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Charleston County, South Carolina

South Carolina House District 112

2 candidates are tracked for South Carolina House District 112 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Jenna Arsenault and Joe Bustos. Candidate information follows official Charleston County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Jenna Arsenault (Democratic), Joe Bustos (Republican) meet on the November 3 ballot; Joe Bustos is the sitting member, per the House roster. Joe Bustos won the June 9 Republican primary with 57.1 percent over Woody Sprouse (30.1 percent), Brian Zuckerberg (12.8 percent). South Carolina primaries require a majority (June 23 runoffs); unopposed nominees still print. The field is the SC Election Commission's Candidate Tracking System active list (read September 7, 2026). This seat is elected by district; only the district covering your address appears on your ballot.

What this office does

State legislator. State legislators write and vote on state laws and the state budget, which fund schools, roads, prisons, universities and health programs, and set the rules for local governments and elections. Each member represents one district and serves on committees that shape bills before a floor vote. Terms are two years in most state houses and four in most state senates.

This race. Elected by district: only voters who live in the district see this race on their ballot. The sitting officeholder, Joe Bustos, is on the ballot.

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Jenna Arsenault

Democratic

Top priorities
  • Making everyday costs more affordable for families
  • Protecting women's reproductive rights
  • Expanding access to mental health care

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Arsenault is a registered nurse, postpartum doula and small business owner based in Isle of Palms, South Carolina, per the campaign site.

Joe Bustos

Joe Bustos

Republican Incumbent

Biography

Joe Bustos is a retired U.S. Army Lieutenant Colonel who served from 1970 to 1995, per his official State House biography. He served on Mount Pleasant Town Council during two periods, 2000 to 2009 and 2015 to 2019. No campaign website was found as of September 7, 2026.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for South Carolina House District 112 in 2026?

2 candidates are tracked for South Carolina House District 112 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Jenna Arsenault and Joe Bustos. Candidate information follows official Charleston County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

When is the South Carolina House District 112 election in South Carolina?

Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Registration deadlines, early voting dates and mail ballot rules for South Carolina are on the South Carolina election hub at theballotbrief.com.

How do I see my exact Charleston County ballot?

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Candidate roster from official Charleston County and state election office filings, last verified September 27, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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Candidate profiles
Jenna Arsenault, full profileJoe Bustos, full profileOfficial South Carolina election office