2022 United States House of Representatives elections in South Carolina
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The 2022 United States House of Representatives elections in South Carolina will be held on November 8, 2022, to elect the seven U.S. Representatives from the state of South Carolina, one from each of the state's seven 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.
District 1[]
The 1st district straddles the Atlantic coast of the state, and includes most of Charleston. The incumbent is Republican Nancy Mace, who flipped the district and was elected with 50.6% of the vote in 2020.[1]
Republican primary[]
Candidates[]
Declared[]
- T.J. Allen, U.S. Army veteran[2]
- Katie Arrington, former state representative and nominee for this district in 2018[3]
- Ingrid Centurion, retired lieutenant colonel and Iraq War veteran[4]
- Nancy Mace, incumbent U.S. Representative[5]
- Lynz Piper-Loomis[6]
Republican candidates[a]
Former state representative
Katie Arrington
from
Summerville
Incumbent U.S. Representative
Nancy Mace
from
Charleston
Declined[]
- Eric Bolling, conservative commentator[7]
Endorsements[]
Katie Arrington
- U.S. Executive Branch officials
- Donald Trump, 45th President of the United States (2017–2021)[8]
Nancy Mace
- U.S. Executive Branch officials
- Nikki Haley, 29th United States Ambassador to the United Nations (2017–2018) and 116th Governor of South Carolina (2011–2017)[9]
- Mick Mulvaney, former Director of the Office of Management and Budget (2017–2020) and former U.S. Representative for South Carolina's 5th congressional district (2011–2017)[10]
Polling[]
| Poll source | Date(s) administered |
Sample size[b] |
Margin of error |
Katie Arrington |
Nancy Mace |
Undecided |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Remington Research Group (R)[A] | February 21–22, 2022 | 489 (LV) | ± 4.4% | 35% | 50% | 15% |
Democratic primary[]
Candidates[]
Declared[]
Withdrawn[]
General election[]
Predictions[]
| Source | Ranking | As of |
|---|---|---|
| The Cook Political Report[15] | Solid R | January 27, 2022 |
| Inside Elections[16] | Solid R | March 10, 2022 |
| Sabato's Crystal Ball[17] | Safe R | February 2, 2022 |
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 55.7% of the vote in 2020.[1]
Republican primary[]
Candidates[]
Potential[]
- Joe Wilson, incumbent U.S. Representative
Democratic primary[]
Candidates[]
Declared[]
- Juddson Larkins, grocery store owner[18]
Withdrew[]
- Gregory Karr, progressive activist[18]
General election[]
Predictions[]
| Source | Ranking | As of |
|---|---|---|
| The Cook Political Report[15] | Solid R | January 27, 2022 |
| Inside Elections[16] | Solid R | March 10, 2022 |
| Sabato's Crystal Ball[17] | Safe R | February 2, 2022 |
District 3[]
The 3rd district takes in the Piedmont area in northwestern South Carolina, including Anderson and Greenwood. The incumbent is Republican Jeff Duncan, who was re-elected with 71.2% of the vote in 2020.[1]
Republican primary[]
Candidates[]
Potential[]
- Jeff Duncan, incumbent U.S. Representative
General election[]
Predictions[]
| Source | Ranking | As of |
|---|---|---|
| The Cook Political Report[15] | Solid R | January 27, 2022 |
| Inside Elections[16] | Solid R | March 10, 2022 |
| Sabato's Crystal Ball[17] | Safe R | February 2, 2022 |
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 61.6% of the vote in 2020.[1]
Republican primary[]
Candidates[]
Declared[]
- Mark Burns, televangelist and candidate for this district in 2018[19]
Potential[]
- William Timmons, incumbent U.S. Representative
Polling[]
| Poll source | Date(s) administered |
Sample size[b] |
Margin of error |
George Abuzeid |
Mark Burns |
Michael LaPierre |
William Timmons |
Undecided |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Trafalgar Group (R) | February 21–24, 2022 | 785 (LV) | ± 3.5% | 6% | 10% | 7% | 46% | 32% |
General election[]
Predictions[]
| Source | Ranking | As of |
|---|---|---|
| The Cook Political Report[15] | Solid R | January 27, 2022 |
| Inside Elections[16] | Solid R | March 10, 2022 |
| Sabato's Crystal Ball[17] | Safe R | February 2, 2022 |
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 60.1% of the vote in 2020.[1]
Republican primary[]
Candidates[]
Declared[]
- Ralph Norman, incumbent U.S. Representative[20]
General election[]
Predictions[]
| Source | Ranking | As of |
|---|---|---|
| The Cook Political Report[15] | Solid R | January 27, 2022 |
| Inside Elections[16] | Solid R | March 10, 2022 |
| Sabato's Crystal Ball[17] | Safe R | February 2, 2022 |
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 68.2% of the vote in 2020.[1]
Democratic primary[]
Candidates[]
Declared[]
General election[]
Predictions[]
| Source | Ranking | As of |
|---|---|---|
| The Cook Political Report[15] | Solid D | January 27, 2022 |
| Inside Elections[16] | Solid D | March 10, 2022 |
| Sabato's Crystal Ball[17] | Safe D | February 2, 2022 |
District 7[]
The 7th district is located in northeastern South Carolina, taking in Myrtle Beach and Florence. The incumbent is Republican Tom Rice, who was re-elected with 61.8% of the vote in 2020.[1]
Republican primary[]
Candidates[]
Declared[]
- Barbara Arthur, businesswoman and activist[23]
- Justin Davison[24]
- Tom Dunn, businessman[25]
- Russell Fry, state representative[26]
- Mark McBride, former mayor of Myrtle Beach[27]
- Steve Reichert[25]
- Tom Rice, incumbent U.S. Representative[28]
- Ken Richardson, Horry County School Board Chairman[29]
- Jeanette Spurlock[30]
Withdrawn[]
Endorsements[]
Tom Rice
- Organizations
- Renew America Movement[33]
Graham Allen (withdrawn)
- U.S. Representatives
- Marjorie Taylor Greene, U.S Representative from Georgia's 14th congressional district (2021–present)[34]
- Individuals
- Candace Owens, conservative commentator and activist[35]
- Charlie Kirk, conservative activist and radio host[35]
- Organizations
- Turning Point Action[36]
Russell Fry
- U.S. Executive Branch officials
- Donald Trump, 45th President of the United States (2017–2021)[37]
- State officials
- Jay Lucas, Speaker of the South Carolina House of Representatives[38]
- Lin Bennett, member of the South Carolina House of Representatives[39]
- Jason Elliott, member of the South Carolina House of Representatives[40]
- Gil Gatch, member of the South Carolina House of Representatives[41]
- Chip Huggins, member of the South Carolina House of Representatives[42]
- Stewart Jones, member of the South Carolina House of Representatives[43]
- Phillip Lowe, member of the South Carolina House of Representatives[44]
- Bill Taylor, member of the South Carolina House of Representatives[45]
- Individuals
General election[]
Predictions[]
| Source | Ranking | As of |
|---|---|---|
| The Cook Political Report[15] | Solid R | January 27, 2022 |
| Inside Elections[16] | Solid R | March 10, 2022 |
| Sabato's Crystal Ball[17] | Safe R | February 2, 2022 |
Notes[]
- ^ The images in this gallery are in the public domain or are otherwise free to use. This gallery should not be construed as a list of major or noteworthy candidates. If a candidate is not included in this gallery, it is only because there are no high-quality, copyright-free photographs of them available on the Internet.
- ^ a b Key:
A – all adults
RV – registered voters
LV – likely voters
V – unclear
- Partisan clients
- ^ This poll was sponsored by Arrington's campaign
References[]
- ^ a b c d e f g Johnson, Cheryl L. (February 28, 2019). "Statistics of the Congressional Election of November 3, 2020". Clerk of the U.S. House of Representatives.
- ^ Choi, Joseph (September 29, 2021). "Army veteran announces primary challenge to Mace in South Carolina". The Hill. Retrieved October 24, 2021.
- ^ Phillips, Patrick (February 8, 2022). "Arrington announces run for Congress in SC's 1st District". WCSC Live 5 News. Retrieved February 8, 2022.
- ^ Folks, Will (August 28, 2021). "South Carolina First Congressional District: Nancy Mace Draws Another Challenger". FITSNews. Retrieved August 31, 2021.
- ^ Kinnard, Meg (October 6, 2021). "Mace says fundraising tops South Carolina House '22 hopefuls". Associated Press. Retrieved November 1, 2021.
- ^ Novelly, Thomas (April 19, 2021). "North Charleston military wife announces challenge vs. SC's Nancy Mace in 2022 GOP primary". The Post and Courier. Retrieved May 13, 2021.
- ^ "Eric Bolling won't run for Congress". Politico. April 5, 2021. Retrieved February 26, 2022.
- ^ Byrd, Caitlin (February 9, 2022). "Trump endorses Katie Arrington over Nancy Mace in SC GOP congressional primary race". The State. Retrieved February 10, 2022.
- ^ Kropf, Schuyler (February 7, 2022). "Nikki Haley endorses Nancy Mace for re-election to Congress in 2022". The Post and Courier. Retrieved February 7, 2022.
- ^ Reynolds, Nick. "Mick Mulvaney, second Trump administration alum, endorses Mace in Republican primary battle". www.postandcourier.com. The Post and Courier. Retrieved February 22, 2022.
- ^ Renaud, Tim; Brams, Sophie (November 8, 2021). "Local pediatrician, Dr. Annie Andrews, to run for South Carolina's First Congressional District". WCBD-TV. Retrieved November 8, 2021.
- ^ Bustos, Joseph (November 15, 2021). "Trump calls for 'good and smart' SC GOP challengers to run against Rice, Mace in 2022". The State. Retrieved November 15, 2021.
- ^ Novelly, Thomas (December 16, 2021). "Dorchester County Democratic Party chair announces run for SC's Nancy Mace seat in 2022". www.postandcourier.com. The Post and Courier. Retrieved December 18, 2021.
- ^ Byrd, Caitlyn (March 7, 2022). "SC Democrat withdraws from Charleston congressional race, narrowing the primary field". The State. Retrieved March 7, 2022.
- ^ a b c d e f g "2022 House Race Ratings". The Cook Political Report. Retrieved January 27, 2022.
- ^ a b c d e f g "House Ratings". The Rothenberg Political Report. Retrieved March 10, 2022.
- ^ a b c d e f g "2022 House Ratings". Sabato's Crystal Ball. February 2, 2022. Retrieved February 2, 2022.
- ^ a b Bohatch, Emily (November 1, 2021). "SC Democrat Gregory Karr drops out of the congressional race". www.thestate.com. Retrieved November 2, 2021.
- ^ Foley, Ryan. "Pro-Trump Pastor Mark Burns announces run for Congress". www.christianpost.com. The Christian Post. Retrieved October 11, 2021.
- ^ Brown, Nita. "Norman kicks off re-election campaign". www.thelancasternews.com. The Lancaster News. Retrieved September 5, 2021.
- ^ Ward, Myah (June 10, 2021). "'Hell yes': Clyburn to seek another term in 2022". Politico. Retrieved June 10, 2021.
- ^ Murdaugh, Shellie. "Lowcountry teacher, activist plans to run for Congress". www.blufftontoday.com. Bluffton Today. Retrieved September 5, 2021.
- ^ Christian, Matthew (April 12, 2021). ""Communism is not at our door, it's in the house...:" Barbara Arthur declares for Congressional seat held by Tom Rice". SCNow. Retrieved April 13, 2021.
- ^ Shoemaker, J. Dale (February 15, 2021). "As Tom Rice defends his vote to impeach Trump, Republican challengers line up early". Myrtle Beach Online. Retrieved April 13, 2021.
- ^ a b Axeldrod, Tal. "Tom Rice gains new primary challenger over impeachment vote". www.thehill.com. The Hill. Retrieved July 28, 2021.
- ^ Shoemaker, J. Dale. "SC's Russell Fry to challenge Tom Rice for Congress in 2022". www.thestate.com. The State. Retrieved July 30, 2021.
- ^ Rodriguez, Jay. "Former Myrtle Beach Mayor McBride plans to challenge Rep. Tom Rice in 2022". www.postandcourier.com. The Post and Courier. Retrieved July 28, 2021.
- ^ Folks, Will (July 22, 2021). "Tom Rice Kicks Off Reelection Bid In South Carolina's Seventh Congressional District". FITSNews. Retrieved July 31, 2021.
- ^ Bradner, Eric (January 28, 2021). "House Republicans who voted to impeach face backlash at home in test of Trump's staying power". Archived from the original on January 29, 2021. Retrieved January 29, 2021.
- ^ Phillips, Katherine (February 3, 2021). "Two candidates, including Horry County School Board chairman, announce candidacies for District 7 seat". Retrieved April 13, 2021.
- ^ Axelrod, Tal. "Tom rice gains new primary challenger over impeachment vote". The Hill. Retrieved May 15, 2021.
- ^ https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=483870723098247&id=100044259707729
- ^ "Anti-Trump Republicans endorsing vulnerable Democrats to prevent GOP takeover". The Hill. October 14, 2021.
- ^ Reynolds, Nick (October 19, 2021). "Georgia congresswoman Marjorie Taylor-Greene endorses SC Rep Tom Rice opponent in GOP race". The Post and Courier. Retrieved February 2, 2022.
- ^ a b "Graham Allen, running to unseat pro-impeachment Republican Rep. Tom Rice, raises $500K in six weeks". Fox News. July 1, 2021. Retrieved January 28, 2022.
- ^ "Turning Point Action - Endorsements". Turning Point Action. Retrieved January 28, 2022.
- ^ Shoemaker, Dale (February 1, 2022). "Donald Trump endorses state Rep. Russell Fry in Myrtle Beach congressional race". The Slate. Retrieved February 9, 2022.
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External links[]
- Official campaign websites for 1st district candidates
- T.J. Allen (R) for Congress
- Annie Andrews (D) for Congress
- Katie Arrington (R) for Congress
- Ingrid Centurion (R) for Congress
- Nancy Mace (R) for Congress
- Lynz Piper-Looms (R) for Congress
- 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
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