Jay Byars
SC-01 Republican nominee?
$159.6K
JUN 24, 2026Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Overview
Current roleCouncil Member
PartyRepublican
Political ideologyConservative Republican
GenderMale
LocationSouth Carolina
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BackgroundCounty councilmember
EducationClemson University — B.S., Chemistry and Physics Education
Notable personal detailsJames Lex Byars III (Jay Byars) is a Republican candidate for the U.S. House in South Carolina’s 1st Congressional District in the 2026 election cycle. He has served on the Dorchester County Council and previously worked in education and the mortgage/financial services industry. He earned degrees from Clemson University and the University of Georgia and has campaigned on an America First platform and local Lowcountry priorities.
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Positions
Economy & Taxes
Supports cutting federal spending, eliminating waste, and restoring fiscal sanity; embraces the America First agenda and pledges to cut reckless spending and pay down the debt. No explicit campaign promise to raise taxes or enact progressive tax increases was found in campaign materials reviewed.
Immigration & Border
Supports securing the U.S. border and prioritizing enforcement as part of an "America First" agenda while positioning immigration as an economic and budget concern. Endorses policies to protect citizens first and to finish what President Trump started on border security.
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Climate & Energy
The candidate describes himself as a “conservative conservationist” who has led local efforts to protect marshes, coastlines and public lands but does not present detailed national climate or energy policy positions on his campaign site. Public reporting about his campaign emphasizes land and coastal protection while showing no explicit endorsement of aggressive emissions-reduction measures or specific energy policies.
Fundraising
Latest report: Cycle 20262026
LatestCycle 2026
Source: FEC
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