2016 United States House of Representatives elections in South Carolina

none February 2026 October 2015 2016 United States House of Representatives elections in South Carolina South Carolina legislative no 2014 United States House of Representatives elections in South Carolina 2014 2018 United States House of Representatives elections in South Carolina 2018 All 7 South Carolina seats to the United States House of Representatives 2016 11 08 Republican Party (United States) 6 6 1,193,711 58.53% 5.02% Democratic Party (United States) 1 1 800,801 39.27% 6.20% 1 261px Party gains 261px District results 261px County results Republican #F2B3BE 40–50% #E27F90 50–60% #CC2F4A 60–70% #D40000 70–80% #AA0000 80–90% Democratic #B9D7FF 40–50% #86b6f2 50–60% #4389e3 60–70% #1666cb 70–80% Winners #F48882 Republican hold #92C5DE 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. 2 Overview DistrictRepublicanDemocraticOthersTotalResult Votes % Votes % Votes % Votes %SC 1 District 1 190,410 58.56% 119,779 36.84% 14,981 4.61% 325,170 100.0% Republican holdSC 2 District 2 183,746 60.25% 109,452 35.89% 11,798 3.87% 304,996 100.0% Republican holdSC 3 District 3 198,431 72.82% 73,766 27.07% 284 0.10% 272,481 100.0% Republican holdSC 4 District 4 198,648 67.19% 91,676 31.01% 5,346 1.81% 295,670 100.0% Republican holdSC 5 District 5 175,909 59.07% 115,437 38.77% 6,435 2.16% 297,781 100.0% Republican holdSC 6 District 6 70,099 27.61% 177,947 70.09% 5,855 2.31% 253,901 100.0% Democratic holdSC 7 District 7 176,468 60.96% 112,744 38.95% 251 0.09% 289,463 100.0% Republican holdTotal 1,193,711 58.53% 800,801 39.27% 44,950 2.20% 2,039,462 100.0% Popular vote #ddd 600px 410px Republican Republican Party (United States) 58.53 Democratic Democratic Party (United States) 39.27 Other #777777 2.20 House seats #ddd 600px 410px Republican Republican Party (United States) 85.71 Democratic Democratic Party (United States) 14.29 District 1 2016 South Carolina's 1st congressional district election South Carolina presidential no 2014 United States House of Representatives elections in South Carolina#District 1 2014 2018 United States House of Representatives elections in South Carolina#District 1 2018 x150px File:Mark Sanford, Official Portrait, 113th Congress (3x4).jpg Mark Sanford Republican Party (US) 190,410 58.6% File:3x4.svg Dimitri Cherny Democratic Party (US) 119,779 36.8% 250px County results 250px Precinct results Sanford: #E27F7F 50–60% #D75D5D 60–70% #D72F30 70–80% #c21b18 80–90% Cherry: #7996e2 50–60% #6674de 60–70% #584cde 70–80% #3933e5 80–90% #0d0596 >90% Tie: #ae8bb1 50% U.S. Representative Mark Sanford Republican Party (US) Mark Sanford Republican Party (US) South Carolina's 1st congressional district 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 was Republican Mark Sanford, who had represented the district since 2013, and previously from 1995 to 2001. The district had a PVI of R+11. Republican primary Candidates Nominee Mark Sanford, incumbent U.S. representative Eliminated in primary Jenny Horne, state representativeSC Rep. Jenny Horne considering bid for Congress http://www.thestate.com/news/politics-government/politics-columns-blogs/the-buzz/article27220204.html The State July 14, 2015 Campaign During the campaign, Sanford had a significant fundraising advantage over Horne. During their sole debate, the two expressed contrasting views on Donald Trump. Sanford said, "I think he says some things which are very, very strange. Some of which are destructive." Horne said, "I think what Donald Trump is appealing to is the anger and frustration that a lot of us feel in the U.S..."Mark Sanford, Jenny Horne face off in ETV debate http://www.postandcourier.com/20160606/160609540/mark-sanford-jenny-horne-face-off-in-etv-debate https://web.archive.org/web/20160608131247/http://www.postandcourier.com/20160606/160609540/mark-sanford-jenny-horne-face-off-in-etv-debate dead June 8, 2016 Post and Courier 15 June 2016 6 June 2016 Results Horne polled stronger than expected, with Sanford receiving 56% of the vote to Horne's 44%.Mark Sanford wins GOP primary in tighter race than expected http://www.charlestonscene.com/20160614/160619642/mark-sanford-wins-gop-primary-in-tighter-race-than-expected Charleston Scene 15 June 2016 14 June 2016 June 16, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160616175501/http://www.charlestonscene.com/20160614/160619642/mark-sanford-wins-gop-primary-in-tighter-race-than-expected dead Republican primary resultshttp://www.enr-scvotes.org/SC/62359/172196/en/summary.html June 14, 2016 Statewide Primary Election official results South Carolina State Election Commission June 18, 2016 Mark Sanford (incumbent) Republican Party (United States) 21,299 55.6 Jenny Horne Republican Party (United States) 17,001 44.4 38,300 100.0 Democratic primary Candidates Nominee Dimitri Cherny, truck driver, former high-tech product manager and activist He also received the Working Families and Green Party nominations. General election Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political Report2016 House Race Ratings for November 7, 2016 http://cookpolitical.com/house/charts/race-ratings House: Race Ratings Cook Political Report November 12, 2016Safe RNovember 7, 2016Daily Kos ElectionsDaily Kos Elections House race ratings: Initial ratings for 2016 http://www.dailykos.com/election-outlook/2016-race-ratings#house Daily Kos Elections November 7, 2016Safe RNovember 7, 2016 Rothenberg2016 House Ratings (November 3, 2016) http://rothenbergpoliticalreport.com/ratings/house House Ratings The Rothenberg Political Report November 3, 2016Safe RNovember 3, 2016 Sabato's Crystal Ball2016 House http://www.centerforpolitics.org/crystalball/2016-house Sabato's Crystal Ball November 7, 2016 November 7, 2016Safe RNovember 7, 2016RCPBattle for the House 2016 http://www.realclearpolitics.com/epolls/2016/house/2016_elections_house_map.html Real Clear Politics October 31, 2016Safe ROctober 31, 2016 Results South Carolina's 1st congressional district, 2016 http://www.enr-scvotes.org/SC/64658/183653/en/summary.html 2016 Statewide General Election official results South Carolina State Election Commission December 5, 2016 Mark Sanford (incumbent) Republican Party (United States) 190,410 58.6 Dimitri Cherny Democratic Party (United States) 119,779 36.8 Michael Grier Jr. Libertarian Party (United States) 11,614 3.6 Albert Travison American Party of South Carolina 2,774 0.8 593 0.2 325,170 100.0 Republican Party (United States) District 2 2016 South Carolina's 2nd congressional district election South Carolina presidential no 2014 United States House of Representatives elections in South Carolina#District 2 2014 2018 United States House of Representatives elections in South Carolina#District 2 2018 x150px File:Joe Wilson official congressional photo (cropped).jpg Joe Wilson Republican Party (US) 183,746 60.2% File:3x4.svg Arik Bjorn Democratic Party (US) 109,452 35.9% File:2016 South Carolina's 2nd congressional district election results map by county.svg County results 250px Precinct results Wilson: #ffb2b2 40–50% #E27F7F 50–60% #D75D5D 60–70% #D72F30 70–80% #c21b18 80–90% Bjorn:#a5b0ff 40–50% #7996e2 50–60% #6674de 60–70% #584cde 70–80% #3933e5 80–90% #0d0596 >90%Tie: #ae8bb1 50% #808080 No data U.S. Representative Joe Wilson Republican Party (US) Joe Wilson Republican Party (US) South Carolina's 2nd congressional district 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 was Republican Joe Wilson, who had represented the district since 2001. The Democratic and Green Party nominee was Arik Bjorn. The district had a PVI of R+16. Republican primary Candidates Nominee Joe Wilson, incumbent U.S. representative Democratic primary Candidates Nominee Arik Bjorn, former manager of South Carolina's SmartState program Eliminated in primary Phil Black, businessman and Republican candidate for this seat in 2008, 2010 & 2012 and nominee for this seat in 2014 Results Democratic primary results Arik Bjorn Democratic Party (United States) 9,686 50.1 Phil Black Democratic Party (United States) 9,642 49.9 19,328 100.0 General election Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political ReportSafe RNovember 7, 2016Daily Kos ElectionsSafe RNovember 7, 2016 RothenbergSafe RNovember 3, 2016 Sabato's Crystal BallSafe RNovember 7, 2016RCPSafe ROctober 31, 2016 Results South Carolina's 2nd congressional district, 2016 Joe Wilson (incumbent) Republican Party (United States) 183,746 60.2 Arik Bjorn Democratic Party (United States) 109,452 35.9 Eddie McCain American Party of South Carolina 11,444 3.8 354 0.1 304,996 100.0 Republican Party (United States) District 3 2016 South Carolina's 3rd congressional district election South Carolina presidential no 2014 United States House of Representatives elections in South Carolina#District 3 2014 2018 United States House of Representatives elections in South Carolina#District 3 2018 x150px File:Jeff Duncan, official portrait, 114th Congress (cropped).png Jeff Duncan Republican Party (US) 198,431 72.8% File:3x4.svg Hosea Cleveland Democratic Party (US) 73,766 27.1% 250px County results 250px Precinct results Duncan: #E27F7F 50–60% #D75D5D 60–70% #D72F30 70–80% #c21b18 80–90% #a80000 >90% Bjorn: #7996e2 50–60% #6674de 60–70% #584cde 70–80% #3933e5 80–90% #0d0596 >90% U.S. Representative Jeff Duncan Republican Party (US) Jeff Duncan Republican Party (US) South Carolina's 3rd congressional district The 3rd district is located in western South Carolina. The incumbent was Republican Jeff Duncan, who had represented the district since 2011. The district had a PVI of R+18. Republican primary Candidates Nominee Jeff Duncan, incumbent U.S. representative Democratic primary Candidates Nominee Hosea Cleveland, small business owner and candidate for this seat in 2014 General election Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political ReportSafe RNovember 7, 2016Daily Kos ElectionsSafe RNovember 7, 2016 RothenbergSafe RNovember 3, 2016 Sabato's Crystal BallSafe RNovember 7, 2016RCPSafe ROctober 31, 2016 Results South Carolina's 3rd congressional district, 2016 Jeff Duncan (incumbent) Republican Party (United States) 198,431 72.8 Hosea Cleveland Democratic Party (United States) 73,766 27.1 284 0.1 272,481 100.0 Republican Party (United States) District 4 2016 South Carolina's 4th congressional district election South Carolina presidential no 2014 United States House of Representatives elections in South Carolina#District 4 2014 2018 United States House of Representatives elections in South Carolina#District 4 2018 x150px File:Trey Gowdy, official portrait, 115th Congress (cropped).jpg Trey Gowdy Republican Party (US) 198,648 67.2% File:3x4.svg Chris Fedalei Democratic Party (US) 91,676 31.0% 250px County results 250px Precinct results Gowdy: #ffb2b2 40–50% #E27F7F 50–60% #D75D5D 60–70% #D72F30 70–80% #c21b18 80–90% #a80000 >90% Fedali: #a5b0ff 40–50% #7996e2 50–60% #6674de 60–70% #584cde 70–80% #3933e5 80–90% #0d0596 >90% U.S. Representative Trey Gowdy Republican Party (US) Trey Gowdy Republican Party (US) South Carolina's 4th congressional district The 4th district is located in Upstate South Carolina. The incumbent was Republican Trey Gowdy, who had represented the district since 2011. The district had a PVI of R+15. Republican primary 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,http://atr.rollcall.com/trey-gowdy-aide-denies-retirement-report/ Trey Gowdy Aide Denies Retirement Report At the Races October 1, 2015 October 2, 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20151002093731/http://atr.rollcall.com/trey-gowdy-aide-denies-retirement-report/ dead and said that he had "every intention" of running in 2016.http://www.greenvilleonline.com/story/news/2015/09/30/gowdy-denies-plans-leave-congress-2016/73080620/ Trey Gowdy: "Every intention" to run again September 30, 2015 The Greenville News October 1, 2015 Candidates Nominee Trey Gowdy, incumbent U.S. representative Democratic primary Candidates Nominee Chris Fedalei, attorney General election In the November general election, Gowdy faced Democrat Chris Fedalei, a 26-year-old attorney who had never held elected office.http://www.goupstate.com/article/20160304/ARTICLES/160309856 Spartanburg native Chris Fedalei to challenge Gowdy Chris Lavender March 4, 2016 July 24, 2016 August 14, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160814235942/http://www.goupstate.com/article/20160304/ARTICLES/160309856 dead Debates Complete video of debate, October 24, 2016 Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political ReportSafe RNovember 7, 2016Daily Kos ElectionsSafe RNovember 7, 2016 RothenbergSafe RNovember 3, 2016 Sabato's Crystal BallSafe RNovember 7, 2016RCPSafe ROctober 31, 2016 Results South Carolina's 4th congressional district, 2016 Trey Gowdy (incumbent) Republican Party (United States) 198,648 67.2 Chris Fedalei Democratic Party (United States) 91,676 31.0 Michael Chandler Constitution Party (United States) 5,103 1.7 243 0.1 295,670 100.0 Republican Party (United States) District 5 2016 South Carolina's 5th congressional district election South Carolina presidential no 2014 United States House of Representatives elections in South Carolina#District 5 2014 2017 South Carolina's 5th congressional district special election 2017 (special) x150px File:Mick Mulvaney, Official Portrait, 113th Congress (2).jpg Mick Mulvaney Republican Party (US) 175,909 59.1% File:3x4.svg Fran Person Democratic Party (US) 115,437 38.8% 250px County results 250px Precinct results Mulvaney: #ffb2b2 40–50% #E27F7F 50–60% #D75D5D 60–70% #D72F30 70–80% #c21b18 80–90% #a80000 >90%Person: #a5b0ff 40–50% #7996e2 50–60% #6674de 60–70% #584cde 70–80% #3933e5 80–90% #0d0596 >90% U.S. Representative Mick Mulvaney Republican Party (US) Mick Mulvaney Republican Party (US) South Carolina's 5th congressional district The 5th district is located in northern South Carolina. The incumbent was Republican Mick Mulvaney, who had represented the district since 2011. The district had a PVI of R+9. Republican primary Candidates Nominee Mick Mulvaney, incumbent U.S. representative Eliminated in primary Ray Craig, international ministry aid worker Results Republican primary results Mick Mulvaney (incumbent) Republican Party (United States) 22,603 78.3 Ray Craig Republican Party (United States) 6,280 21.7 28,883 100.0 Democratic primary Candidates Nominee Fran Person, former aide to Joe Biden and former University of South Carolina football playerJamie Self Former Biden aide running for Congress in SC http://www.thestate.com/news/politics-government/politics-columns-blogs/the-buzz/article63101062.html thestate.com The State 13 July 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20160301104845/http://www.thestate.com/news/politics-government/politics-columns-blogs/the-buzz/article63101062.html 1 March 2016 29 February 2016 Withdrawn John King, state representativeBristow Marchant Rock Hill's John King drops out of congressional race http://www.heraldonline.com/news/politics-government/election/local-election/article70900182.html heraldonline.com The Herald (Rock Hill) 13 July 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20160410113015/http://www.heraldonline.com/news/politics-government/election/local-election/article70900182.html 10 April 2016 9 April 2016 General election Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political ReportSafe RNovember 7, 2016Daily Kos ElectionsSafe RNovember 7, 2016 RothenbergSafe RNovember 3, 2016 Sabato's Crystal BallSafe RNovember 7, 2016RCPSafe ROctober 31, 2016 Results South Carolina's 5th congressional district, 2016 Mick Mulvaney (incumbent) Republican Party (United States) 175,909 59.1 Fran Person Democratic Party (United States) 115,437 38.8 Rudy Barnes Jr American Party of South Carolina 6,239 2.1 196 0.1 297,781 100.0 Republican Party (United States) District 6 2016 South Carolina's 6th congressional district election South Carolina presidential no 2014 United States House of Representatives elections in South Carolina#District 6 2014 2018 United States House of Representatives elections in South Carolina#District 6 2018 x150px File:James Clyburn, official Congressional Majority Whip photo 2007 (cropped).jpg Jim Clyburn Democratic Party (US) 177,947 70.1% File:3x4.svg Laura Sterling Republican Party (US) 70,099 27.6% 200px County results 200px Precinct results Clyburn: #a5b0ff 40–50% #7996e2 50–60% #6674de 60–70% #584cde 70–80% #3933e5 80–90% #0d0596 >90%Sterling: #ffb2b2 40–50% #e27f7f 50–60% #d75d5d 60–70% #d72f30 70–80% #c21b18 80–90%Tie: #d2b1d9 40–50% #808080 No data U.S. Representative Jim Clyburn Democratic Party (US) Jim Clyburn Democratic Party (US) South Carolina's 6th congressional district The 6th district is located in central and southern South Carolina. The incumbent was Democrat Jim Clyburn, who had represented the district since 1993. The Green Party nominee was Prince Charles Mallory. The district had a PVI of D+21. Democratic primary Candidates Nominee Jim Clyburn, incumbent U.S. representative Withdrawn Ben Garves Republican primary Candidates Nominee Laura Sterling General election Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political ReportSafe DNovember 7, 2016Daily Kos ElectionsSafe DNovember 7, 2016 RothenbergSafe DNovember 3, 2016 Sabato's Crystal BallSafe DNovember 7, 2016RCPSafe DOctober 31, 2016 Results South Carolina's 6th congressional district, 2016 Jim Clyburn (incumbent) Democratic Party (United States) 177,947 70.1 Laura Sterling Republican Party (United States) 70,099 27.6 Rich Piotrowski Libertarian Party (United States) 3,131 1.2 Prince Charles Mallory Green Party (United States) 2,499 1.0 225 0.1 253,901 100.0 Democratic Party (United States) District 7 2016 South Carolina's 7th congressional district election South Carolina presidential no 2014 United States House of Representatives elections in South Carolina#District 7 2014 2018 United States House of Representatives elections in South Carolina#District 7 2018 x150px File:Tom Rice, Official Portrait, 113th Congress - full (cropped).jpg Tom Rice Republican Party (US) 176,468 61.0% File:3x4.svg Mal Hyman Democratic Party (US) 112,744 38.9% 250px County results 250px Precinct results Rice: #E27F7F 50–60% #D75D5D 60–70% #D72F30 70–80% #c21b18 80–90% #a80000 >90%Hyman: #7996e2 50–60% #6674de 60–70% #584cde 70–80% #3933e5 80–90% #0d0596 >90% U.S. Representative Tom Rice Republican Party (US) Tom Rice Republican Party (US) South Carolina's 7th congressional district The 7th district is located in northeastern South Carolina. The incumbent was Republican Tom Rice, who had represented this district since 2013. The Democratic and Green Party candidate was Mal Hynam. The district had a PVI of R+7. Republican primary Candidates Nominee Tom Rice, incumbent U.S. representative Democratic primary Candidates Nominee Mal Hyman, Coker University professorJim Faile Coker professor Mal Hyman announces bid for S.C. 7th District seat http://www.scnow.com/messenger/news/article_d5e21224-d0fe-11e5-b3f8-83432414fc67.html scnow.com The Hartsville Messenger 13 July 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20170405072109/http://www.scnow.com/messenger/news/article_d5e21224-d0fe-11e5-b3f8-83432414fc67.html 5 April 2017 11 February 2016 General election Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political ReportSafe RNovember 7, 2016Daily Kos ElectionsSafe RNovember 7, 2016 RothenbergSafe RNovember 3, 2016 Sabato's Crystal BallSafe RNovember 7, 2016RCPSafe ROctober 31, 2016 Results South Carolina's 7th congressional district, 2016 Tom Rice (incumbent) Republican Party (United States) 176,468 61.0 Mal Hyman Democratic Party (United States) 112,744 38.9 251 0.1 289,463 100.0 Republican Party (United States) References External links U.S. House elections in South Carolina, 2016 at Ballotpedia Campaign contributions at OpenSecrets 2016 United States House South Carolina