Leonidas E Stavrinakis

Leonidas "Leon" Stavrinakis is an incumbent Democratic State Representative for South Carolina's 119th District, a position he has held since 2006. Born in Charleston, South Carolina, he earned his undergraduate degree from the College of Charleston and his law degree from the University of South Carolina. Before his legislative career, he served on the Charleston County Council, including a term as chairman, and established his own law firm. Stavrinakis advocates for quality education, improved infrastructure, and fiscal discipline in budgeting and economic development. He is seeking re-election for his seat in the 2026 South Carolina general election, having advanced unopposed in his party's primary.