State House of Representatives District 117 in South Carolina State House District 117, South Carolina

2026 Primary Election

• Jordan S Pace — Incumbent State Representative in SC

  Jordan Pace is an incumbent Republican State Representative for South Carolina House District 117, having assumed office in November 2022. A native of Spartanburg, South Carolina, he holds a degree in Political Science and Religion from Charleston Southern University. Pace is dedicated to fostering transparent, accountable, and responsive government, advocating for common-sense solutions and collaborative leadership to enhance South Carolina's prosperity. He champions electoral reform, recently urging a special session to redraw congressional maps for more competitive elections that better reflect the interests of all South Carolinians. His professional background includes roles as a director of tenant relations, a high school teacher, and a real estate agent. He is committed to ensuring his constituents' voices are heard and building a brighter future for the state's families and communities.

• Ashley Painter — Small business owner in SC

  Ashley Painter is a small business owner, wife, and mother of two, running for the South Carolina House of Representatives District 117. A former social worker who aged out of foster care, she has dedicated her life to advocating for children and families. Painter is motivated by the rising cost of living and believes current leadership is out of touch. She aims to bring compassionate, accountable leadership to Columbia, focusing on lowering everyday expenses for working families. Her platform includes affordable healthcare, childcare, support for small businesses, and expanded reproductive rights, emphasizing protection for life-saving care and exceptions for rape and incest.