Monier M Abusaft

Monier M Abusaft is a candidate for State House of Representatives District 31 Primary Election in 2026 in South Carolina State House District 31, South Carolina.

Incumbent Spartanburg County Council District 1 Representative in Spartanburg, SC

Also running: Rosalyn Denise Henderson-Myers, James A Jones.

Monier "Mo" Abusaft is a Spartanburg County Council District 1 Representative, serving since 2021. A criminal defense attorney, he is a graduate of Wofford College and Vanderbilt University Law School. Abusaft is a politically engaged activist, having served as former president and current vice president of the Spartanburg NAACP and executive director of Spartanburg Juneteenth Inc. He announced his candidacy for the State House, emphasizing his role as a fighter against conservative agendas to secure resources for District 31. His policy stances include supporting the "Ban the Box" initiative, affordable housing, body cameras for police, and addressing poverty, violence, and malnutrition. He aims to continue the agenda of former Rep. Harold Mitchell.