Jasmine Williams

Jasmine Williams (Democratic Party) is running for election to the South Carolina House of Representatives to represent District 1. Williams is on the ballot in the general election on November 3, 2026. Williams advanced from the Democratic primary on June 9, 2026.

Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

Jasmine Williams was raised in Long Creek, South Carolina, and her family have been residents of the Upstate for generations. She received her Bachelors of Science degree from Emory University in 2022 and thereafter dedicated her career to environmental nonprofit work in upstate South Carolina.

Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

In Oconee and Pickens Counties, our households are struggling afford basic necessities — not because people aren't working, but because wages are too low, healthcare is too expensive, and the cost of living keeps rising while representation stays the same. I'm running because working families in District 1 deserve a representative who fights for them every single day — for a living wage, affordable healthcare, quality schools, and roads that are safe to drive. I'm not a career politician. I'm your neighbor, and I'm ready to work.District 1 is home to the Chattooga River, Lake Keowee, the Blue Ridge foothills, and some of the most beautiful land in the Southeast. That's not just scenery — it's our drinking water, our economy, and our identity. I work every day for a local environmental nonprofit because I believe protecting this land critical to every resident of South Carolina, and beyond. As your representative, I will fight to keep our water clean, our forests standing, and our natural heritage intact for generations to come.My family's roots run deep in South Carolina — my father was born and raised in Pendleton, South Carolina. I grew up connected to this land, these communities, and these people. That's why I'm running: not for a political career, but because the families of Oconee and Pickens Counties deserve a voice in Columbia that actually shows up — on education, healthcare, infrastructure, the environment, and the cost of living. Weather you're a Democrat or a Republican, you're still my neighbor, and it would be an honor to represent you.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Accessible education, affordable healthcare, reliable infrastructure (e.g. roads and internet), an affordable cost of living, and a clean and protected environment.