Charleston County, South Carolina

South Carolina House District 119

See where Edwards and Stavrinakis stand on taxes, roads and growth. Names follow official Charleston County election filings.

About this race

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.

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, Leon Stavrinakis, is on the ballot.

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Lee Edwards

Republican

Top priorities

From the campaign site

Fix traffic with better planning and infrastructure investment
Cut taxes and reduce the state income tax
Property tax relief for seniors

Biography

Lee Edwards is a Charleston native and small business owner who chaired the budget committee of the St. Andrews Public Service District and served as a district commissioner, per the campaign site. Edwards served on the South Carolina Educational Lottery Commission and chaired the Charleston County Department of Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse Services Advisory Board, per the campaign site.

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Leon Stavrinakis

DemocraticIncumbent

Biography

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.

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Questions about this race

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. See where they stand on taxes, roads and growth.

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.

How do I see my exact Charleston 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 Charleston County and state election office filings, last verified October 14, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

Cross-check with the official South Carolina election office, or see the full Charleston County sample ballot and your exact ballot by address.

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Charleston County Council, District 1 Charleston County Council, District 2 Charleston County Council, District 5 See all 30 Charleston County races

Candidate profiles

Lee Edwards, full profile Leon Stavrinakis, full profile Official South Carolina election office