South Carolina state legislative districts
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There are 170 seats in the South Carolina State Legislature. All 124 seats of the South Carolina House of Representatives are up for election every two years. Elections for the 46 districts of the South Carolina State Senate are every four years.
Chambers[edit]
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Senate[edit]
The South Carolina Senate is the upper house of the South Carolina General Assembly. It consists of 46 senators elected from single member districts for four-year terms at the same time as United States Presidential elections.
As of the 2020 Census, South Carolina state senators represented an average of 111,407 residents. After the 2010 Census, each member represented 100,999 residents.
Qualifications[edit]
To be eligible to serve in the South Carolina State Senate a candidate must be:[1]
- A U.S. citizen at the time of filing
- 25 years old at the filing deadline time
- A resident of the district at the filing deadline time
Vacancies[edit]
If there is a vacancy in the South Carolina Legislature, the presiding officer of the chamber in which the vacancy happens must call for a special election. If candidates plan to seek the nomination through a political party primary or a political party convention, the filing period begins on the third Friday after the vacancy occurs. The qualifying deadline is eight days after the filing period opens.[2]
If a candidate plans to seek the nomination via petition, all signatures must be submitted to the appropriate filing officer no later than 60 days before the election. All signatures must be verified by the filing officer no later than 45 days before the election.[3]
A primary election must be held on the eleventh Tuesday after the vacancy occurs. If necessary, a primary runoff must be held on the thirteenth Tuesday after the vacancy occurs. The special election is held on the twentieth Tuesday after the vacancy occurs. If the twentieth Tuesday after the vacancy occurs is less than 60 days prior to the general election, the special election must be held on the same day as the general election.[3][4]
See sources: South Carolina Const. Art. III, § 25 and South Carolina Code Ann. § 7-13-190
Salaries[edit]
- See also: Comparison of state legislative salaries
| State legislative salaries, 2024[5] | |
|---|---|
| Salary | Per diem |
| $10,400/year | $231/day |
Districts[edit]
These are links to every district in the South Carolina State Senate.
House[edit]
The South Carolina House of Representatives is the lower house of the South Carolina General Assembly. It consists of 124 Representatives elected to two year terms at the same time US Congressional elections. Unlike many legislatures, seating on the floor is not divided by party, but is arranged by county delegation.
As of the 2020 Census, South Carolina state representatives represented an average of 41,328 residents. After the 2010 Census, each member represented 37,468 residents.
Qualifications[edit]
To be eligible to serve in the South Carolina House of Representatives, a candidate must be:[6]
- A U.S. citizen at the time of filing
- 21 years old at the filing deadline time
- A resident of the district at the filing deadline time
Vacancies[edit]
If there is a vacancy in the South Carolina Legislature, the presiding officer of the chamber in which the vacancy happens must call for a special election. If candidates plan to seek the nomination through a political party primary or a political party convention, the filing period begins on the third Friday after the vacancy occurs. The qualifying deadline is eight days after the filing period opens.[7]
If a candidate plans to seek the nomination via petition, all signatures must be submitted to the appropriate filing officer no later than 60 days before the election. All signatures must be verified by the filing officer no later than 45 days before the election.[3]
A primary election must be held on the eleventh Tuesday after the vacancy occurs. If necessary, a primary runoff must be held on the thirteenth Tuesday after the vacancy occurs. The special election is held on the twentieth Tuesday after the vacancy occurs. If the twentieth Tuesday after the vacancy occurs is less than 60 days prior to the general election, the special election must be held on the same day as the general election.[3][8]
See sources: South Carolina Const. Art. III, § 25 and South Carolina Code Ann. § 7-13-190
Salaries[edit]
- See also: Comparison of state legislative salaries
| State legislative salaries, 2024[9] | |
|---|---|
| Salary | Per diem |
| $10,400/year | $231/day |
Districts[edit]
These are links to every district in the South Carolina House of Representatives.
Redistricting[edit]
In South Carolina, congressional and state legislative district boundaries are drawn by the state legislature. These lines are subject to veto by the governor.[10]
South Carolina's legislative redistricting committees adopted redistricting guidelines in 2011. These guidelines recommend that all congressional and state legislative districts be contiguous and "attempt to preserve communities of interest and cores of incumbents' existing districts." Further, the guidelines suggest that districts should "adhere to county, municipal, and voting precinct boundary lines." These guidelines may modified by the legislature at its discretion.[10]
South Carolina enacted new state legislative district maps on December 10, 2021, when Gov. McMaster signed a proposal approved by the South Carolina House and Senate into law. The South Carolina Senate approved House and Senate map proposals in a 43-1 vote on December 7, 2021, and the House approved the new districts in a 75-27 vote on December 9, 2021. Gov. McMaster signed the bill into law the next day.[11]
Senate elections[edit]
South Carolina state senators serve four-year terms, with all seats up for election every four years. South Carolina holds elections for its legislature in even years.
2024[edit]
Elections for the South Carolina State Senate took place in 2024. The general election was on November 5, 2024. The primary was June 11, 2024, and the primary runoff was June 25, 2024. The filing deadline was April 1, 2024.
2020[edit]
Elections for the office of South Carolina State Senate took place in 2020. The general election was held on November 3, 2020. A primary was scheduled for June 9, 2020, and a primary runoff was scheduled for June 23, 2020. The filing deadline was March 30, 2020.
Heading into the election, Republicans held a 27-19 majority. Republicans gained three seats in the election, giving them a 30-16 majority.
| South Carolina State Senate | |||
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| Party | As of November 3, 2020 | After November 4, 2020 | |
| Democratic Party | 19 | 16 | |
| Republican Party | 27 | 30 | |
| Total | 46 | 46 | |
2016[edit]
Elections for the South Carolina State Senate took place in 2016. The primary election took place on June 14, 2016, and the general election was held on November 8, 2016. The primary runoff election was held on June 28, 2016. The candidate filing deadline was March 30, 2016. All 46 seats in the South Carolina State Senate were up for election in 2016.
Heading into the election, Republicans held a 28-18 majority. No partisan change occurred in the election.
| South Carolina State Senate | |||
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| Party | As of November 7, 2016 | After November 8, 2016 | |
| Democratic Party | 18 | 18 | |
| Republican Party | 28 | 28 | |
| Total | 46 | 46 | |
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2012[edit]Elections for the office of South Carolina State Senate took place in 2012. The primary election was held on June 12, 2012, and the general election was held on November 6, 2012. The candidate filing deadline was March 30, 2012. A total of 46 seats were up for election. Heading into the election, Republicans held a 27-19 majority. Republicans gained one seat in the election, giving them a 28-18 majority.
The following table details the 10 districts with the smallest margin of victory in the November 6 general election.
2008[edit]Elections for the office of South Carolina State Senate consisted of a primary election on June 10, 2008, and a general election on November 4, 2008. During the 2008 election, the total value of contributions to Senate candidates was $11,006,391. The top 10 contributors were:[12]
2004[edit]Elections for the office of South Carolina State Senate consisted of a primary election on June 8, 2004, and a general election on November 2, 2004. During the 2004 election, the total value of contributions to Senate candidates was $10,207,188. The top 10 contributors were:[13]
2000[edit]Elections for the office of South Carolina State Senate consisted of a primary election on June 13, 2000, and a general election on November 7, 2000. During the 2000 election, the total value of contributions to Senate candidates was $6,670,088. The top 10 contributors were:[14]
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House elections[edit]
South Carolina state representatives serve two-year terms, with all seats up for election every two years. South Carolina holds elections for its legislature in even years.
2026[edit]
Elections for the South Carolina House of Representatives will take place in 2026. The general election is on November 3, 2026.
2024[edit]
Elections for the South Carolina House of Representatives took place in 2024. The general election was on November 5, 2024. The primary was June 11, 2024, and the primary runoff was June 25, 2024. The filing deadline was April 1, 2024.
2022[edit]
Elections for the South Carolina House of Representatives took place in 2022. The general election was on November 8, 2022. A primary was scheduled for June 14, 2022, and a primary runoff was scheduled for June 28, 2022. The filing deadline was March 30, 2022.
In the 2022 elections, Republicans increased their majority in the state House from 80-43 with one vacancy to 88-36.
| South Carolina House of Representatives | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Party | As of November 8, 2022 | After November 9, 2022 | |
| Democratic Party | 43 | 36 | |
| Republican Party | 80 | 88 | |
| Vacancy | 1 | 0 | |
| Total | 124 | 124 | |
2020[edit]
Elections for the office of South Carolina House of Representatives took place in 2020. The general election was held on November 3, 2020. A primary was scheduled for June 9, 2020, and a primary runoff was scheduled for June 23, 2020. The filing deadline was March 30, 2020.
Heading into the election, Republicans held a 78-45 majority with one vacancy. The vacant seat was previously held by a Republican. Republicans gained two seats in the election, giving them an 81-43 majority.
| South Carolina State House | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Party | As of November 3, 2020 | After November 4, 2020 | |
| Democratic Party | 45 | 43 | |
| Republican Party | 78 | 81 | |
| Vacancy | 1 | 0 | |
| Total | 124 | 124 | |
2018[edit]
Elections for the South Carolina House of Representatives took place in 2018. The primary election took place on June 12, 2018, and the general election was held on November 6, 2018. A primary runoff election took place on June 26, 2018. The candidate filing deadline was March 30, 2018.[15]
In the 2018 elections, there was no change to the partisan balance of the South Carolina House of Representatives.
| South Carolina House of Representatives | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Party | As of November 6, 2018 | After November 7, 2018 | |
| Democratic Party | 44 | 44 | |
| Republican Party | 80 | 80 | |
| Total | 124 | 124 | |
2016[edit]
Elections for the South Carolina House of Representatives took place in 2016. The primary election took place on June 14, 2016, and the general election was held on November 8, 2016. The primary runoff election was held on June 28, 2016. The candidate filing deadline was March 30, 2016. All 124 seats in the South Carolina House of Representatives were up for election in 2016.
Heading into the election, Republicans held a 77-46 majority with one vacancy. Republicans gained three seats in the election, giving them a 80-44 majority.
| South Carolina House of Representatives | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Party | As of November 7, 2016 | After November 8, 2016 | |
| Democratic Party | 46 | 44 | |
| Republican Party | 77 | 80 | |
| Vacancy | 1 | 0 | |
| Total | 124 | 124 | |
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2014[edit]Elections for all 124 seats in the South Carolina House of Representatives took place in 2014. A primary election took place on June 10, 2014. The general election was held on November 4, 2014. The signature filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in this election was March 30, 2014. Heading into the election, Republicans held a 78-46 majority. Republicans lost one seat in the election, giving them a 77-46 majority with one vacancy.
2012[edit]Elections for the office of South Carolina House of Representatives took place in 2012. The primary election was held on June 12, 2012, and the general election was held on November 6, 2012. The candidate filing deadline was March 30, 2012. All 124 seats were up for election. Heading into the election, Republicans held a 76-48 majority. Republicans gained two seats in the election, giving them a 78-46 majority.
The following table details the 10 districts with the smallest margin of victory in the November 6 general election.
2010[edit]Elections for the office of South Carolina House of Representatives took place in 2010. The primary election was held on June 8, 2010, and the general election was held on November 2, 2010. The candidate filing deadline was March 30, 2010. Heading into the election, Republicans held a 73-51 majority. Republicans gained two seats in the election, giving them a 75-48 majority with one vacancy.
In 2010, the candidates for state House raised a total of $6,654,588 in campaign contributions. The top 10 donors were:[16]
2008[edit]Elections for the office of South Carolina House of Representatives consisted of a primary election on June 16, 2008, and a general election on November 4, 2008. During the 2008 election, the total value of contributions to House candidates was $2,919,909. The top 10 contributors were:[17]
2006[edit]Elections for the office of South Carolina House of Representatives consisted of a primary election on June 13, 2006, and a general election on November 7, 2006. During the 2006 election, the total value of contributions to House candidates was $7,658,515. The top 10 contributors were:[18]
2004[edit]Elections for the office of South Carolina House of Representatives consisted of a primary election on June 8, 2004, and a general election on November 2, 2004. During the 2004 election, the total value of contributions to House candidates was $4,940,969. The top 10 contributors were:[19]
2002[edit]Elections for the office of South Carolina House of Representatives consisted of a primary election on June 11, 2002, and a general election on November 5, 2002. During the 2002 election, the total value of contributions to House candidates was $5,440,606. The top 10 contributors were:[20]
2000[edit]Elections for the office of South Carolina House of Representatives consisted of a primary election on June 13, 2000, and a general election on November 7, 2000. During the 2000 election, the total value of contributions to House candidates was $5,444,436. The top 10 contributors were:[21]
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District maps[edit]
State Senate[edit]
State House[edit]
See also[edit]
- State legislature
- South Carolina State Legislature
- South Carolina State Senate
- South Carolina House of Representatives
- List of South Carolina state legislative elections
Footnotes[edit]
- ↑ South Carolina Election Commission, "Candidates," accessed February 3, 2023
- ↑ South Carolina State Legislature, "South Carolina Code," accessed February 17, 2021 (Statute 7-13-190 (A)-(B))
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 South Carolina State Legislature, "South Carolina Code," accessed February 17, 2021 (Statute 7-13-190 (B))
- ↑ South Carolina State Legislature, "South Carolina Constitution," accessed February 17, 2021 (Article 3, Section 25)
- ↑ National Conference of State Legislatures, "2024 Legislator Compensation," August 21, 2024
- ↑ South Carolina Election Commission, "Candidates," accessed February 3, 2023
- ↑ South Carolina State Legislature, "South Carolina Code," accessed February 17, 2021 (Statute 7-13-190 (A)-(B))
- ↑ South Carolina State Legislature, "South Carolina Constitution," accessed February 17, 2021 (Article 3, Section 25)
- ↑ National Conference of State Legislatures, "2024 Legislator Compensation," August 21, 2024
- ↑ 10.0 10.1 All About Redistricting, "South Carolina," accessed May 8, 2015
- ↑ LegiScan, "South Carolina House Bill 4493," accessed December 14, 2021
- ↑ Follow the Money, "South Carolina 2008 Candidates," accessed July 31, 2013
- ↑ Follow the Money, "South Carolina 2004 Candidates," accessed July 31, 2013
- ↑ Follow the Money, "South Carolina 2000 Candidates," accessed July 31, 2013
- ↑ South Carolina Election Commission, "Nomination by Political Party," accessed September 4, 2017
- ↑ Follow the Money, "South Carolina House 2010 Campaign Contributions," accessed July 31, 2013
- ↑ Follow the Money, "South Carolina 2008 Candidates," accessed July 31, 2013
- ↑ Follow the Money, "South Carolina 2006 Candidates," accessed July 31, 2013
- ↑ Follow the Money, "South Carolina 2004 Candidates," accessed July 31, 2013
- ↑ Follow the Money, "South Carolina 2002 Candidates," accessed July 31, 2013
- ↑ Follow the Money, "South Carolina 2000 Candidates," accessed July 31, 2013
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