2002 United States House of Representatives elections in South Carolina

none February 2026 September 2023 2002 United States House of Representatives elections in South Carolina South Carolina legislative no 2000 United States House of Representatives elections in South Carolina 2000 2004 United States House of Representatives elections in South Carolina 2004 All 6 South Carolina seats to the United States House of Representatives 2002 11 05 Republican Party (United States) 4 4 569,267 57.83% 2.60% Democratic Party (United States) 2 2 344,972 35.04% 4.55% 1 261px Party gains 261px District results 261px County results Republican #e27f90 50–60% #CC2F4A 60–70% #d40000 70–80% #AA0000 80–90% #800000 >90% Democratic #86B6F2 50–60% #4389E3 60–70% #1666cb 70–80% #0645B4 80–90% #002b84 >90% Winners #F48882 Republican Hold #92C5DE Democratic Hold thumb|300px|South Carolina's 6 congressional districts The 2002 United States House of Representatives elections in South Carolina were held on November 5, 2002 to select six Representatives for two-year terms from the state of South Carolina. The primary elections for the Democrats and the Republicans were held on June 11 and the runoff elections were held two weeks later on June 25. All five incumbents who ran were re-elected and the open seat in the 3rd congressional district was retained by the Republicans. The composition of the state delegation remained four Republicans and two Democrats. Overview United States House of Representatives elections in South Carolina, 2002http://clerk.house.gov/member_info/electionInfo/2002/2002Stat.htm#40 Office of the Clerk, U.S. House of RepresentativesPartyVotesPercentageSeats+/– Republican 569,267 57.83% 4 — Democratic 344,972 35.04% 2 — United Citizens 28,203 2.86% 0 — Libertarian 25,110 2.55% 0 — Others 16,863 1.71% 0 — Totals 984,415 100.00% 6 — District 1 thumb South Carolina's 1st congressional district This conservative district, which stretches along coastal South Carolina from the North Carolina to Charleston County and includes Myrtle Beach and some of Charleston, was represented by Republican Congressman Henry E. Brown, Jr. since his initial election in 2000. Seeking a second term, Brown faced only United Citizens candidate James Dunn and Natural Law candidate Joe Innella, whom he dispatched easily. Predictions SourceRankingAs of Sabato's Crystal Ball50 most competitive House races of 2002 http://www.centerforpolitics.org:80/crystalball/house-competitive.htm Sabato's Crystal Ball 6 November 2002 24 November 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20021106080608/http://www.centerforpolitics.org:80/crystalball/house-competitive.htm 6 November 2002Safe R November 4, 2002 New York Times2002 Senate, House and Governor Ratings https://archive.nytimes.com/www.nytimes.com/learning/students/pop/articles/elections.html The New York Times 14 October 2002 21 December 2023 Safe R October 14, 2002 Results South Carolina's 1st congressional district election, 2002 Republican Party (United States) Henry E. Brown, Jr. (inc.) 127,562 89.56 United Citizens Party James E. Dunn 9,841 6.91 Natural Law Party (United States) Joe Innella 4,965 3.49 Write-ins 57 0.04 142,425 100.00 Republican Party (United States) District 2 thumb South Carolina's 2nd congressional district Initially elected in a 2001 special election, incumbent Republican Congressman Joe Wilson sought a full term. This conservative district, which spans from the southern coast of South Carolina to Columbia in central South Carolina, easily elected Wilson in 2001. This year, he faced only United Citizens candidate Mark Whittington and Libertarian nominee Jim Legg, whom he crushed in a landslide. Predictions SourceRankingAs of Sabato's Crystal BallSafe R November 4, 2002 New York TimesSafe R October 14, 2002 Results South Carolina's 2nd congressional district election, 2002 Republican Party (United States) Joe Wilson (inc.) 144,149 84.12 United Citizens Party Mark Whittington 17,189 10.03 Libertarian Party (United States) Jim Legg 9,650 5.63 Write-ins 371 0.22 171,359 100.00 Republican Party (United States) District 3 thumb South Carolina's 3rd congressional district When incumbent Republican Congressman Lindsey Graham declined to seek a fifth term, instead opting to run for Senate, an open seat was created. South Carolina State Representative J. Gresham Barrett entered the fray and emerged as the Republican nominee. George Brightharp, the 2000 Democratic nominee for this seat, ran again, but was crushed in the general election by Barrett. Predictions SourceRankingAs of Sabato's Crystal BallSafe R November 4, 2002 New York TimesSafe R October 14, 2002 Results South Carolina's 3rd congressional district election, 2002 Republican Party (United States) J. Gresham Barrett 119,644 67.14 Democratic Party (United States) George L. Brightharp 55,743 31.28 Libertarian Party (United States) Mike Boerste 2,785 1.56 Write-ins 23 0.01 178,195 100.00 Republican Party (United States) District 4 thumb South Carolina's 4th congressional district In this staunchly conservative district based in Spartanburg and Greenville, incumbent Republican Congressman Jim DeMint since his initial election in 1998. Seeking a third term, DeMint faced Democratic candidate Peter Ashy and Natural Law candidate C. Faye Walters. DeMint ultimately defeated both candidates to secure another term in Congress. Predictions SourceRankingAs of Sabato's Crystal BallSafe R November 4, 2002 New York TimesSafe R October 14, 2002 Results South Carolina's 4th congressional district election, 2002 Republican Party (United States) Jim DeMint (inc.) 122,422 69.00 Democratic Party (United States) Peter J. Ashy 52,635 29.67 Natural Law Party (United States) C. Faye Walters 2,176 1.23 Write-ins 184 0.10 177,417 100.00 Republican Party (United States) District 5 2002 South Carolina's 5th congressional district election South Carolina presidential no 2000 United States House of Representatives elections in South Carolina#District 5 2000 2004 United States House of Representatives elections in South Carolina#District 5 2004 x150px John Spratt, official portrait, 111th Congress.jpg John Spratt Democratic Party (US) 121,912 85.9% File:3x4.svg Doug Kendall Libertarian Party (US) 11,013 7.8% File:3x4.svg Steve Lefemine Constitution Party (US) 8,930 6.3% 2002 Election Results in SC5.svg 250px County resultsSpratt: #416fcd 70–80% #3357a2 80–90% #244079 90–100% U.S. Representative John Spratt Democratic Party (US) John Spratt Democratic Party (US) thumb South Carolina's 5th congressional district In this conservative-leaning district based in northern South Carolina, Democratic Congressman John Spratt has managed to maintain his popularity since he was first elected in 1982. This year proved to be no different, and Spratt, seeking an eleventh term, defeated Libertarian Doug Kendall and Constitution Party candidate Steve Lefemine in a landslide. Predictions SourceRankingAs of Sabato's Crystal BallSafe D November 4, 2002 New York TimesSafe D October 14, 2002 Results South Carolina's 5th congressional district election, 2002 Democratic Party (United States) John Spratt (inc.) 121,912 85.87 Libertarian Party (United States) Doug Kendall 11,013 7.76 Constitution Party (United States) Steve Lefemine 8,930 6.29 Write-ins 117 0.08 141,972 100.00 Democratic Party (United States) District 6 thumb South Carolina's 6th congressional district This district, the most liberal one in South Carolina, was crafted to ensure an African-American majority in it. Pulling from central South Carolina counties and from black-dominated areas in Charleston and Columbia, it achieved its purpose. Congressman Jim Clyburn, an African-American, has represented this district since 1993 and sought a sixth term in the general election. Clyburn took full advantage of the district's Democratic tendencies and steamrolled Republican Gary McLeod and Libertarian Craig Augenstein. Predictions SourceRankingAs of Sabato's Crystal BallSafe D November 4, 2002 New York TimesSafe D October 14, 2002 Results South Carolina's 6th congressional district election, 2002 Democratic Party (United States) Jim Clyburn (inc.) 115,855 66.95 Republican Party (United States) Gary McLeod 55,490 32.07 Libertarian Party (United States) R. Craig Augenstein 1,662 0.96 Write-ins 40 0.02 173,047 100.00 Democratic Party (United States) See also South Carolina's congressional districts References External links South Carolina Election Returns 2002 South Carolina Category:2002 South Carolina elections