South Carolina
Electoral Votes: 9
Population: 5,570,274
2024 Turnout: 62.1%
2020 Turnout: 65.9%
Cook PVI: R+8
Senate Rating: Solid R
Governor Rating: Solid R
Federal Government:
Senate
| Lindsey Graham* (R) | Tim Scott (R) |
House
| Nancy Mace* (R) | South Carolina’s 1st |
| Joe Wilson* (R) | South Carolina’s 2nd |
| Sheri Biggs* (R) | South Carolina’s 3rd |
| William Timmons* (R) | South Carolina’s 4th |
| Ralph Norman* (R) | South Carolina’s 5th |
| Jim Clyburn* (D) | South Carolina’s 6th |
| Russell Fry* (R) | South Carolina’s 7th |
(* indicates seat up election in 2026)
State Government:
| Governor | Henry McMaster* (R) |
| Chamber | Majority | Minority |
| State Senate | 34R* | 12D* |
| State House | 88R* | 36D* |
(* indicates seat up for election in 2026)
A Short Overview
South Carolina is a reliably Republican state, with the GOP controlling statewide offices and the legislature. Democrats retain strength among Black voters and in cities like Columbia and Charleston but struggle statewide. Cultural identity reflects Southern traditions, military presence, and conservative religious values. Economic issues include manufacturing growth, tourism, and infrastructure. Republicans hold a strong advantage heading into 2026.
