State House of Representatives District 24 in South Carolina State House District 24, South Carolina

2026 Primary Election

• Caroline B Avinger — Executive Coach in Greenville, SC

  Caroline Avinger is a Democratic candidate for the South Carolina House of Representatives District 24. An executive coach, small business owner, former teacher, and full-time mom, she emphasizes responsive and accountable representation. Her campaign focuses on improving education, ensuring attainable housing, and reliable healthcare. Avinger is running to address challenges she's experienced firsthand, believing constituents' needs should guide decisions over party politics, and advocating for a higher standard of showing up, responding, and following through for District 24.

• Bruce W Bannister — Incumbent Member of the South Carolina House of Representatives in Greenville, SC

  Bruce W. Bannister is an incumbent Republican member of the South Carolina House of Representatives, representing District 24 since 2005. An attorney by profession, he is a partner at Bannister, Wyatt, & Stalvey, LLC in Greenville, where his legal practice focuses on family law, eminent domain, and real estate. He has held leadership positions in the House, including Assistant Majority Leader and Chairman of the Ways and Means Committee. Born in Greenville, South Carolina, in 1972, he earned his law degree from the University of South Carolina after graduating from Davidson College. He is seeking re-election to his seat in 2026, with the Republican primary canceled.

• Justin D Sanders — Accountant/Teacher/Facilitator in Greenville, SC

  Justin D. Sanders, a Democratic candidate, is running for the South Carolina House of Representatives District 24 in the 2026 primary election. A former US Army 13 Bravo Cannon Crew Member, he has also worked as a substitute teacher for Greenville County Schools, a legal assistant, and a community services coordinator, and interned for Senator Lindsey Graham. He advocates for fully funding schools, expanding Medicaid, investing in telehealth, ending partisan redistricting, reforming right-to-work laws, and supports congressional term limits. He resides in the Greenville, South Carolina area.