I’ve lived a life of service; first to my community, then to my country. I began my journey caring for our elderly while working at Palmetto Senior Care, ensuring dignity and compassion for those who came before us. Later,
I partnered with FEMA as a truck driver, delivering critical supplies like ice to families left without power after devastating hurricanes, including Hurricane Katrina.
But I felt I could do more. I made the decision to close my trucking business and join the U.S. Army as an 88M (Motor Transport Operator). It was the least I could do to honor the brave men and women who gave their lives during convoys in Iraq.
I deployed to a combat zone in Afghanistan with a combat engineer unit, putting my country first and standing in the gap where others had fallen.

Though I was eventually medically retired, honorably, due to injuries sustained in war, my service didn’t end with my uniform. I may be retired from active duty, but I have never retired from my oath, or from continuing to serve.

I was raised in the Apostolic (Pentecostal Holiness) faith.
My mother, a single parent, equipped me with everything I needed, both spiritually and naturally to become the best version of myself.
She is my first teacher of faith, and I witnessed her unwavering belief in GOD guide us through every challenge we faced. Her faith wasn’t just something she taught us; it was something she lived.

Years later, I became a single parent myself. Because of my mother’s example, I was prepared to be the father my children needed. I had already seen what strength, sacrifice, and unshakable faith looked like.

My mother worked tirelessly to put food on the table, keep our home together, and raise her children with purpose and love. Her devotion to GOD is the foundation of her life and ours. She is a prayer warrior, as are my sister and me. We know the power of prayer because we've lived it.

Who would have imagined that a young boy named David, raised in faith by a praying mother, would grow up to become the first Black candidate to run for South Carolina’s Congressional District 2? That’s what faith and prayer can do.

I was a single parent raised in one of Columbia, South Carolina’s marginalized communities. I know what it means to work tirelessly just to put food on the table and provide for my children. I’ve faced the difficult choices many American families know all too well, whether to pay the bills or continue college, whether to chase a dream or take a job to survive.

I became a truck driver to give my children a better life; to make sure there was food on the table and a future within reach. I eventually started my own trucking business, moving freight and the American economy one mile at a time, building something from nothing with hard work and determination.

But when our nation was attacked on 9/11, I made a decision that changed my life. I closed my business, enlisted in the U.S. Army, and put my life on the line to serve and protect this country I love.

Though I carry the wounds of war, my commitment to service didn’t end on the battlefield. I still hold fast to the oath I took. That’s why I’m running for U.S. Congress, because the fight for the American people continues, and I’m ready to stand on the front lines once again.

I began college majoring in Computer Engineering, but life took a different turn when I became a single parent. I had to make the difficult decision to leave school in order to support my family and make ends meet.
That experience gave me firsthand understanding of the tough choices many families face. I know how overwhelming the cost of college can be without financial aid and grants.
For many, these resources are the difference between building a future based on dreams and potential or putting those dreams on hold indefinitely.

My campaign is rooted in service and that means showing up for the people and organizations working every day to uplift our communities. From the cities to the rural counties of South Carolina’s Congressional District 2, I’ve walked alongside those fighting for justice, awareness, and change.

I proudly support local organizations that are making a real difference in the lives of families across our state. I’ve stood with Dr. Chandra Cleveland, a powerful voice in the fight to end human trafficking. Her advocacy work in protecting the vulnerable and educating the public is nothing short of vital, and I was honored to attend an event alongside her to support this mission.

I also joined the community for the Dr. James R. Clark Memorial Sickle Cell Walk, supporting families impacted by sickle cell disease and raising awareness for the need for greater research, resources, and compassion in care.
Sickle cell disease disproportionately affects African American communities, and I will continue to fight for better healthcare access and equity.

When I held "America’s Son Candlelight Vigil for Missing Americans" in honor of my son, Geologist Daniel Robinson, I invited Dr. Guyton and the organization Hush No More, which supports survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and abuse. Her presence was a powerful reminder that every story matters, and that we must continue to support those who feel silenced and forgotten.

But my commitment to this district goes beyond events, I’ve made it a point to travel to rural communities across District 2 to meet with residence. I’ve listened to their concerns about jobs, infrastructure, education, and healthcare because representation begins with listening.

I’ve also reached across the aisle, speaking with constituents who may not share my political affiliation but deserve to be heard just the same. I believe that real leadership requires more than a party label. It requires showing up, seeking common ground, and fighting for all of the people.

I’m not just running to represent Democrats in our district, but everyone in South Carolina’s Congressional District 2. Because every voice matters, every community matters, and no one should be left behind.

I believe in people over party.

Yes, I’m a Democrat and I hold true Democratic values but above all, I believe in doing what’s right for the people I serve.
I stand with marginalized communities. I believe in investing in the working and middle class, the true backbone of our economy. I believe in the promise of the American Dream, where entrepreneurship and small businesses can thrive.

I believe every child deserves access to quality education, no matter which side of the tracks they come from. I believe government has a responsibility to promote the common good, and that health care is not a privilege; it is a fundamental right for every American.

I also believe we must protect the most vulnerable among us; those who rely on Social Security, Medicaid, special education programs, veterans’ care, and jobs for our nation’s heroes.
These aren’t just policies, they are promises that must be honored.

And just as the Army never leaves an American behind on the battlefield, I believe we must not leave our rural communities and farms behind. Rural America matters. Our farmers, our small towns, and our rural families deserve access to quality infrastructure, healthcare, education, and economic opportunity. They deserve to be seen, heard, and served.

I also believe I must have a seat at the table for those who don’t agree with me or hold different ideas. That’s what true representation looks like. In order to faithfully serve my district in the US Congress, I must listen to everyone, not just those who share my views, but those who challenge them. Because democracy only works when every voice is heard.

I’m running for Congress not for the Democratic Party, though I am a true Democrat, but to represent every person in my district. I’m here for those who vote for me and those who don’t. Because leadership isn’t about choosing sides, it’s about choosing service, and I will always put people first.

On June 23, 2021, my world was turned upside down. My son, Daniel Robinson, a geologist and proud American scientist vanished in the Sonoran Desert of Arizona while on a work assignment. It was the most devastating moment of my life.
As a father and protector, I couldn’t sit back and wait. With no answers and no urgency from law enforcement, I drove over 2,000 miles to Arizona to find my son myself.

Still recovering from injuries, I sustained while serving in the U.S. Army during the war in Afghanistan, I found myself leaving one desert for another. I laced up the same combat boots I wore during deployment; not for war this time, but for a mission of love, determination, and justice: to bring my son home.

I launched my own investigation into Daniel’s disappearance, organizing weekly search operations in some of the harshest terrain in America. Over fifty weeks, hundreds of volunteers joined me as we covered more than 35,000 acres of land. I also created a nationwide city search and flyer distribution effort that reached all 50 states, determined to raise awareness and bring eyes to Daniel’s case.

It took three relentless months to get Daniel’s story onto the national stage. I’ve since appeared on CNN, NBC, ABC, CBS, Fox News, NewsNation, Red Table Talk, Crime Stories with Nancy Grace, and many other outlets to highlight not just Daniel’s case, but the painful truth: over 600,000 Americans go missing every year in America, more than 3,000 a day; nearly 2,000 of them are children.
This is a national crisis, yet most families never get the media attention, resources, or support they so desperately need.

My experience opened my eyes to the broken systems surrounding missing persons cases, systems that often leave families without answers and law enforcement without tools. I’ve worked alongside Arizona lawmakers to explore legislative solutions that can help close these gaps, especially around real-time data access and the use of modern technologies in search and rescue efforts.

Out of this tragedy, I found a new mission: to fight for every family with a missing loved one. I’ve hosted community events, launched national flyer campaigns, and created podcasts and platforms to amplify unheard voices. I’ve supported countless families and pushed for systemic change. But I realized that to truly make a difference; to change laws and allocate resources, I needed a seat at the table where decisions are made.

That’s one reason why I’m running for U.S. Congress in South Carolina’s 2nd Congressional District.

I’m not just running as a Democrat, I’m running as a father, a veteran, and an advocate who knows firsthand what it means to be unheard, unseen, and underserved. I’m running for families who never get national coverage. For veterans who come home wounded and are forgotten. For working people who feel left behind by a political system that puts party over people.

This campaign is for every voter whether you agree with me or not because I believe representation means listening to everyone. Like I did for my son, I will show up, dig deep, and never give up until the people of this district and this country get the leadership they deserve.

Join me in this mission. Let’s build a government that puts people over politics and leaves no one behind.

I am a father! It's one of the greatest honors that life can offer. I’m proud to be the father of David Robinson III, my twin daughters Davisha and Latisha Robinson, Daniel Robinson, and my youngest daughter, Talia Robinson.

Though I love all my children equally, I proudly embrace being a girl dad. I stand firmly for women’s rights and believe that women deserve equal opportunities in every field they pursue. As a father, it’s my duty to ensure my children have the tools they need to succeed, and I believe that same promise must extend to every man, woman, and child in our district and across this country.

I believe my daughters have the right to make decisions about their own bodies, their futures, and the families I hope they one day build with love and strength. That’s not just a belief, it’s a conviction rooted in love, respect, and justice.

My sons carry more than my last name; they carry the torch of our family’s values. I expect them to be leaders in our home and our community, to stand for what’s right, and to uplift others with integrity, compassion, and courage.

The way I lead my children is the legacy I hope to leave for my grandchildren and for generations to come. And I bring that same energy, commitment, and sense of responsibility to my work for every family in South Carolina’s Congressional District 2.

Join me in building a country where everyone can thrive because we are only as strong as our most vulnerable. We must reject the politics of division that have been passed down for generations. It’s time for outdated ideologies to give way to a new era, one that reflects the values and needs of the people living here and now.