2012 United States House of Representatives elections in South Carolina

none 2012 South Carolina elections February 2026 February 2013 2012 United States House of Representatives elections in South Carolina South Carolina legislative no 2010 United States House of Representatives elections in South Carolina 2010 2014 United States House of Representatives elections in South Carolina 2014 All 7 South Carolina seats to the United States House of Representatives 2012 11 06 Republican Party (United States) 5 6 1 1,026,129 56.92% 0.71% Democratic Party (United States) 1 1 742,805 41.20% 0.65% 1 261px Party gains 261px District results 261px County results Republican #E27F90 50–60% #CC2F4A 60–70% #D40000 70–80% #800000 90–100% Democratic #B9D7FF 40–50% #86b6f2 50–60% #4389e3 60–70% #0645B4 80–90% #002b84 90–100% Winners #F48882 Republican hold #CA0120 Republican gain #92C5DE Democratic hold The 2012 United States House of Representatives elections in South Carolina were held on Tuesday, November 6, 2012, and elected the seven U.S. representatives from the state of South Carolina. This was increase of one seat as a result of reapportionment due to the increase of population in South Carolina as reported in the 2010 United States census. The elections coincided with the elections of other federal and state offices, including a quadrennial presidential election. The people of South Carolina elected six Republicans and one Democrat to represent the state in the 113th United States Congress. 2 Overview United States House of Representatives elections in South Carolina, 2012http://www.enr-scvotes.org/SC/42513/114557/en/summary.html# SC - Election Results www.enr-scvotes.org South Carolina State Election Commission April 11, 2018 https://web.archive.org/web/20130122100048/http://www.enr-scvotes.org/SC/42513/114557/en/summary.html January 22, 2013 liveThe Democratic Party votes includes 28,614 votes cast for the Working Families Party. Democratic candidates in the 1st, 4th, 5th and 7th Districts also ran under this party banner.Party Votes Percentage Seats +/– Republican 1,026,129 56.92% 6 +1 Democratic 742,805 41.20% 1 — Green 16,310 0.90% 0 — Libertarian 6,334 0.35% 0 — Others 11,156 0.62% 0 — Totals 1,802,734 100.00% 7 +1 Redistricting On July 26, 2011, the South Carolina House of Representatives and Senate passed a compromise redistricting bill which would place the new 7th district in the Pee Dee region.http://www2.wspa.com/news/2011/jul/26/2/sc-lawmakers-approve-compromise-redistricting-plan-ar-2190683/ SC Lawmakers Approve Compromise Redistricting Plan July 26, 2011 August 4, 2011 WSPA Robert Kittle https://web.archive.org/web/20120319144309/http://www2.wspa.com/news/2011/jul/26/2/sc-lawmakers-approve-compromise-redistricting-plan-ar-2190683/ March 19, 2012 dead The bill was signed into law by Governor Nikki Haley on August 1.http://www.carolinalive.com/news/story.aspx?id=646601 Governor signs bill that creates new congressional district August 1, 2011 August 4, 2011 CarolinaLive.com WPDE https://web.archive.org/web/20111005223055/http://www.carolinalive.com/news/story.aspx?id=646601 October 5, 2011 live Under the 1965 Voting Rights Act, South Carolina's congressional redistricting had to be pre-cleared by the U.S. Department of Justice or the United States District Court for the District of Columbia before it could be enacted.http://www.rollcall.com/issues/57_18/Race-Ratings-GOP-Strengthens-Grip-on-South-Carolina-207940-1.html Race Ratings: GOP Strengthens Grip on South Carolina August 2, 2011 August 4, 2011 Roll Call Joshua Miller https://web.archive.org/web/20111020062122/http://www.rollcall.com/issues/57_18/Race-Ratings-GOP-Strengthens-Grip-on-South-Carolina-207940-1.html October 20, 2011 dead The Department of Justice precleared the map in October 2011;http://www.rollcall.com/news/DOJ-Approves-New-South-Carolina-Map-209888-1.html DOJ Approves New South Carolina Map October 31, 2011 April 2, 2012 Roll Call Joshua Miller https://web.archive.org/web/20111101144306/http://www.rollcall.com/news/DOJ-Approves-New-South-Carolina-Map-209888-1.html November 1, 2011 live a subsequent lawsuit brought by six voters for discrimination under the new lines was dismissed by the United States District Court for the District of South Carolina in March 2012.http://www.aikenstandard.com/story/m1025-BC-SC-SCRedistricting-1stLd-Writethru-03-19-0634 https://archive.today/20120717224554/http://www.aikenstandard.com/story/m1025-BC-SC-SCRedistricting-1stLd-Writethru-03-19-0634 dead July 17, 2012 6 black voters appeal S.C. redistricting plan March 20, 2012 April 2, 2012 Aiken Standard Associated Press Meg Kinnard District 1 2012 South Carolina's 1st congressional district election South Carolina presidential no 2010 United States House of Representatives elections in South Carolina#District 1 2010 2013 South Carolina's 1st congressional district special election 2013 (special) x150px Tim Scott, official portrait, 112th Congress crop.jpg Tim Scott Republican Party (United States) 179,908 62.0% 3x4.svg Bobbie Rose Democratic Party (United States) 103,557 35.7% 250px County results Scott: #e55651 60–70% #d02923 70–80% #b00600 80–90% U.S. Representative Tim Scott Republican Party (United States) Tim Scott Republican Party (United States) South Carolina's 1st congressional district South Carolina's 1st congressional district special election, 2013 In redistricting, the 1st district was moved south along the coast to include Hilton Head and parts of Charleston County, and was expected to remain favorable to Republicans. Republican Tim Scott, who represented the 1st district since January 2011, sought re-election.http://www.goupstate.com/article/20120330/WIRE/120339945 14 to run in SC's new congressional district March 30, 2012 April 1, 2012 Spartanburg Herald-Journal Associated Press Seanna AdcoxJuly 2012 Republican primary Candidates Nominee Tim Scott, incumbent U.S. Representative Democratic primary Candidates Nominee Bobbie Rose, former teacher and realtorhttp://www.charlestoncitypaper.com/charleston/democratic-challenger-sets-her-sights-on-tim-scotts-seat/Content?oid=4045670 Democratic challenger sets her sights on Tim Scott's seat March 29, 2012 April 1, 2012 Charleston City Paper Paul Bowers General election Endorsements Tim Scott (R) Organizations Campaign for Working Families2012 Candidate Endorsements http://www.cwfpac.com/2012-candidate-endorsements cwfpac.com 2 March 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20130626193808/http://www.cwfpac.com/2012-candidate-endorsements 26 June 2013 Huck PAC NRA Political Victory FundUpcoming Election - South Carolina http://nrapvf.org/grades-endorsements/2012/South-Carolina.aspx NRA-PVF 2 March 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20121008011835/http://www.nrapvf.org:80/grades-endorsements/2012/south-carolina.aspx 8 October 2012 usurped National Right to Life CommitteeSouth Carolina Endorsements http://nrlpac.org/endorsements%202012/South%20Carolina%20Endorsements.pdf National Right to Life 11 February 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20130123172438/http://nrlpac.org/endorsements%202012/South%20Carolina%20Endorsements.pdf 23 January 2013 United States Chamber of CommerceHelp With Voting http://www.voteforjobs2012.com/help-with-voting/?type=state&state=SC 11 February 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20121010144101/http://www.voteforjobs2012.com/help-with-voting/?type=state&state=SC 10 October 2012 Bobbie Rose (D) Labor unions AFL-CIOEndorsements http://www.bobbieroseforcongress.com/press-kit/endorsements/ bobbieroseforcongress.com 2 March 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20121109162820/http://www.bobbieroseforcongress.com/press-kit/endorsements/ 9 November 2012 International Association of Fire Fighters United Steelworkers Organizations Alliance for Retired Americans Working Families Party Individuals Claudia J. Kennedy, retired Army Lieutenant general Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political Reporthttp://cookpolitical.com/house/charts/race-ratings The Cook Political Report — Charts – 2012 House Competitive Races Cookpolitical.com November 5, 2012 November 6, 2012Safe R November 5, 2012 Rothenberghttp://rothenbergpoliticalreport.com/ratings/house House Ratings Rothenbergpoliticalreport.com November 2, 2012 November 4, 2012Safe R November 2, 2012 Roll Call, 2012 11 04 us onSafe R November 4, 2012 Sabato's Crystal BallCrystal Ball https://web.archive.org/web/20230420175527/https://centerforpolitics.org/crystalball/articles/category/2012-house/ April 20, 2023 , 2012 11 05 us onSafe R November 5, 2012 NY TimesHouse Race Ratings, The New York Times, 2012 11 04 us onSafe R November 4, 2012RCP, 2012 11 04 us onSafe R November 4, 2012The HillHouse Ratings https://thehill.com/blogs/ballot-box/race-ratings/107735-the-hills-house-ratings-democrats-chances-for-seats-have-dimmed/ The Hill November 4, 2012 November 3, 2012 Safe R November 4, 2012 Results South Carolina's 1st congressional district, 2012Election Statistics - US House of Representatives: History, Art & Archives http://history.house.gov/Institution/Election-Statistics/Election-Statistics/ Karen Haas, Clerk of the United States House of Representatives February 23, 2013The votes for the Democratic candidate includes votes cast for the candidate who also ran under the Working Families Party ticketTim Scott resigned his seat in the 112th and 113th Congresses effective January 2, 2013, in order to be appointed to the United States Senate in place of Senator Jim DeMint, who resigned. As a result, the seat for the 1st congressional district was vacant from the onset of the 113th Congress. Tim Scott (incumbent) Republican Party (United States) 179,908 62.0 Bobbie G. Rose Democratic Party (United States) 103,557 35.7 Keith Blandford Libertarian Party (United States) 6,334 2.2 Write-ins n/a 214 0.1 290,013 100.0 Republican Party (United States) District 2 2012 South Carolina's 2nd congressional district election South Carolina presidential no 2010 United States House of Representatives elections in South Carolina#District 2 2010 2014 United States House of Representatives elections in South Carolina#District 2 2014 x150px File:Joewilson.jpeg Joe Wilson Republican Party (United States) 196,116 96.3% 250px County results Wilson: #850400 >90% U.S. Representative Joe Wilson Republican Party (United States) Joe Wilson Republican Party (United States) South Carolina's 2nd congressional district In redistricting, Hilton Head and surrounding areas as well as counties on the state's southern border were removed from the 2nd district, which afterwards included all of Aiken County. Republican Joe Wilson, who represented the 2nd district since 2001, sought re-election. Republican primary Candidates Nominee Joe Wilson, incumbent U.S. Representative Eliminated in primary Phil Black, businessman and candidate for this seat in 2008 & 2010 Democratic primary No candidate filed to run on the Democratic side. Primary results Republican primary results Joe Wilson (incumbent) Republican Party (United States) 23,062 80.6 Phil Black Republican Party (United States) 5,557 19.4 28,619 100.0 General election Endorsements Joe Wilson (R) Organizations Campaign for Working Families Huck PAC NRA Political Victory Fund National Right to Life Committee United States Chamber of Commerce Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political ReportSafe R November 5, 2012 RothenbergSafe R November 2, 2012 Roll CallSafe R November 4, 2012 Sabato's Crystal BallSafe R November 5, 2012 NY TimesSafe R November 4, 2012RCPSafe R November 4, 2012The HillSafe R November 4, 2012 Results South Carolina's 2nd congressional district, 2012 Joe Wilson (incumbent) Republican Party (United States) 196,116 96.3 Write-ins n/a 7,602 3.7 203,718 100.0 Republican Party (United States) District 3 2012 South Carolina's 3rd congressional district election South Carolina presidential no 2010 United States House of Representatives elections in South Carolina#District 3 2010 2014 United States House of Representatives elections in South Carolina#District 3 2014 x150px Jeff Duncan 113th Congress.jpg Jeff Duncan Republican Party (United States) 169,512 66.5% 3x4.svg Brian Doyle Democratic Party (United States) 84,735 33.3% 250px County results Duncan: #ed8783 50-60% #e55651 60-70% #d02923 70-80% Doyle: #8da9e2 50-60% U.S. Representative Jeff Duncan Republican Party (United States) Jeff Duncan Republican Party (United States) South Carolina's 3rd congressional district Redistricting added parts of Newberry and Greenville counties to the 3rd district as parts of Aiken County were removed. The district was expected to continue to favor Republicans. Republican Jeff Duncan, who represented the 3rd district since January 2011, sought re-election.http://www.independentmail.com/news/2012/mar/12/rep-jeff-duncan-will-seek-second-term-congress/ Rep. Jeff Duncan will seek second term in Congress March 12, 2012 April 1, 2012 The Anderson Independent-Mail Kirk Brown February 3, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140203133559/http://www.independentmail.com/news/2012/mar/12/rep-jeff-duncan-will-seek-second-term-congress/ dead Republican primary Candidates Nominee Jeff Duncan, incumbent U.S. Representative Democratic primary Candidates Nominee Brian Doyle, radio talk show hosthttp://www.independentmail.com/news/2012/mar/14/two-democrats-running-congress-speak-tri-county-te/ Two Democrats running for Congress speak at Tri-County Tech rally March 14, 2012 April 1, 2012 The Anderson Independent-Mail October 31, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20131031000346/http://www.independentmail.com/news/2012/mar/14/two-democrats-running-congress-speak-tri-county-te/ dead Eliminated in primary Cason Gaither, former field Organizer for Vincent Sheheen's gubernatorial campaign in 2010 Primary results Democratic primary results Brian Doyle Democratic Party (United States) 4,782 66.0 Cason Gaither Democratic Party (United States) 2,464 34.0 7,246 100.0 General election Endorsements Jeff Duncan (R) Organizations Campaign for Working Families Huck PAC NRA Political Victory Fund National Right to Life Committee United States Chamber of Commerce Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political ReportSafe R November 5, 2012 RothenbergSafe R November 2, 2012 Roll CallSafe R November 4, 2012 Sabato's Crystal BallSafe R November 5, 2012 NY TimesSafe R November 4, 2012RCPSafe R November 4, 2012The HillSafe R November 4, 2012 Results South Carolina's 3rd congressional district, 2012 Jeff Duncan (incumbent) Republican Party (United States) 169,512 66.5 Bryan Ryan B. Doyle Democratic Party (United States) 84,735 33.3 Write-ins n/a 516 0.2 254,763 100.0 Republican Party (United States) District 4 2012 South Carolina's 4th congressional district election South Carolina presidential no 2010 United States House of Representatives elections in South Carolina#District 4 2010 2014 United States House of Representatives elections in South Carolina#District 4 2014 x150px Trey Gowdy, official portrait, 115th Congress (cropped).jpg Trey Gowdy Republican Party (United States) 173,201 64.9% 3x4.svg Deb Morrow Democratic Party (United States) 89,964 33.7% 250px County results Gowdy: #e55651 60-70% U.S. Representative Trey Gowdy Republican Party (United States) Trey Gowdy Republican Party (United States) South Carolina's 4th congressional district The redrawn 4th district maintained a balance between the counties of Greenville and Spartanburg, and was expected to continue to favor Republicans. Republican Trey Gowdy, who represented the 4th district since January 2011, sought re-election.http://mauldin.patch.com/articles/rep-trey-gowdy-announces-re-election-bid-publishes-op-ed-on-religious-freedom https://archive.today/20120710225824/http://mauldin.patch.com/articles/rep-trey-gowdy-announces-re-election-bid-publishes-op-ed-on-religious-freedom dead July 10, 2012 Rep. Trey Gowdy Announces Re-election Bid, Publishes Op-Ed on Religious Freedom March 17, 2012 April 1, 2012 Mauldin Patch Shawn Drury Republican primary Candidates Nominee Trey Gowdy, incumbent U.S. Representative Democratic primary Candidates Nominee Deb Morrow, retired computer system designerhttp://www.goupstate.com/article/20120320/ARTICLES/203211009 Inman Democrat tired of 'do-nothing' attitude, files for Gowdy's seat March 20, 2012 April 1, 2012 Spartanburg Herald-Journal Andrew Doughman Eliminated in primary Jimmy Tobias, businessmanhttp://www.goupstate.com/article/20120320/ARTICLES/203211008 Business owner wants to rein in 'radical' GOP, seeks 4th congressional seat March 20, 2012 April 1, 2012 Spartanburg Herald-Journal Andrew Doughman Primary results Democratic primary results Deb Morrow Democratic Party (United States) 3,678 70.6 Jimmy Tobias Democratic Party (United States) 1,528 29.4 5,206 100.0 General election Endorsements Trey Gowdy (R) Organizations Campaign for Working Families NRA Political Victory Fund National Right to Life Committee United States Chamber of Commerce Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political ReportSafe R November 5, 2012 RothenbergSafe R November 2, 2012 Roll CallSafe R November 4, 2012 Sabato's Crystal BallSafe R November 5, 2012 NY TimesSafe R November 4, 2012RCPSafe R November 4, 2012The HillSafe R November 4, 2012 Results South Carolina's 4th congressional district, 2012 Trey Gowdy (incumbent) Republican Party (United States) 173,201 64.9 Deb Morrow Democratic Party (United States) 89,964 33.7 Jeff Sumerel Green Party (United States) 3,390 1.3 Write-ins n/a 329 0.1 266,884 100.0 Republican Party (United States) District 5 2012 South Carolina's 5th congressional district election South Carolina presidential no 2010 United States House of Representatives elections in South Carolina#District 5 2010 2014 United States House of Representatives elections in South Carolina#District 5 2014 x150px Mick Mulvaney, Official Portrait, 112th Congress.jpg Mick Mulvaney Republican Party (United States) 154,324 55.5% 3x4.svg Joyce Knott Democratic Party (United States) 123,443 44.4% 250px County results Mulvaney: #ed8783 50-60% #e55651 60-70% Knott: #8da9e2 50-60% #678cd7 60-70% U.S. Representative Mick Mulvaney Republican Party (United States) Mick Mulvaney Republican Party (United States) South Carolina's 5th congressional district The 5th district, which extended from the border of North Carolina to the outskirts of Sumter, was made more favorable to Republicans in redistricting. Republican Mick Mulvaney, who represented the 5th district since January 2011, sought re-election. Republican primary Candidates Nominee Mick Mulvaney, incumbent U.S. Representative Democratic primary Candidates Nominee Joyce Knott, businesswomanhttp://www.heraldonline.com/2012/03/30/3862552/rock-hill-democrat-prepares-for.html Rock Hill Democrat prepares for tough congressional race March 31, 2012 April 1, 2012 The Rock Hill Herald Jamie Self September 2019 InternetArchiveBot yes General election Endorsements Mick Mulvaney (R) Organizations Campaign for Working Families Huck PAC NRA Political Victory Fund National Right to Life Committee United States Chamber of Commerce Joyce Knott (D) Labor unions AFL-CIOAcceptance speech for the AFL-CIO endorsement http://joyceknottforcongress.org/afl-cio-speech/ joyceknottforcongress.org 2 March 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20121027022257/http://joyceknottforcongress.org/afl-cio-speech/ 27 October 2012 5 October 2012 Organizations Working Families PartyJoyce Accepts Endorsement from the Working Families Party http://joyceknottforcongress.org/sept-04-press-conference/ joyceknottforcongress.org 2 March 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20121027022244/http://joyceknottforcongress.org/sept-04-press-conference/ 27 October 2012 5 September 2012 Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political ReportSafe R November 5, 2012 RothenbergSafe R November 2, 2012 Roll CallSafe R November 4, 2012 Sabato's Crystal BallSafe R November 5, 2012 NY TimesSafe R November 4, 2012RCPSafe R November 4, 2012The HillSafe R November 4, 2012 Results South Carolina's 5th congressional district, 2012 Mick Mulvaney (incumbent) Republican Party (United States) 154,324 55.5 Joyce Knott Democratic Party (United States) 123,443 44.4 Write-ins n/a 236 0.1 278,003 100.0 Republican Party (United States) District 6 2012 South Carolina's 6th congressional district election South Carolina presidential no 2010 United States House of Representatives elections in South Carolina#District 6 2010 2014 United States House of Representatives elections in South Carolina#District 6 2014 x150px File:James Clyburn, official Congressional Majority Whip photo.jpg Jim Clyburn Democratic Party (United States) 218,717 93.6% 3x4.svg Nammu Muhammad Green Party of the United States 12,920 5.5% 230px County results Clyburn: #3358a2 80-90% #244079 >90% U.S. Representative Jim Clyburn Democratic Party (United States) Jim Clyburn Democratic Party (United States) South Carolina's 6th congressional district The 6th district was expected to continue to strongly favor Democrats. Democrat Jim Clyburn, the Assistant Democratic Leader of the U.S. House who represented the 6th district since 1993, faced no Republican opposition, although Green Party candidate Nammu Muhammad still ran against Clyburn.2012 Convention Parties Certified Candidates http://www.scvotes.org/2012/01/13/2012_candidates South Carolina State Election Commission September 26, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20160930064024/http://www.scvotes.org/2012/01/13/2012_candidates September 30, 2016 dead mdy-all Democratic primary Candidates Nominee Jim Clyburn, incumbent U.S. Representative General election Endorsements Jim Clyburn (D) Labor unions National Association of Letter CarriersNALC-Endorsed Congressional Candidates https://www.nalc.org/news/the-postal-record/2012/september-2012/document/09-2012_endorsements.pdf NALC 12 February 2023 3–4 National Education Association United Steelworkers Organizations Planned Parenthood Action FundPlanned Parenthood Action Voter guide - VA http://ppactionvoterguide.org/federal/virginia Planned Parenthood Action Fund 13 February 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20121127011302/http://ppactionvoterguide.org/federal/virginia 27 November 2012 Sierra Club Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political ReportSafe D November 5, 2012 RothenbergSafe D November 2, 2012 Roll CallSafe D November 4, 2012 Sabato's Crystal BallSafe D November 5, 2012 NY TimesSafe D November 4, 2012RCPSafe D November 4, 2012The HillSafe D November 4, 2012 Results South Carolina's 6th congressional district, 2012 Jim Clyburn (incumbent) Democratic Party (United States) 218,717 93.6 Nammu Y. Muhammad Green Party (United States) 12,920 5.5 Write-ins n/a 1,978 0.9 233,615 100.0 Democratic Party (United States) District 7 2012 South Carolina's 7th congressional district election South Carolina presidential no 2014 United States House of Representatives elections in South Carolina#District 7 2014 x150px File:Tom Rice, Official Portrait, 113th Congress - full (cropped).jpg Tom Rice Republican Party (United States) 153,068 55.5% 3x4.svg Gloria Tinubu Democratic Party (United States) 122,389 44.4% 250px County results Rice: #ed8783 50-60% #e55651 60-70% Tinubu: #8da9e2 50-60% #678cd7 60-70% U.S. Representative District established Tom Rice Republican Party (United States) South Carolina's 7th congressional district The newly established 7th district contained most of the Pee Dee region, including the counties of Chesterfield, Darlington, Dillon, Georgetown, Horry, Marion, and Marlboro, along with a part of Florence County, and was expected to favor Republicans.http://www2.scnow.com/news/grand-strand/2011/nov/04/two-more-announce-candidacy-7th-congressional-dist-ar-2656784/ https://archive.today/20130201223503/http://www2.scnow.com/news/grand-strand/2011/nov/04/two-more-announce-candidacy-7th-congressional-dist-ar-2656784/ dead February 1, 2013 Two more announce candidacy for 7th congressional district seat November 4, 2011 November 12, 2011 SCNOW Media General Indeed, in 2013, the Cook Partisan Voting Index gave this district a rating of R+7.2023-04-05 2013 Cook PVI℠: District Map and List (113th Congress) https://www.cookpolitical.com/cook-pvi/2013-partisan-voting-index/113-district-map-and-list 2026-03-22 Cook Political Report en Democratic primary Candidates Nominee Gloria Bromell Tinubu, professor at Coastal Carolina University and former member of the Georgia General Assembly Eliminated in primary Preston Brittain, attorney Parnell Diggs, attorney and president of the National Federation of the Blind of South Carolinahttp://www.thesunnews.com/2011/09/26/2411414/area-lawyer-activist-for-the-blind.html Area lawyer, activist for the blind announces bid for Congress in Myrtle Beach September 27, 2011 September 28, 2011 The Sun News Gina Vasselli Harry Pavilack, attorney Withdrawn Ted Vick, South Carolina House of Representatives' minority whip Declined Stephen Wukela, mayor of Florence Campaign Ted Vick was considered to be the frontrunner until he was arrested in Columbia on the night of the May 14 on the Statehouse grounds and was charged with driving under the influence, speeding, and carrying a handgun without a permit. An officer had seen Vick stumbling as he walked into a parking garage, before getting into his car and hitting a cone before the officer could catch up. Vick smelled of alcohol but refused to take a breathalyzer test. Columbia Police Department officials indicated that Vick had been at a local bar prior to his arrest. A 21-year-old female USC student was in the car with Vick.Turnage Jeremy http://www.wistv.com/story/18616109/state-rep-congressional-candidate-charged-with-dui-speeding Vick statement: "Politics will have to wait" - wistv.com - Columbia, South Carolina | wistv.com 2012-05-21 2012-05-25Kinnard Meg SC state Rep. Ted Vick arrested again for DUI http://www.myrtlebeachonline.com/2013/05/15/3487891/sc-state-rep-red-vick-arrested.html#storylink=cpy 15 May 2013 The Sun News 15 May 2013November 2018 InternetArchiveBot yes SC Rep. Ted Vick arrested for second DUI 15 May 2013 http://www.carolinalive.com/news/story.aspx?id=898079#.UZPMgMpLqSo Carolina Live WPDE 15 May 2013 October 21, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20131021035839/http://www.carolinalive.com/news/story.aspx?id=898079#.UZPMgMpLqSo deadSC lawmaker Ted Vick seen stumbling in statehouse parking lot, arrested for 2nd DUI http://www.wbtw.com/story/22258473/sc-lawmaker-ted-vick-arrested-for-2nd-dui-this-last-year WBTW 15 May 2013 October 21, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20131021043350/http://www.wbtw.com/story/22258473/sc-lawmaker-ted-vick-arrested-for-2nd-dui-this-last-year deadLawmaker Ted Vick arrested for second DUI http://www.wmbfnews.com/story/22258241/lawmaker-ted-vick-arrested-for-second-dui WMBF-TV 15 May 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130718195159/http://www.wmbfnews.com/story/22258241/lawmaker-ted-vick-arrested-for-second-dui 18 July 2013 dead Vick would drop out of the race 10 days after his arrest.Vick drops congressional bid after DUI arrest https://www.wistv.com/story/18616109/state-rep-congressional-candidate-charged-with-dui-speeding/ wistv.com 2 March 2023 24 May 2012 Endorsements Preston Brittain Local officials Stephen Wukela, Mayor of FlorenceSC District 7 - D Primary https://www.ourcampaigns.com/RaceDetail.html?RaceID=752970 ourcampaigns.com 2 March 2023 Gloria Bromell Tinubu Labor unions AFL-CIOAFL-CIO Endorsement for Gloria Bromell Tinubu http://www.gloria4congress.com/news-pressafl-cio-endorsement-for-gloria-bromell-tinubu/ gloria4congress.com 2 March 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20121027025307/http://www.gloria4congress.com/news-pressafl-cio-endorsement-for-gloria-bromell-tinubu/ 27 October 2012 17 May 2012 Ted Vick (withdrawn) U.S. Representatives John Spratt, Representative for South Carolina's 5th congressional district (1983–2011)CF of Aus SC-07 - How Competitive Is It ? https://m.dailykos.com/stories/2012/5/9/1087098/-SC-07-How-Competitive-Is-It dailykos.com 2 March 2023 9 May 2012 State legislators Vincent Sheheen, state senator and nominee for Governor in 2010 Organizations Blue Dog CoalitionJoseph Cameron https://thehill.com/blogs/ballot-box/house-races/100319-blue-dog-pac-backs-five-challengers/ Blue Dog PAC backs five challengers - The Hill's Ballot Box Thehill.com 2011-12-14 2012-05-25Andrew Whalen Blue Dogs Announce First Slate of Endorsed Candidates for 2012 http://www.bluedogdems.com/press/blue-dogs-announce-first-slate-endorsed-candidates-2012 bluedogdems.com 3 March 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20120422065500/http://www.bluedogdems.com/press/blue-dogs-announce-first-slate-endorsed-candidates-2012 22 April 2012 14 December 2011 Polling Poll sourceDate(s)administeredSamplesizeMargin of errorPrestonBrittainParnellDiggsHarryPavilackGloriaTinubuTedVickUndecidedFrancis Marion UniversityFrancis Marion UniversityAugust 2026 InternetArchiveBot May 14–15, 2012 611 ±3.8% 6% 3% 3% 9% 15% 65% Primary results Democratic primary results Gloria Tinubu Democratic Party (United States) 16,404 48.7 Preston Brittain Democratic Party (United States) 12,347 36.7 Ted Vick Democratic Party (United States) 2,375 7.0 Parnell Diggs Democratic Party (United States) 1,408 4.2 Harry Pavilack Democratic Party (United States) 1,132 3.4 33,666 100.0 Runoff results Democratic primary results Gloria Tinubu Democratic Party (United States) 17,930 72.7 Preston Brittain Democratic Party (United States) 6,733 27.3 24,663 100.0 Republican primary Candidates Nominee Tom Rice, chairman of the Horry County Councilhttp://www.carolinalive.com/news/story.aspx?id=687227#.TsSd0Va6VBk Horry County council chair announces candidacy for 7th District November 16, 2011 November 17, 2011 WPDE-TV Eliminated in primary André Bauer, former lieutenant governor and candidate for Governor in 2010http://www2.scnow.com/news/grand-strand/2011/nov/29/harwell-seek-7th-congressional-district-seat-ar-2773489/ Harwell to seek 7th congressional district seat November 29, 2011 December 15, 2011 SCNOW Media General https://web.archive.org/web/20120307231142/http://www2.scnow.com/news/grand-strand/2011/nov/29/harwell-seek-7th-congressional-district-seat-ar-2773489/ March 7, 2012 dead Renée Culler, realtorhttp://www.gtowntimes.com/Local/Culler-may-run-for-U-S--House-seat Culler may run for U.S. House seat October 6, 2011 November 12, 2011 Georgetown (South Carolina) Times Kelly M. Fuller https://web.archive.org/web/20111203125333/http://www.gtowntimes.com/Local/Culler-may-run-for-U-S--House-seat December 3, 2011 dead Katherine Jenerette, Army veteran and candidate for South Carolina's 1st congressional district in 2010 Jay Jordan, attorney Jim Mader, businessmanhttp://www.thesunnews.com/2011/12/28/2571491/two-more-enter-crowded-7th-congressional.html Two more enter crowded 7th Congressional race December 28, 2011 December 28, 2011 The Sun News Brad Dickerson Chad Prosser, former director of South Carolina Parks, Recreation and Tourismhttp://www.gtowntimes.com/local/Prosser-announces-run-for-S-C--District-72012-01-27T00-09-34 Prosser announces run for S.C. District 7 January 27, 2012 January 28, 2012 Georgetown Times Kelly M. Fuller https://web.archive.org/web/20120330183254/http://www.gtowntimes.com/local/Prosser-announces-run-for-S-C--District-72012-01-27T00-09-34 March 30, 2012 dead Randal Wallace, Myrtle Beach city council-memberhttp://www.carolinalive.com/news/story.aspx?id=689653#.TumOrxfz-gk Myrtle Beach city councilman running for 7th congressional district seat November 22, 2011 December 15, 2011 WPDE-TV Tim McGinnis Dick Withington, businessman and Democratic candidate for South Carolina's 1st congressional district in 2010 Withdrew Thad Viers, state representativehttp://www2.scnow.com/news/grand-strand/2011/aug/04/viers-promises-less-government-lower-taxes-washing-ar-2230431/ Viers seeks 7th district congress seat, promises less government August 4, 2011 August 5, 2011 SCNOW Media General Rusty Ray https://web.archive.org/web/20111005205213/http://www2.scnow.com/news/grand-strand/2011/aug/04/viers-promises-less-government-lower-taxes-washing-ar-2230431/ October 5, 2011 dead http://www.wmbfnews.com/story/16463746/rep-thad-viers-arrested-on-harassment-charge Rep. Thad Viers arrested, withdrawing from 7th District race January 6, 2012 January 6, 2012 WMBF-TV Debbie Harwell, public relations firm ownerhttp://www2.scnow.com/news/pee-dee/2011/oct/17/bauer-announces-candidacy-7th-congressional-distri-ar-2564654/ https://archive.today/20130201222026/http://www2.scnow.com/news/pee-dee/2011/oct/17/bauer-announces-candidacy-7th-congressional-distri-ar-2564654/ dead February 1, 2013 Bauer announces candidacy for 7th congressional district seat October 17, 2011 November 12, 2011 SCNOW Media General http://www.carolinalive.com/news/story.aspx?id=705743#.T3fq7dUg-l8 Harwell withdraws from race for new 7th congressional district January 10, 2012 April 2, 2012 WPDE-TV Mande Wilkes, attorney and local television hosthttp://www.carolinalive.com/news/story.aspx?id=735069#.T3fqndUg-l8 Wilkes withdraws, endorses Bauer for 7th Congressional race March 27, 2012 April 2, 2012 WPDE-TV Victoria Spechko Declined Alan Clemmons, state representativehttp://www.carolinalive.com/neighborhood/story.aspx?id=680572#.Tq2tBVa6VBk Clemmons will not run for Congressional Seat October 30, 2011 October 30, 2011 WPDE-TV Ryan Naquin https://web.archive.org/web/20140201234240/http://www.carolinalive.com/neighborhood/story.aspx?id=680572#.Tq2tBVa6VBk February 1, 2014 dead Primary results Republican primary results Andre Bauer Republican Party (United States) 12,037 32.1 Tom Rice Republican Party (United States) 10,252 27.4 Jay Jordan Republican Party (United States) 8,107 21.6 Chad Prosser Republican Party (United States) 3,824 10.2 Katherine Jenerette Republican Party (United States) 1,457 3.9 Randal Wallace Republican Party (United States) 691 1.8 Dick Withington Republican Party (United States) 641 1.7 Renee Culler Republican Party (United States) 279 0.7 Jim Mader Republican Party (United States) 180 0.5 37,468 100.0 Runoff results Republican primary results Tom Rice Republican Party (United States) 16,844 56.1 Andre Bauer Republican Party (United States) 13,173 43.9 30,017 100.0 General election Endorsements Gloria Tinubu (D) Labor unions AFL-CIOEndorsements http://www.gloria4congress.com/endorsements/ 2 March 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20121027022001/http://www.gloria4congress.com/endorsements/ 27 October 2012 United Steel Workers Organizations National Organization for Women2012 NOW PACs Endorsements: All Federal Races http://www.nowpacs.org/2012/federal.html 13 February 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20121110041606/http://www.nowpacs.org/2012/federal.html 10 November 2012 Working Families Party Tom Rice (R) Organizations NRA Political Victory Fund National Right to Life Committee United States Chamber of Commerce Polling Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror GloriaTinubu (D) TomRice (R) Other UndecidedWinthrop UniversityWinthrop University September 23–30, 2012 878 ±3.5% 36% 49% 2% 13% Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political ReportSafe R flip November 5, 2012 RothenbergSafe R flip November 2, 2012 Roll CallSafe R flip November 4, 2012 Sabato's Crystal BallSafe R flip November 5, 2012 NY TimesSafe R flip November 4, 2012RCPSafe R flip November 4, 2012The HillSafe R flip November 4, 2012 Results South Carolina's 7th congressional district, 2012 Tom Rice Republican Party (United States) 153,068 55.5 Gloria Bromell Tinubu Democratic Party (United States) 122,389 44.4 Write-ins n/a 281 0.1 275,738 100.0 Republican Party (United States) References 30em External links South Carolina State Election Commission https://web.archive.org/web/20141020110542/http://www.scvotes.org/2010/09/08/election_results October 20, 2014 United States House of Representatives elections in South Carolina, 2012 at Ballotpedia South Carolina U.S. House at OurCampaigns.com Campaign contributions for U.S. Congressional races in South Carolina from OpenSecrets Outside spending at the Sunlight Foundation 2012 South Carolina United States House of Representatives