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South Carolina's 5th Congressional District (SC-5)
South Carolina's 5th Congressional District is represented by Ralph Norman (R), in office since 2017. One of 7 House seats in South Carolina; on the ballot November 3, 2026 like every House seat.
Data as of September 21, 2026. Boundaries from the U.S. Census Bureau (119th Congress).
Quick Answer
- Representative
- Ralph Norman (R) — since 2017
- Term Ends
- January 3, 2027 — 99 days
- Next Election
- November 3, 2026
- South Carolina Primary
- June 9, 2026
- Senators
- Darline Graham (R), Tim Scott (R)
- Land Area
- 5,161 sq mi
Who Represents SC-5?
Republican · in office since 2017 · 9 yrs in Congress · term ends January 3, 2027
Committees: Financial Services Committee, Rules Committee, Budget Committee
Voting record this session: cast 258 of 314 roll calls (82.2% participation), with the Republican majority on 83.7% of party-divided votes. Full record →
South Carolina's two senators, who represent the whole state including this district: Darline Graham R and Tim Scott R.
Map of SC-5
South Carolina's 5th Congressional District within South Carolina. Current boundaries — the lines used to elect the 119th Congress.
SC-5 in the 2026 Election
Every House seat is on the ballot on November 3, 2026, SC-5 included. South Carolina held its primary on June 9, 2026. The seat is held by Ralph Norman (R); it is not among the races the major forecasters rate as competitive as of September 21, 2026.
Districts Bordering SC-5
Computed from the shared boundaries in the Census geometry. 5 in South Carolina and 2 across the state line.
- SC-2 — Joe Wilson R
- SC-3 — Sheri Biggs R
- SC-4 — William Timmons R
- SC-6 — James Clyburn D
- SC-7 — Russell Fry R
- NC-8 — Mark Harris R
- NC-14 — Tim Moore R
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the representative for South Carolina's 5th Congressional District?
Ralph Norman (Republican) represents SC-5 as of September 21, 2026. In office since 2017; current term ends January 3, 2027.
When is the next election for SC-5?
November 3, 2026 — every House seat is up every two years. South Carolina's primary was June 9, 2026.
How many congressional districts does South Carolina have?
7, under the 2020 census apportionment in effect until 2033. SC-5 is the 5th of them. See the full South Carolina delegation at congresscountdown.com/states/south-carolina.
Who are the senators for SC-5?
Senators represent the whole state, so SC-5's senators are South Carolina's: Darline Graham (R) and Tim Scott (R).
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