2 candidates are tracked for South Carolina House District 1 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Bill Whitmire and Jasmine Williams. Candidate information follows official Oconee County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
Bill Whitmire (Republican), Jasmine Williams (Democratic) meet on the November 3 ballot; Bill Whitmire is the sitting member, per the House roster. Bill Whitmire won the June 9 Republican primary with 59.8 percent over Craig A Diem (40.2 percent). Jasmine Williams won the June 9 Democratic primary with 67.0 percent over Juni Lynch (33.0 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.
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Bill Whitmire is a retired educator with the School District of Oconee County and owner of S & W Farms, per the South Carolina House of Representatives. He has served on the state Education Oversight Committee and the S.C. Family Caucus, per the same source. No campaign website was found as of September 21, 2026.
Top priorities
Per the campaign site.
Jasmine Williams was born and raised in Long Creek, South Carolina, and works for a local environmental nonprofit focused on protecting the rivers and forests of Oconee and Pickens counties, per Williams's campaign site.
Who is running for South Carolina House District 1 in 2026?
2 candidates are tracked for South Carolina House District 1 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Bill Whitmire and Jasmine Williams. Candidate information follows official Oconee County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
When is the South Carolina House District 1 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 Oconee County ballot?
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Candidate roster from official Oconee County and state election office filings. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.
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