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 will take place on June 9, and in races where no candidate receives over 50% in a primary, runoff elections will take place on June 23.
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.
Republican primary
Declared
- Dan Brown, car dealer
- Jay Byars, Dorchester County councilor
- Jenny Costa Honeycutt, Charleston County councilwoman
- Logan Cunningham, Beaufort County councilor (2021âÂÂpresent) 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
- Mark Sanford, former governor of South Carolina (2003âÂÂ2011), U.S. representative for this seat (1995âÂÂ2001, 2013âÂÂ2019), and candidate for president in 2020
- Mark Smith, state representative from the 99th district (2020âÂÂpresent)
- Cindy Wagers Riley
Withdrawn
Declined
Endorsements
Fundraising
Democratic primary
Declared
Withdrawn
Endorsements
Fundraising
Libertarian primary
Presumptive nominee
Alliance primary
Presumptive nominee
General election
Predictions
Polling
Mark Smith vs. Mac Deford
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 Republican Joe Wilson, who was re-elected with 59.5% of the vote in 2024.
Republican primary
Declared
- Sam Gibbons, marine veteran
- Hamp Redmond, building contractor
- Joe Wilson, incumbent U.S. representative
Fundraising
Democratic primary
Declared
- Zyon Khalifa, athlete
- Roger Pruitt, attorney
- David Robinson, businessman, father of Daniel Robinson, and nominee for this district in 2024
- Daniel Shrief, army veteran and insurance adjuster
Fundraising
Workers primary
Presumptive nominee
General election
Predictions
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
Presumptive nominee
Endorsements
Fundraising
Democratic primary
Declared
Fundraising
Libertarian primary
Presumptive nominee
Brian Corriea, navy veteran
General election
Predictions
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
Declared
- David Atchley, consulting firm owner
- Robert Lee, mechanical engineer
- William Timmons, incumbent U.S. representative
Fundraising
Democratic primary
Presumptive nominee
- Courtney McClain, political organizer
Libertarian primary
Presumptive nominee
General election
Predictions
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
Presumptive nominee
Withdrawn
- Bill Bledsoe, veterinarian and perennial candidate
Declined
Endorsements
Fundraising
Italics indicate a withdrawn candidate.
Democratic primary
Declared
- Andrew Clough, airline worker
- Mallory Dittmer, branding consultant
Fundraising
Forward Party primary
Presumptive nominee
- Andy Kaplan, healthcare executive
General election
Predictions
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
Declared
- Jim Clyburn, incumbent U.S. representative
- Frederick Goodwin, maintenance technician
Fundraising
Republican primary
Declared
- John Peterson, president of the Deer Park 1B precinct in the Charleston County Republican Party
- Maurice Washington, former chair of the Charleston County Republican Party
Alliance primary
Presumptive nominee
General election
Predictions
District 7
The 7th district is located in northeastern South Carolina, taking in Myrtle Beach and Florence. The incumbent is Republican Russell Fry, who was re-elected with 64.9% of the vote in 2024.
Republican primary
Presumptive nominee
Fundraising
Democratic primary
Presumptive nominee
Fundraising
Independents
Filed paperwork
General election
Predictions
See also
Notes
References
External links
Official campaign websites for 1st district candidates
Official campaign websites for 2nd district candidates
Official campaign websites for 3rd district candidates
Official campaign websites for 4th district candidates
Official campaign websites for 5th district candidates
Official campaign websites for 6th district candidates
Official campaign websites for 7th district candidates