State House of Representatives District 25 in South Carolina State House District 25, South Carolina

2026 Primary Election

• Wendell K Jones — Incumbent State House of Representatives in SC

  Wendell K. Jones is the incumbent Democratic member of the South Carolina House of Representatives, representing District 25 since November 2022. Born in Spartanburg, South Carolina, in 1971, he is a graduate of Wofford College. He is seeking re-election in 2026. His policy agenda includes supporting "ban the box" legislation for ex-offenders, securing funding for affordable multifamily housing and challenging current "affordable housing" definitions, engaging Public Education Partners for teacher pay and equitable school funding, and advocating for automatic voter registration and maintaining absentee voting. He aims to bring proven leadership to his constituents.

• Derrick L Quarles — Executive Director, Black Economic Mobility Coalition in Greenville, SC

  Derrick Quarles, a Democratic candidate for the South Carolina House of Representatives District 25 in 2026, is a public policy leader and social justice advocate with a Ph.D. in Higher Education Administration. He has organized movements such as Black Lives Matter and Dream Defenders. As a father, he is driven to create an equitable society. His platform focuses on criminal justice reform, community-based violence prevention, infrastructure improvements including pedestrian safety and fair funding, economic policies like property tax relief and affordable housing, and expanding healthcare access in underserved communities. He previously ran for this seat in 2022.