Elections
2016 United States House of Representatives elections in South Carolina
Majority party
Minority party
Party
Republican
Democratic
Last election
6
1
Seats won
6
1
Seat change
Popular vote
1,193,711
800,801
Percentage
58.53%
39.27%
Swing
5.02%
6.20%
Winners Vote share County results
Republican
50–60%
60–70%
70–80%
80–90%
Democratic
50–60%
60–70%
70–80%
Winners
Republican Hold
Democratic Hold
The 2016 United States House of Representatives elections in South Carolina were held on November 8, 2016, to elect the seven U.S. representatives from the state of South Carolina , one from each of the state's seven congressional districts . The elections coincided with the 2016 U.S. presidential election , as well as other elections to the House of Representatives, elections to the United States Senate and various state and local elections . The primaries were held on June 14.
Overview [ edit ]
Popular vote
Republican
58.53%
Democratic
39.27%
Other
2.20%
House seats
Republican
85.71%
Democratic
14.29%
District 1 [ edit ]
2016 South Carolina's 1st congressional district election
Results by county Results by precinct Sanford: 50–60% 60–70% 70–80% 80–90% Cherry: 50–60% 60–70% 70–80% 80–90% >90% Tie: 50%
The 1st district is located on the Atlantic coastal plain , from Seabrook Island to the border with North Carolina and includes most of Charleston and Myrtle Beach . The incumbent is Republican Mark Sanford , who has represented the district since 2013, and previously from 1995 to 2001. The district had a PVI of R+11.
Republican primary [ edit ]
Candidates [ edit ]
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Eliminated in primary [ edit ]
Campaign [ edit ]
During the campaign, Sanford had a significant fundraising advantage over Horne. During their sole debate the two expressed contrasting views on Donald Trump with Sanford saying that “I think he says some things which are very, very strange. Some of which are destructive.” with Horne saying that “I think what Donald Trump is appealing to is the anger and frustration that a lot of us feel in the U.S...”[2]
Results [ edit ]
Horne polled stronger than expected with Sanford receiving 56% of the vote to Horne's 44%.[3]
Democratic primary [ edit ]
Candidates [ edit ]
Nominee [ edit ]
Dimitri Cherny, truck driver, former high-tech product manager and activist
He also received the Working Families and Green Party nominations.
General election [ edit ]
Results [ edit ]
District 2 [ edit ]
2016 South Carolina's 2nd congressional district election
Results by county Results by precinct Wilson: 40–50% 50–60% 60–70% 70–80% 80–90% Bjorn: 40–50% 50–60% 60–70% 70–80% 80–90% >90%Tie: 50% No Data
The 2nd district is located in central South Carolina and spans from Columbia to the South Carolina side of the Augusta, Georgia metropolitan area . The incumbent is Republican Joe Wilson , who has represented the district since 2001. The Democratic and Green Party nominee is Arik Bjorn. The district has a PVI of R+16.
Republican primary [ edit ]
Candidates [ edit ]
Nominee [ edit ]
Democratic primary [ edit ]
Candidates [ edit ]
Nominee [ edit ]
Arik Bjorn, former manager of South Carolina's SmartState program
Eliminated in primary [ edit ]
Phil Black, businessman and Republican candidate for this seat in 2008 , 2010 & 2012 and nominee for this seat in 2014
Results [ edit ]
General election [ edit ]
Results [ edit ]
District 3 [ edit ]
2016 South Carolina's 3rd congressional district election
Results by county Results by precinct Duncan: 50–60% 60–70% 70–80% 80–90% >90% Bjorn: 50–60% 60–70% 70–80% 80–90% >90%
The 3rd district is located in western South Carolina. The incumbent is Republican Jeff Duncan , who has represented the district since 2011. The district has a PVI of R+18.
Republican primary [ edit ]
Candidates [ edit ]
Nominee [ edit ]
Democratic primary [ edit ]
Candidates [ edit ]
Nominee [ edit ]
Hosea Cleveland, small business owner and candidate for this seat in 2014
General election [ edit ]
Results [ edit ]
District 4 [ edit ]
2016 South Carolina's 4th congressional district election
Results by county Results by precinct Gowdy: 40–50% 50–60% 60–70% 70–80% 80–90% >90% Fedali: 40–50% 50–60% 60–70% 70–80% 80–90% >90%
The 4th district is located in Upstate South Carolina . The incumbent is Republican Trey Gowdy , who has represented the district since 2011. The district had a PVI of R+15.
Republican primary [ edit ]
After Gowdy declined to run for House Majority Leader following the announcement of the resignation of Speaker of the House John Boehner , in 2015, John Fleming , a Republican Congressman from Louisiana, told reporters that Gowdy would not run for reelection in 2016. Gowdy's office denied the report,[6] and said that Gowdy had "every intention" of running in 2016.[7]
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Democratic primary [ edit ]
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General election [ edit ]
In the November general election, Gowdy faces Democrat Chris Fedalei, a 26-year-old attorney who has never held elected office.[8]
Debates [ edit ]
Results [ edit ]
District 5 [ edit ]
2016 South Carolina's 5th congressional district election
Results by county Results by precinct Mulvaney: 40–50% 50–60% 60–70% 70–80% 80–90% >90% Person: 40–50% 50–60% 60–70% 70–80% 80–90% >90%
The 5th district is located in northern South Carolina. The incumbent is Republican Mick Mulvaney , who has represented the district since 2011. The district has a PVI of R+9.
Republican primary [ edit ]
Candidates [ edit ]
Nominee [ edit ]
Eliminated in primary [ edit ]
Ray Craig, international ministry aid worker
Results [ edit ]
Democratic primary [ edit ]
Candidates [ edit ]
Nominee [ edit ]
Withdrawn [ edit ]
General election [ edit ]
Results [ edit ]
District 6 [ edit ]
2016 South Carolina's 6th congressional district election
Results by county Results by precinct Clyburn: 40–50% 50–60% 60–70% 70–80% 80–90% >90% Sterling: 40–50% 50–60% 60–70% 70–80% 80–90%Tie: 40–50% No Data
The 6th district is located in central and southern South Carolina. The incumbent is Democrat Jim Clyburn , who has represented the district since 1993. The Green Party nominee is Prince Charles Mallory. The district has a PVI of D+21.
Democratic primary [ edit ]
Candidates [ edit ]
Nominee [ edit ]
Withdrawn [ edit ]
Republican primary [ edit ]
Candidates [ edit ]
Nominee [ edit ]
General election [ edit ]
Results [ edit ]
District 7 [ edit ]
2016 South Carolina's 7th congressional district election
Results by county Results by precinct Rice: 50–60% 60–70% 70–80% 80–90% >90% Hyman: 50–60% 60–70% 70–80% 80–90% >90%
The 7th district is located in northeastern South Carolina. The incumbent is Republican Tom Rice , who has represented this district since 2013. The Democratic and Green Party candidate is Mal Hynam. The district has a PVI of R+7.
Republican primary [ edit ]
Candidates [ edit ]
Nominee [ edit ]
Democratic primary [ edit ]
Candidates [ edit ]
Nominee [ edit ]
General election [ edit ]
Results [ edit ]
References [ edit ]
^ "SC Rep. Jenny Horne considering bid for Congress" . The State . Retrieved July 14, 2015 .
^ "Mark Sanford, Jenny Horne face off in ETV debate" . Post and Courier . June 6, 2016. Retrieved June 15, 2016 .
^ "Mark Sanford wins GOP primary in tighter race than expected" . Charleston Scene . June 14, 2016. Retrieved June 15, 2016 .
^ a b c "June 14, 2016 Statewide Primary Election official results" . South Carolina State Election Commission. Retrieved June 18, 2016 .
^ a b c d e f g "2016 Statewide General Election official results" . South Carolina State Election Commission. Retrieved December 5, 2016 .
^ "Trey Gowdy Aide Denies Retirement Report" . At the Races . Archived from the original on October 2, 2015. Retrieved October 1, 2015 .
^ "Trey Gowdy: "Every intention" to run again" . The Greenville News . September 30, 2015. Retrieved October 1, 2015 .
^ Chris Lavender (March 4, 2016). "Spartanburg native Chris Fedalei to challenge Gowdy" . Archived from the original on August 14, 2016. Retrieved July 24, 2016 .
^ Jamie Self (February 29, 2016). "Former Biden aide running for Congress in SC" . thestate.com . The State. Archived from the original on March 1, 2016. Retrieved July 13, 2023 .
^ Bristow Marchant (April 9, 2016). "Rock Hill's John King drops out of congressional race" . heraldonline.com . The Herald (Rock Hill). Archived from the original on April 10, 2016. Retrieved July 13, 2023 .
^ Jim Faile (February 11, 2016). "Coker professor Mal Hyman announces bid for S.C. 7th District seat" . scnow.com . The Hartsville Messenger. Archived from the original on April 5, 2017. Retrieved July 13, 2023 .
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