations Bill, 2025-2026
House: Adopt Amendment 55a Amendment Number 55a · 2025-05-06 · Failed 45–50
H4042 · Ivermectin
House: Table Motion To Reconsider · 2026-08-11 · Passed 43–51
Democrats they vote with most
Share of contested roll calls (the losing side got at least 10%) where both voted and landed on the same side. Unanimous votes are left out, because on those everyone agrees.
Lucas AtkinsonDemocrat · District 57 · 342 shared contested votes
77%
Jackie HayesDemocrat · District 55 · 418 shared contested votes
58%
David WeeksDemocrat · District 51 · 325 shared contested votes
49%
Their session, month by month
Dark bars are roll calls they were recorded on each month; the red part is the ones without a Yea or Nay (51 in all). Gaps are months the chamber wasn’t voting.
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Their bills, from filing to law
Bills Craig Gagnon was a primary sponsor of this session. Most bills from either party never leave committee; in Illinois many never get past the Assignments or Rules committee.
Introduced15
Out of committee10
Passed one chamber10
Passed both chambers10
Became law10
Never left committee5
For comparison, the median Republican member of the House has 5 bills that became law this session.
County Register of Deeds
In plain English Exempts Abbeville County from requiring the clerk of court to perform register of deeds duties and allows the county governing body to appoint a register of deeds.
Official synopsis: Amend The South Carolina Code Of Laws By Amending Section 30-5-10, Relating To The Performance Of The Duties Of A Register Of Deeds, So As To Include Abbeville County Among The Counties Exempt From The Requirement That These Duties Be Performed By The Clerk Of…
Became lawEffective date 05/19/26 · 2026-06-05
Public water systems
Amend The South Carolina Code Of Laws By Adding Article 11 To Chapter 1, Title 6 So As To Provide A Method To Effectuate The Transfer Of Water Systems Between Political Subdivisions.
Not out of committeeReferred to Committee on Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs · 2026-04-22
Main Street Methodist Church two-hundred-year anniversary
Recognize And Honor Main Street Methodist Church Of Abbeville On The Occasion Of Its Two Hundredth Anniversary And To Commend The Church For Two Centuries Of Faithful Service To God And The Community.
Became lawIntroduced and adopted · 2026-04-21
Dr. Kristen Steely
Recognize And Honor Dr. Kristen Steely For Her Outstanding Contributions To Elevate The Field Of Chiropractic Care And Her Dedication To Dutifully Serving The Citizens Of South Carolina With Compassionate Healthcare.
Became lawIntroduced and adopted · 2026-04-15
Condolence resolution for Dr. William 'Bill' Manning
Express The Profound Sorrow Of The South Carolina House Of Representatives Upon The Passing Of Dr. William "bill" Manning Of Abbeville And To Extend The Deepest Sympathy To His Family And Many Friends.
Became lawIntroduced and adopted · 2026-02-26
Ware Shoals HS, 100th anniversary
Congratulate Ware Shoals High School Of Greenwood School District 51 Upon The Occasion Of Its One Hundredth Anniversary; To Commend The School On Its Many Achievements Over The Past Century; And To Wish Its Students, Faculty, Administrators, And Alumni Well As They Continue To Hold…
Became lawIntroduced, adopted, returned with concurrence · 2026-02-25
Abbeville HS girls volleyball champs
Honor The Abbeville High School Girls Volleyball Team And Coaches On Their Impressive Win Of The 2025 South Carolina High School League Class A State Championship Title And To Salute Them On A Fabulous Season.
Became lawIntroduced, adopted, returned with concurrence · 2026-01-20
Dixie High Girls Cross Country
Recognize And Honor The Dixie High School Girls Cross Country Team, Coaches, And School Officials For An Outstanding Season And To Congratulate Them For Winning The 2025 South Carolina High School League Class A State Championship Title.
Became lawIntroduced, adopted, returned with concurrence · 2026-01-20
Neglect of Duty
Amend The South Carolina Code Of Laws By Amending Section 8-1-70, Relating To Neglect Of Duty Of Officers, So As To Provide That The Governor Shall Suspend Delinquent Officers Upon Indictment.
Not out of committeeReferred to Committee on Judiciary · 2026-01-13
Clarissa Adams retirement
Recognize And Honor Clarissa T. Adams, Chief Of Staff For The South Carolina Office Of The State Treasurer, Upon The Occasion Of Her Retirement After Forty-one Years Of Exemplary Service To The State, And To Wish Her Continued Success And Happiness In All Her Future…
Became lawIntroduced and adopted · 2025-05-01
Insurer liquidation
Amend The South Carolina Code Of Laws By Amending Section 38-27-610, Relating To Priority Of Distribution For Claims, So As To Add Funding Agreements.
Not out of committeeReferred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry · 2025-04-30
STO Programs Day in SC
Declare Wednesday, April 9, 2025, As "sto Programs Day" In South Carolina And To Encourage Individuals, Families, And Businesses To Learn More About The Consumer-facing Programs Offered At The State Treasurer's Office.
Became lawIntroduced and adopted · 2025-03-06
Paul Robinson Earle Memorial Intersection
Request The Department Of Transportation Name The Intersection Located At The Junction Of South Carolina Highway 187 And South Carolina Highway 29 In Anderson County "paul Robinson Earle Memorial Intersection" And Erect Appropriate Markers Or Signs At This Intersection Containing This Designation.
Not out of committeeReferred to Committee on Transportation · 2025-03-04
Jeff Wilson retiring from West Carolina Telephone Cooperative
Congratulate And Honor Jeff Wilson, Upon The Occasion Of His Retirement After Forty-seven Years Of Outstanding Service To The State Of South Carolina, And To Wish Him Continued Success And Happiness In All His Future Endeavors.
Became lawIntroduced, adopted, returned with concurrence · 2025-02-27
Midwives and Birthing Centers
Amend The South Carolina Code Of Laws By Enacting The "perinatal Integration Act Of 2025"; And By Adding Section 44-89-110 So As To Require The Department Of Public Health To Promulgate Regulations That Integrate Midwives And Birthing Centers Into The Organization Of Perinatal Levels Of…
Not out of committeeMember(s) request name added as sponsor: Sanders · 2025-02-11
“In plain English” lines are written by ThePolitibase with AI (Claude), from the official synopsis only; the synopsis is the authoritative text. Descriptions are the legislature’s own synopsis. Bill data from LegiScan, CC BY 4.0.
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H3305 · 2026-08-25
Supplemental Appropriations (House: Invoke The Previous Question (cloture))
H3305 · 2026-08-25
Supplemental Appropriations (House: Table Amendment 1a Amendment Number 1a)
H3305 · 2026-08-25
Supplemental Appropriations (House: Table Amendment 2a Amendment Number 2a)
H3305 · 2026-08-25
Supplemental Appropriations (House: Table Motion To Waive Rule 4.8)
H3305 · 2026-08-25
Supplemental Appropriations (House: Waive Rule 4.8)
H3305 · 2026-08-25
Supplemental Appropriations (House: Concur In Senate Amendments)
H5126 · 2026-08-11
Budget (House: Proviso To 117.220)
H5126 · 2026-08-11
Budget (House: Adopt Conference Report)
H4042 · 2026-08-11
Ivermectin (House: Table Motion To Reconsider)
H4300 · 2026-08-11
Retirement System for Judges and Solicitors (House: Concur In Senate Amendments)
H3924 · 2026-06-25
Hemp-derived ingestible (House: Adopt Conference Report)
S0011 · 2026-06-25
Paid Family Leave Eligible State Employee (House: Adopt Conference Report)
H4042 · 2026-06-25
Ivermectin (House: Table Motion To Commit)
H4042 · 2026-06-25
Ivermectin (House: Commit)
H3387 · 2026-06-25
Unlawful occupants of property (House: Adopt Conference Report)
S0428 · 2026-06-25
Fraudulent Check Expungement (House: Override Veto By The Governor)
H4069 · 2026-06-25
Patient-Friendly Billing (House: Adopt Conference Report)
H3558 · 2026-06-25
Commissioners to Article V Convention (House: Override Veto By The Governor)
H3021 · 2026-06-25
Small Business Regulatory Freedom Act (House: Adopt Conference Report)
H4248 · 2026-06-25
Food labeling (House: Adopt Conference Report)
H5538 · 2026-06-25
Guarantee Banking Act (House: Concur In Senate Amendments)
H4763 · 2026-06-25
Helping Alleviate Lawful Obstruction (HALO) Act (House: Grant Free Conference Powers)
H4763 · 2026-06-25
Helping Alleviate Lawful Obstruction (HALO) Act (House: Grant Free Conference Powers)
H4635 · 2026-06-25
Physical Fitness Services (House: Adopt Conference Report)
H4709 · 2026-06-25
US produced iron and steel (House: Adopt Conference Report)
S0238 · 2026-06-25
Sine Die (House: Override Veto By The Governor)
S0922 · 2026-06-25
Appointments (House: Concur In Senate Amendments)
H5683 · 2026-05-20
Redistricting, Congressional Districts (House: Passage Of Bill)
H5683 · 2026-05-20
Redistricting, Congressional Districts (House: Passage Of Bill)
H5683 · 2026-05-19
Redistricting, Congressional Districts (House: Table Amendment 16 Amendment Number 16)
H5683 · 2026-05-19
Redistricting, Congressional Districts (House: Table Amendment 17 Amendment Number 17sub)
H5683 · 2026-05-19
Redistricting, Congressional Districts (House: Table Motion To Reconsider)
H5683 · 2026-05-19
Redistricting, Congressional Districts (House: Table Amendment 18 Amendment Number 18)
H5683 · 2026-05-19
Redistricting, Congressional Districts (House: Table Motion To Reconsider)
H5683 · 2026-05-19
Redistricting, Congressional Districts (House: Adopt Amendment 21 Amendment Number 21)
H5683 · 2026-05-19
Redistricting, Congressional Districts (House: Table Amendment 605 Amendment Number 605)
H5683 · 2026-05-19
Redistricting, Congressional Districts (House: Table Motion To Reconsider)
H5683 · 2026-05-19
Redistricting, Congressional Districts (House: Table Motion To Reconsider)
H5683 · 2026-05-19
Redistricting, Congressional Districts (House: Table Amendment 22 Amendment Number 22)
H5683 · 2026-05-19
Redistricting, Congressional Districts (House: Table Motion To Reconsider)
H5683 · 2026-05-19
Redistricting, Congressional Districts (House: Table Amendment 46 Amendment Number 46)
H5683 · 2026-05-19
Redistricting, Congressional Districts (House: Table Motion To Reconsider)
H5683 · 2026-05-19
Redistricting, Congressional Districts (House: Table Amendment 65 Amendment Number 65)
H5683 · 2026-05-19
Redistricting, Congressional Districts (House: Table Motion To Reconsider)
H5683 · 2026-05-19
Redistricting, Congressional Districts (House: Table Amendment 124 Amendment Number 124)
H5683 · 2026-05-19
Redistricting, Congressional Districts (House: Table Motion To Reconsider)
H5683 · 2026-05-19
Redistricting, Congressional Districts (House: Table Amendment 144 Amendment Number 144)
H5683 · 2026-05-19
Redistricting, Congressional Districts (House: Table Motion To Reconsider)
H5683 · 2026-05-19
Redistricting, Congressional Districts (House: Table Amendment 303 Amendment Number 303)
H5683 · 2026-05-19
Redistricting, Congressional Districts (House: Table Motion To Reconsider)
H5683 · 2026-05-19
Redistricting, Congressional Districts (House: Table Amendment 309 Amendment Number 309)
H5683 · 2026-05-19
Redistricting, Congressional Districts (House: Table Motion To Reconsider)
H5683 · 2026-05-19
Redistricting, Congressional Districts (House: Table Amendment 435 Amendment Number 435)
H5683 · 2026-05-19
Redistricting, Congressional Districts (House: Table Motion To Reconsider)
H5683 · 2026-05-19
Redistricting, Congressional Districts (House: Table Amendment 482 Amendment Number 482)
H5683 · 2026-05-19
Redistricting, Congressional Districts (House: Table Motion To Reconsider)
H5683 · 2026-05-19
Redistricting, Congressional Districts (House: Table Amendment 601 Amendment Number 601)
H5683 · 2026-05-19
Redistricting, Congressional Districts (House: Table Motion To Reconsider)
H5683 · 2026-05-19
Redistricting, Congressional Districts (House: Table Amendment 602 Amendment Number 602)
H5683 · 2026-05-19
Redistricting, Congressional Districts (House: Table Motion To Reconsider)
Complete voting record from LegiScan (showing the 60 most recent of 1347 total roll-call votes this session).
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