EducationClemson University — Master of Arts in Teaching (Science Teaching)

Notable personal detailsErnest Edward Mackins is a Democratic candidate for the U.S. House representing South Carolina's 3rd Congressional District in the 2026 cycle. He has worked as an educator and school administrator, and has previously been a Democratic nominee for South Carolina House District 8 in 2022. He has also been a candidate for local school board in Anderson County.