2026 United States House of Representatives elections in South Carolina

The 2026 United States House of Representatives elections in South Carolina will be held on November 3, 2026, to elect the seven U.S. representatives from the state of South Carolina, one from each of the state's congressional districts. The elections will coincide with other elections to the House of Representatives, elections to the United States Senate, and various state and local elections. The primary elections took place on June 9, and in races where no candidate received over 50% in a primary, runoff elections took place on June 23.

Failed redistricting attempt Background In June 2025, the South Carolina Supreme Court heard arguments in League of Women Voters v. Alexander, as to whether the congressional maps are an unlawful partisan gerrymander in violation of the state's constitution. In September 2025, the court ruled that partisan gerrymandering is not in violation of the state's constitution, repeatedly referencing the 2019 SCOTUS case Rucho v. Common Cause, leaving the current map in place.Following the U.S. Supreme Court's decision in Louisiana v. Callais, Governor Henry McMaster called a special legislative session in May 2026 to consider redistricting and the state house approved a new map that would redraw the state's sole majority-minority district. However, the state senate ultimately voted against advancing the map after it became clear that passage would occur after the start of early voting in the state's primary election.

District 1

The 1st district straddles the Atlantic coast of the state, and includes most of Charleston. The incumbent is Republican Nancy Mace, who was re-elected with 58.2% of the vote in 2024. Mace announced her run for governor of South Carolina in 2026, but she was eliminated in the primary.

Republican primary Nominee Jenny Costa Honeycutt, Charleston County councilor

Eliminated in runoff Mark Smith, state representative from the 99th district (2020–present)

Eliminated in primary Dan Brown, car dealer October 14, 2025 Jay Byars, Dorchester County councilor Logan Cunningham, Beaufort County councilor (2021–present) and candidate for this district in 2020 Tyler Dykes, convicted participant in the January 6 United States Capitol attack Kendal Ludden, attorney Sam McCown, physician Alex Pelbath, commercial pilot Cindy Wagers Riley

Withdrawn Jack Ellison Mark Sanford, former governor of South Carolina (2003–2011), U.S. representative for this seat (1995–2001, 2013–2019), and candidate for president in 2020 (remained on ballot)

Declined Nancy Mace, incumbent U.S. representative (ran for governor)

Endorsements

Fundraising Italics indicate a withdrawn candidate. Campaign finance reports as of May 20, 2026CandidateRaisedSpentCash on handJay Byars (R)$220,656$191,732$28,924Logan Cunningham (R)$29,454$21,873$7,580Tyler Dykes (R)$24,946$23,331$0Jenny Costa Honeycutt (R)$345,658$217,239$128,419Sam McCown (R)$1,579,846$840,877$738,969Alex Pelbath (R)$419,252$276,795$142,458Mark Smith (R)$750,711$538,686$212,025Marshall Sanford (R)$192,470$22,431$1,493,542Source: Federal Election Commission

Polling Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin LoganCunningham Honeycutt SamMcCown AlexPelbath MarkSmith Other UndecidedPulse Decision Science (R)May 16–19, 2026418 (LV)± 4.8%7%20%6%6%16%8%37%

Results

Runoff Polling Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Marginof error Honeycutt MarkSmith UndecidedMeeting Street Insights (R)June 4–6, 2026400 (LV)± 4.9%35%28%37%

Results

Democratic primary Nominee Nancy Lacore, former chief of the U.S. Navy Reserve (2024–2025)

Eliminated in runoff Mac Deford, former Hilton Head Island general counsel and candidate for this district in 2024

Eliminated in primary Francina Dantzler, educator Max Diaz, aircraft mechanic Ben Frasier, businessman and perennial candidate September 17, 2025 Matt Fulmer, waiter Mayra Rivera-Vazquez, former second vice chair of the South Carolina Democratic Party

Withdrawn KJ Atwood, business owner (running for state house)

Endorsements

Fundraising Campaign finance reports as of March 31, 2026CandidateRaisedSpentCash on handNancy Lacore (D)$1,029,275$451,260$578,014Mac Deford (D)$393,994$253,436$140,558Mayra Rivera-Vazquez (D)$117,676$87,581$31,791KJ Atwood (D)$19,483$18,670$813Matthew Fulmer (D)$8,200$7,037$1,173Max Diaz (D)$5,200$4,748$366Source: Federal Election Commission

Results

Runoff

Results

Libertarian primary Nominee Bill Reeside, nuclear engineer

Alliance primary Nominee Margo Ellis, comedian

General election Predictions SourceRankingAs of Decision Desk HQ September 25, 2026 The Cook Political Report June 18, 2026 Inside Elections August 20, 2026 Sabato's Crystal Ball July 30, 2026

Post-primary endorsements

Fundraising Campaign finance reports as of June 30, 2026CandidateRaisedSpentCash on hand Jenny Costa Honeycutt (R)$556,418$477,885$78,533 Nancy Lacore (D)$2,279,585$1,867,565$412,020Source: Federal Election Commission

Polling Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Marginof error Honeycutt (R) NancyLacore (D) BillReeside Jr. (L) Other Undecidedco/efficient (R)September 30 – October 1, 2026837 (LV)± 3.37%46%40%4%—9%Public Policy Polling (D)September 9–10, 2026536 (RV)± 4.2%41%40%——19%GQR (D)July 15–22, 2026400 (LV)—50%48%——2%43%41%5%2%9%

Mark Smith vs. Mac Deford Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Marginof error MarkSmith (R) MacDeford (D) UndecidedPublic Policy Polling (D)December 5–6, 2025645 (LV)± 3.9%39%36%25%

Generic Republican vs. generic Democrat Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Marginof error GenericRepublican GenericDemocrat UndecidedPublic Policy Polling (D)September 9–10, 2026536 (RV)± 4.2%48%42%10%

Results

District 2

The 2nd district is located in central South Carolina and spans from Columbia to the South Carolina side of the Augusta, Georgia metropolitan area, including North Augusta. The incumbent is Republican Joe Wilson, who was re-elected with 59.5% of the vote in 2024.

Republican primary Nominee Joe Wilson, incumbent U.S. representative

Eliminated in primary Sam Gibbons, Marine veteran Hamp Redmond, building contractor

Endorsements

Fundraising Campaign finance reports as of March 31, 2026CandidateRaisedSpentCash on handHamp Redmond (R)$13,549$11,869$1,704Joe Wilson (R)$669,269$419,825$293,956Source: Federal Election Commission

Results

Democratic primary Nominee Zyon Khalifa, attorney and air force veteran

Eliminated in runoff David Robinson, businessman, father of Daniel Robinson, and nominee for this district in 2024

Eliminated in primary Roger Pruitt, attorney Daniel Shrief, Army veteran and insurance adjuster

Fundraising Campaign finance reports as of March 31, 2026CandidateRaisedSpentCash on handRoger Pruitt (D)$24,019$22,830$1,188David Robinson (D)$4,348$5,146$1,688Source: Federal Election Commission

Results

Runoff Results

Workers primary Nominee Dayna Alane Smith

General election Predictions SourceRankingAs of Decision Desk HQ July 14, 2026 The Cook Political Report June 25, 2025 Inside Elections June 25, 2025 Sabato's Crystal Ball June 25, 2025

Fundraising Campaign finance reports as of June 3, 2026CandidateRaisedSpentCash on hand Joe Wilson (R)$762,822$601,446$205,889 Zyon Khalifa (D)$6,220$7,056$-836Source: Federal Election Commission

Results

District 3

The 3rd district takes in the Piedmont area in northwestern South Carolina, including Anderson and Greenwood. Incumbent Republican Sheri Biggs, who was elected with 71.7% of the vote in 2024, is running for re-election.

Republican primary Nominee Sheri Biggs, incumbent U.S. representative

Endorsements

Fundraising Campaign finance reports as of March 31, 2026CandidateRaisedSpentCash on handSheri Biggs (R)$400,543$293,577$211,051Source: Federal Election Commission

Democratic primary Nominee Eunice Lehmacher, social worker and nominee for state representative in 2020 and 2024 Eliminated in primary Ernest Mackins, educator and nominee for state representative in 2022

Fundraising Campaign finance reports as of March 31, 2026CandidateRaisedSpentCash on handEunice Lehmacher (D)$19,123$8,537$10,586Source: Federal Election Commission

Results

Libertarian primary Nominee Brian Corriea, Navy veteran

General election Predictions SourceRankingAs of Decision Desk HQ July 14, 2026 The Cook Political Report June 25, 2025 Inside Elections June 25, 2025 Sabato's Crystal Ball June 25, 2025

Post-primary endorsements

Fundraising Campaign finance reports as of May 13, 2026CandidateRaisedSpentCash on hand Sheri Biggs (R)$418,427$348,018$174,495 Eunice Lehmacher (D)$30,047$15,254$14,792Source: Federal Election Commission

Results

District 4

The 4th district is located in Upstate South Carolina, taking in Greenville and Spartanburg. The incumbent is Republican William Timmons, who was re-elected with 59.7% of the vote in 2024.

Republican primary Nominee William Timmons, incumbent U.S. representative Eliminated in primary David Atchley, consulting firm owner Robert Lee, mechanical engineer

Endorsements

Fundraising Campaign finance reports as of March 31, 2026CandidateRaisedSpentCash on handDavid Atchley (R)$139,427$88,729$50,697William Timmons (R)$829,479$559,761$289,832Source: Federal Election Commission

Results

Democratic primary Nominee Courtney McClain, political organizer

Fundraising Campaign finance reports as of March 31, 2026CandidateRaisedSpentCash on handCourtney McClain (D)$17,509$20,040$0Source: Federal Election Commission

Libertarian primary Nominee Jessica Ethridge, nominee for lieutenant governor in 2022

General election Predictions SourceRankingAs of Decision Desk HQ July 14, 2026 The Cook Political Report June 25, 2025 Inside Elections June 25, 2025 Sabato's Crystal Ball June 25, 2025

Fundraising Campaign finance reports as of May 13, 2026CandidateRaisedSpentCash on hand William Timmons (R)$1,431,549$790,311$661,353 Courtney McClain (D)$17,510$20,040$-2,531Source: Federal Election Commission

Results

District 5

The 5th district is located in northern South Carolina and encompasses the southern suburbs and exurbs of Charlotte, including Rock Hill. The incumbent is Republican Ralph Norman, who was re-elected with 63.5% of the vote in 2024. On July 25, 2025, Norman filed to run for governor of South Carolina in 2026.

Republican primary Nominee Wes Climer, state senator from the 15th district (2016–present)

Withdrawn Bill Bledsoe, veterinarian and perennial candidate

Declined Ralph Norman, incumbent U.S. representative (ran for governor, later ran for U.S. Senate, endorsed Climer)

Endorsements

Fundraising Italics indicate a withdrawn candidate. Campaign finance reports as of March 31, 2026CandidateRaisedSpentCash on handBill Bledsoe (R)$50,003$50,000$8Wes Climer (R)$757,622$237,201$520,421Source: Federal Election Commission

Democratic primary Nominee Mallory Dittmer, branding consultant Eliminated in primary Andrew Clough, airline worker

Fundraising Campaign finance reports as of March 31, 2026CandidateRaisedSpentCash on handMallory Dittmer (D)$80,511$34,860$45,651Alex Harper (D)$23,136$22,538$598Source: Federal Election Commission

Results

Forward Party primary Nominee Andy Kaplan, healthcare executive

General election Predictions SourceRankingAs of Decision Desk HQ July 14, 2026 The Cook Political Report June 25, 2025 Inside Elections June 25, 2025 Sabato's Crystal Ball June 25, 2025

Post-primary endorsements

Fundraising Campaign finance reports as of May 13, 2026CandidateRaisedSpentCash on hand Wes Climer (R)$790,548$271,164$519,835 Mallory Dittmer (D)$116,655$54,706$61,950Source: Federal Election Commission

Results

District 6

The 6th district runs through the Black Belt and takes in Columbia and North Charleston. The incumbent is Democrat Jim Clyburn, who was re-elected with 59.5% of the vote in 2024.

Democratic primary Nominee Jim Clyburn, incumbent U.S. representative Eliminated in primary Frederick Goodwin, maintenance technician