State House of Representatives District 1 in South Carolina State House District 1, South Carolina

2026 Primary Election

• Craig A Diem — Retired business executive in Sunset, SC

  Craig Diem is a Republican candidate for the South Carolina House of Representatives, District 1, running in the primary on June 9, 2026. A retired businessman and Christian neighbor, he earned degrees from the University of Toledo and Kettering University, building a career in mechanical engineering and manufacturing management. Diem describes himself as a fiscally conservative problem-solver, believing state government has lost touch with District 1 families. His platform focuses on common-sense solutions such as cutting wasteful spending, lowering taxes, protecting parental rights in education, improving infrastructure, and advocating for term limits and Second Amendment rights. He opposes foreign land ownership and amnesty for illegal immigrants, and supports publicly elected state judges.

• Brittany June Lynch — Management professional in SC

  Juni Lynch, a Democratic candidate, is seeking election to the South Carolina House of Representatives to represent District 1 in the 2026 election cycle. She is slated to appear on the Democratic primary ballot on June 9, 2026, where she will face Jasmine Williams. Lynch has a professional background in management. She completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey for the 2026 election, though specific policy positions are not detailed in the available information.

• William R Whitmire — Incumbent State House of Representatives Member in SC

  William R. Whitmire, known as Bill, is a Republican member of the South Carolina House of Representatives, serving the 1st District (parts of Oconee & Pickens Counties) since 2002. Born in Seneca, South Carolina, in 1948, he is a retired educator and a farmer, having also served in the United States Army Reserves. His political career began in Walhalla, where he served on the City Council and as Mayor from 2000 to 2002 before being elected to the state House. He graduated from Piedmont College. He was recently involved in legislation to recognize Ebony Young for distinguished service to the state.

• Jasmine R Williams — Environmental nonprofit professional in Long Creek, SC

  Jasmine Williams is running for the South Carolina House of Representatives District 1. Born and raised in Long Creek, SC, her family has deep roots in the Upstate. She earned a Bachelor of Science degree from Emory University in 2022. Williams dedicated her career to environmental nonprofit work, protecting the natural beauty of Oconee and Pickens Counties. Her campaign focuses on ensuring a quality education for children, affordable healthcare, safe roads, managing the cost of living, and preserving the natural environment. She aims to be a representative who fights for working families every day.