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
The2016 United States House of Representatives elections in South Carolina were held on November 8, 2016, to elect the sevenU.S. representatives from thestate ofSouth Carolina ,one from each of the state's sevencongressional districts .The elections coincided with the2016 U.S. presidential election ,as well asother elections to the House of Representatives,elections to theUnited States Senate and variousstate andlocal 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 theAtlantic coastal plain ,fromSeabrook Island to the border withNorth Carolina and includes most ofCharleston andMyrtle Beach .The incumbent is RepublicanMark Sanford ,who has represented the district since 2013, and previously from 1995 to 2001. The district had aPVI of R+11.
Republican primary [ 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 onDonald 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 theWorking Families andGreen Party nominations.
General election [ edit ]
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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 fromColumbia to the South Carolina side of theAugusta, Georgia metropolitan area .The incumbent is RepublicanJoe Wilson ,who has represented the district since 2001. The Democratic andGreen Party nominee is Arik Bjorn. The district has aPVI of R+16.
Republican primary [ edit ]
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Nominee [ edit ]
Democratic primary [ edit ]
Candidates [ edit ]
Nominee [ edit ]
Arik Bjorn, former manager of South Carolina'sSmartState program
Eliminated in primary [ edit ]
Phil Black, businessman and Republican candidate for this seat in2008 ,2010 &2012 and nominee for this seat in2014
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 RepublicanJeff Duncan ,who has represented the district since 2011. The district has aPVI of R+18.
Republican primary [ edit ]
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Democratic primary [ edit ]
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Nominee [ edit ]
Hosea Cleveland, small business owner and candidate for this seat in2014
General election [ edit ]
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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 inUpstate South Carolina .The incumbent is RepublicanTrey Gowdy ,who has represented the district since 2011. The district had aPVI of R+15.
Republican primary [ edit ]
After Gowdy declined to run forHouse Majority Leader following the announcement of the resignation ofSpeaker 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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In the November general election, Gowdy faces Democrat Chris Fedalei, a 26-year-old attorney who has never held elected office.[8]
Debates [ edit ]
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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 RepublicanMick Mulvaney ,who has represented the district since 2011. The district has aPVI 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 DemocratJim Clyburn ,who has represented the district since 1993. The Green Party nominee is Prince Charles Mallory. The district has aPVI of D+21.
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Withdrawn [ edit ]
Republican primary [ edit ]
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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 RepublicanTom Rice ,who has represented this district since 2013. The Democratic and Green Party candidate is Mal Hynam. The district has aPVI of R+7.
Republican primary [ edit ]
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Democratic primary [ edit ]
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References [ edit ]
^ "SC Rep. Jenny Horne considering bid for Congress" .The State .RetrievedJuly 14, 2015 .
^ "Mark Sanford, Jenny Horne face off in ETV debate" .Post and Courier .June 6, 2016.RetrievedJune 15, 2016 .
^ "Mark Sanford wins GOP primary in tighter race than expected" .Charleston Scene .June 14, 2016.RetrievedJune 15, 2016 .
^a b c "June 14, 2016 Statewide Primary Election official results" .South Carolina State Election Commission.RetrievedJune 18, 2016 .
^a b c d e f g "2016 Statewide General Election official results" .South Carolina State Election Commission.RetrievedDecember 5, 2016 .
^ "Trey Gowdy Aide Denies Retirement Report" .At the Races .Archived fromthe original on October 2, 2015.RetrievedOctober 1, 2015 .
^ "Trey Gowdy:" Every intention "to run again" .The Greenville News .September 30, 2015.RetrievedOctober 1, 2015 .
^ Chris Lavender (March 4, 2016)."Spartanburg native Chris Fedalei to challenge Gowdy" .Archived fromthe original on August 14, 2016.RetrievedJuly 24, 2016 .
^ Jamie Self (February 29, 2016)."Former Biden aide running for Congress in SC" .thestate .The State. Archived fromthe original on March 1, 2016.RetrievedJuly 13, 2023 .
^ Bristow Marchant (April 9, 2016)."Rock Hill's John King drops out of congressional race" .heraldonline .The Herald (Rock Hill). Archived fromthe original on April 10, 2016.RetrievedJuly 13, 2023 .
^ Jim Faile (February 11, 2016)."Coker professor Mal Hyman announces bid for S.C. 7th District seat" .scnow .The Hartsville Messenger. Archived fromthe original on April 5, 2017.RetrievedJuly 13, 2023 .
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