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Greenville County, South Carolina

South Carolina House District 24

2 candidates are tracked for South Carolina House District 24 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Caroline Avinger and Bruce Bannister. Candidate information follows official Greenville County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Caroline Avinger (Democratic), Bruce Bannister (Republican) meet on the November 3 ballot; Bruce Bannister is the sitting member, per the House roster. Caroline Avinger won the June 9 Democratic primary with 81.1 percent over Justin Sanders (18.9 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, Bruce Bannister, is on the ballot.

South Carolina › Greenville County › South Carolina House District 24

Caroline Avinger

Democratic

Top priorities
  • Raise teacher pay and elevate teacher status
  • Make housing affordable for teachers, health care workers and other essential employees
  • Address rising health insurance premiums and deductibles

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Avinger is a small business owner and former teacher who is now a full-time mother of two in Greenville, South Carolina, per the campaign site.

Bruce Bannister

Bruce Bannister

Republican Incumbent

Biography

Bruce W. Bannister is an attorney and managing partner of Bannister and Wyatt LLC, per the Legislature's roster. He represents Greenville County in House District 24 and chairs the Ways and Means Committee. 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 24 in 2026?

2 candidates are tracked for South Carolina House District 24 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Caroline Avinger and Bruce Bannister. Candidate information follows official Greenville County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

When is the South Carolina House District 24 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 Greenville County ballot?

Enter your ZIP code in the lookup at theballotbrief.com for the statewide and congressional races, or a full street address to add the county, city and district contests for that location.

Verify this race

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

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Candidate profiles
Caroline Avinger, full profileBruce Bannister, full profileOfficial South Carolina election office