Pastor John Lastinger Runs Volunteer-Led Locally Supported Campaign for SC House District 88

Lexington, SC 10/19/2025 - Pastor John Lastinger, a local pastor of 47 years and conservative candidate for South Carolina House District 88, is running a true grassroots campaign powered entirely by volunteers and supported by local contributions from within Lexington County. His campaign accepts no donations from special interests and is backed by community members who share his commitment to faith, family, and freedom.

Pastor John treats every donation with care and transparency. His campaign has filed all ethics reports on time, including the pre-election report for contributions and expenditures due fifteen days before the election, on Oct 6. These reports are publicly available through the South Carolina Ethics Commission at ethics.sc.gov.

Pastor John is calling for a return to the principles that made America strong -- faith, family, and freedom. “Our nation was founded on truth, that we are one nation under God,” he said. “'When the godly are in authority, the people rejoice. But when the wicked are in power, they groan' (Proverbs 29:2, NLT). We can’t get there from here unless we return to our roots of faith, personal responsibility, and the Constitution.” He believes government should serve the people, not control them; that parents have the right to guide their children’s education; that fiscal restraint protects taxpayers; and that defending life and liberty is the duty of every leader. “'In God We Trust' isn’t just a phrase,” Lastinger added. “It’s the foundation of everything that makes this nation worth fighting for.”

Election Day is Tuesday, October 21. Polls are open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., and some precincts are combined. To find your polling location, visit JohnLastinger.com.