Lee Edwards

Lee Edwards is the Republican candidate for the South Carolina House of Representatives, District 119, in the November 3, 2026 general election, where incumbent Leonidas Stavrinakis (D) is also on the ballot.[1][2] In a Ballotpedia survey, he described himself as a lifelong Charlestonian and small business owner who previously served as an elected commissioner of the St. Andrews Public Service District.[3]

Edwards earned a high school diploma from Middleton High School, and his listed career experience is as a business owner.[1] In a Ballotpedia survey, he said he has served the Lowcountry for more than 30 years through public service and volunteer leadership, including on the South Carolina Educational Lottery Commission.[3] He said that as chairman of the budget committee of the St. Andrews Public Service District he helped cut property taxes by 26% while maintaining essential services.[3]

Edwards ran for this seat twice before.[1] In 2010, he lost the District 119 general election to incumbent Leonidas Stavrinakis (D), 45.12% to 54.81%, and in 2016 he again lost to Stavrinakis, 38.80% to 61.20%.[1] He advanced from the Republican primary without appearing on the ballot after the June 9, 2026 primary was canceled.[1] In his survey, Edwards said public service should be about delivering results, protecting taxpayers and listening to the people he represents.[3]

Researched from the cited sources on 2026-10-21. Not yet independently fact-checked.