Hi Advocate,
The votes are in. The record is clear. And now, so is the scorecard.
Today, AFFA Action is proud to release the 2026 Equality Tracker — a comprehensive, nonpartisan scorecard assessing every South Carolina legislator's record on LGBTQ+ equality.
This is not about party. It's not about rhetoric. It's about what our leaders actually do when it matters.
Grades are based on:
Votes on pro-equality and anti-LGBTQ+ legislation
Bill sponsorships (who authored and championed legislation)
Committee actions (who blocked, who advanced, who stayed silent)
Community engagement (responsiveness + who showed up and who didn't)
The Highlights
The Good:
Several legislators earned A+ grades, champions who didn't just vote right but actively sponsored pro-equality bills and met with our team.
These are the leaders we need to protect, support, and re-elect.
The Bad:
Too many legislators earned F or F- grades, consistently voting against our community and refusing to engage.
These are the lawmakers we need to hold accountable.
The Reality:
Across the state, 73% legislators scored at a C grade or below.
This election cycle could change that percentage. Research your legislators' scores, show up to vote in November, and help us protect LGBTQ+ South Carolinians from harmful legislation at the source.
Help us facilitate Statehouse transparency.
AFFA Action runs on the donations of our generous community members. Join us as a monthly donor and support our ongoing, on-the-ground work at the Statehouse and in local municipalities, including the production of the Equality Tracker.
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