State House of Representatives District 31 in South Carolina State House District 31, South Carolina

2026 Primary Election

• Monier M Abusaft — Incumbent Spartanburg County Council District 1 Representative in Spartanburg, SC

  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.

• Rosalyn Denise Henderson-Myers — Incumbent South Carolina House of Representatives, District 31 in Spartanburg, SC

  Rosalyn Denise Henderson-Myers is an attorney and Democratic member of the South Carolina House of Representatives, serving District 31 since 2017. Born in Spartanburg, South Carolina, she earned her BA from the University of South Carolina and JD from Tulane University, practicing law since 1993. Before her state legislative service, she served on Spartanburg's City Council. A USA TODAY Woman of the Year honoree, her legislative focus includes quality education, affordable healthcare, housing for all, and job opportunities. She is known for championing women's issues, notably authoring South Carolina's Lactation Support Act, which inspired federal legislation. She is seeking re-election for the State House in 2026.

• James A Jones — Candidate for State House of Representatives in Spartanburg, SC

  James A. Jones is a political candidate who has officially announced his run for South Carolina House District 31. Campaigning as "The People's Advocate," Jones emphasizes his commitment to fresh, independent leadership, asserting he is "unbought and unbossed." His platform focuses on advocating for cleaner air, safer water, and promoting honesty, accountability, equity, and fairness for the people of Spartanburg and the state. Jones aims to ensure government prioritizes citizens' benefits over special interests. His campaign is based in Spartanburg, though his public-facing campaign materials also heavily brand him as a mayoral candidate.