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Spartanburg County, South Carolina

South Carolina House District 32

2 candidates are tracked for South Carolina House District 32 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Irene Benson and Scott Montgomery. Candidate information follows official Spartanburg County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Irene Benson (Democratic), Scott Montgomery (Republican) meet on the November 3 ballot. The seat is open: Rep. W. Scott Montgomery IV (R), the sitting member per the House roster, is not on the November ballot. 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, Scott Montgomery, is on the ballot.

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Irene Benson

Democratic

Biography

Irene Benson is the Democratic candidate for South Carolina House District 32 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.

Scott Montgomery

Republican Incumbent

Biography

Scott Montgomery is the Republican candidate for South Carolina House District 32 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the South Carolina Election Commission's general-election candidate listing. W. Scott Montgomery IV is an entrepreneur and business owner, per the Legislature's roster. He represents Spartanburg County in House District 32. 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 32 in 2026?

2 candidates are tracked for South Carolina House District 32 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Irene Benson and Scott Montgomery. Candidate information follows official Spartanburg County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

When is the South Carolina House District 32 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 Spartanburg County ballot?

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Verify this race

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

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Candidate profiles
Irene Benson, full profileScott Montgomery, full profileOfficial South Carolina election office