James L Byars

James L Byars is a candidate for U.S. House of Representatives District 1 Primary Election in 2026 in Congressional District 1, South Carolina.

Dorchester County Councilman and Small Business Owner in SC

Also running: Daniel J Brown, Logan S Cunningham, Francina D Dantzler, William M Deford, Max Eliot Diaz, Tyler Dykes, Margo Ellis, Benjamin Frasier, Matthew Fulmer, Jenny Costa Honeycutt, Nancy S Lacore, Kendal R Ludden, John Samuel Mccown, Alexander Pelbath, William O Reeside, Cynthia W Riley, Mayra Rivera Vazquez, Marshall C Sanford, Marvin Matthew Smith.

Jay Byars is a Republican candidate for South Carolina's 1st Congressional District in the 2026 election. He holds degrees from Clemson University and the University of Georgia, and previously taught science and coached baseball in Dorchester public schools. Byars later entered mortgage banking and founded small businesses including Long Leaf Storage and Good Faith Caregivers. Currently a Dorchester County Councilman, he advocates for an "America First" agenda by prioritizing the "Lowcountry first," backing Donald Trump on issues like border security, fiscal responsibility, and defending faith and family. He emphasizes "no drama, just results" and seeks to restore trust in leadership.