2 candidates are tracked for South Carolina House District 119 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Lee Edwards and Leon Stavrinakis. Candidate information follows official Charleston County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
Lee Edwards (Republican), Leon Stavrinakis (Democratic) meet on the November 3 ballot; Leon Stavrinakis is the sitting member, per the House roster. 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.
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This race. Elected by district: only voters who live in the district see this race on their ballot. The sitting officeholder, Leon Stavrinakis, is on the ballot.
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Republican
Lee Edwards is the Republican candidate for South Carolina House District 119 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the South Carolina Election Commission's general-election candidate listing. No campaign website was found as of September 7, 2026.
Democratic Incumbent
Leon Stavrinakis is an attorney who has represented Charleston County in the South Carolina House since 2007, per the Legislature's roster. He previously served as a 9th Circuit assistant solicitor and on Charleston County Council, and now serves on the House Ways and Means Committee, per the Legislature's roster. No campaign website was found as of September 7, 2026.
Who is running for South Carolina House District 119 in 2026?
2 candidates are tracked for South Carolina House District 119 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Lee Edwards and Leon Stavrinakis. Candidate information follows official Charleston County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
When is the South Carolina House District 119 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.
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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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