South Carolina Congressional Delegation: 7 Representatives, 2 Senators
Last updated: 2026-11-09
House Delegation
7
U.S. Representatives
1 Democrat, 6 Republicans
Senate Delegation
2
U.S. Senators
2 Republicans
2026 Election Results in South Carolina
- Senate: Annie Andrews (Democrat) won South Carolina's 2026 U.S. Senate race, flipping the seat from Republicans, as called by the Associated Press. Annie Andrews succeeds Darline Graham and takes office on January 3, 2027.
- Governor: Alan Wilson (Republican) was elected governor, as called by the Associated Press, succeeding Henry McMaster when the current term ends in 2027.
- House: South Carolina's 7 House members-elect are added once the district calls are complete; members already known to be leaving are listed under changes to the delegation. The current representatives listed below serve until January 3, 2027.
Changes to South Carolina's delegation on January 3, 2027
The 120th Congress is sworn in on January 3, 2027. These members of South Carolina's current delegation are not returning, with who replaces them where the race has been called.
- U.S. SenateFlip
Takes office January 3. Called by the Associated Press.
U.S. House: leaving (2)
- Nancy MaceR· District 1 · ran for governor
- Ralph NormanR· District 5 · ran for governor and the U.S. Senate
House members who lost in November, and the winners who succeed them, are added once every South Carolina House race has been called. Departures announced before the election are from the House Press Gallery's list as of September 4, 2026.
Delegation at a Glance
South Carolina sends 9 members to Congress: 7 representatives in the House (1 Democrat, 6 Republicans) and 2 Senators in the Senate (2 Republicans).
- With 7 U.S. Representatives, South Carolina has the 23rd-largest House delegation among the 50 states (tied with 1 other state).
- Members of South Carolina's delegation have served an average of 12.3 years in Congress.
State Highlights
- James Clyburn is South Carolina's longest-serving current member of Congress — in office since 1993 (33 years total).
Senators serve 6-year terms and representatives serve 2-year terms — see term end dates and election timing for each seat below.
Learn more about congressional term lengths, the Senate class schedule, or the upcoming 2026 election cycle.
2026 Election Picture for South Carolina
South Carolina's 2026 primary was held on June 9, 2026. Darline Graham (Republican) was up for re-election to the U.S. Senate in 2026 (see the 2026 results above). All 7 of South Carolina's U.S. House seats were on the ballot in 2026, since House terms are two years. The general election was held on November 3, 2026.
For context on the 2026 map: in the 2024 presidential election Trump carried South Carolina by 17.7 points.
2026 is a midterm election year — it falls in the middle of the presidential term, so there is no presidential race on South Carolina's 2026 ballot. Every U.S. House seat nationwide is on the ballot every two years, and roughly a third of U.S. Senate seats — whichever class is next in rotation — are up in every congressional election, midterm or presidential.
Full South Carolina 2026 primary details · Election Day countdown · How midterm elections work
Voting in South Carolina
- Registration closes
- Likely closed (≈ Oct 4)
- Early voting opens
- ≈ Oct 20
- Election Day
- Tuesday, November 3, 2026
Dates are approximate — states count the days differently and county schedules vary. Confirm yours at vote.gov. See all registration deadlines or early voting dates by state.
Governor of South Carolina
Henry McMaster (Republican) has been governor since January 2017. The current term ends in 2027. Alan Wilson (Republican) won the November 3, 2026 election, as called by the Associated Press, and takes office when the current term ends.
Senate Class Breakdown
U.S. Senators serve staggered 6-year terms split into three classes, so a state's two Senate seats usually aren't on the ballot in the same year. South Carolina's two Senate seats are staggered across different classes.
The staggered system dates to the Constitution's framers, who wanted the Senate to change gradually rather than all at once — unlike the House, where every seat turns over every two years. Roughly one-third of the Senate's 100 seats (whichever class is next up) is on the ballot in any given election year, which is why only some states have a Senate race in any particular cycle.
- Tim Scott is Class 3 — next up for election in 2028.
- Darline Graham is Class 2 — next up for election in 2026.
Learn more about the Senate class schedule.
Senators
Which of South Carolina's 7 districts are you in?
Your representative depends on your address, not just your state. Look yours up by address or ZIP, or browse all 7 below.
Representatives
7 totalAll 7 seats below: terms end January 3, 2027 — 52 days remaining.
How to Contact South Carolina's Delegation
Every member of Congress can be reached through the U.S. Capitol switchboard at (202) 224-3121 — ask the operator to connect you to any senator or representative by name, and you will be transferred directly to their office. Each member listed above also has a direct Washington, D.C. office line on their individual page, which staff typically answer during business hours (9am–5pm Eastern).
Congressional staff log the position of every caller, so calling or writing is one of the most direct ways for a constituent to weigh in on legislation before South Carolina's delegation votes on it.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who are South Carolina's senators?
As of 2026-11-09, South Carolina's U.S. Senators are Tim Scott (Republican) and Darline Graham (Republican). Party breakdown: 2 Republicans. If you are studying for the citizenship test — "Who is one of your state's U.S. Senators now?" — either name is a correct answer for South Carolina.
Who is leaving South Carolina's congressional delegation?
The 120th Congress is sworn in on January 3, 2027. In the Senate, Darline Graham (R) is replaced by Annie Andrews, flipping the seat. In the House, 2 members are not returning: Nancy Mace (R, District 1, ran for governor); Ralph Norman (R, District 5, ran for governor and the U.S. Senate). House members who lost in November are added once every South Carolina House race has been called.
Who won the 2026 Senate race in South Carolina?
Annie Andrews (Democrat) won South Carolina's 2026 U.S. Senate race, flipping the seat from Republicans, as called by the Associated Press. Annie Andrews succeeds Darline Graham and takes office on January 3, 2027.
How many representatives does South Carolina have?
South Carolina has 7 representatives in the U.S. House as of 2026-11-09 — 7 congressional districts, one congressman or congresswoman each, the 23rd-largest House delegation among the 50 states (tied with 1 other state). House seats are reapportioned among the states after each decennial census based on population.
When is South Carolina's 2026 primary?
South Carolina's 2026 primary was held on June 9, 2026. A U.S. Senate seat is on the ballot this cycle, and all 7 of South Carolina's U.S. House seats are also up for election in 2026, since House terms are two years.
Is South Carolina's congressional delegation Democratic or Republican?
South Carolina's delegation is split between parties as of 2026-11-09: House — 1 Democrat, 6 Republicans; Senate — 2 Republicans.
Who represents South Carolina in Congress?
South Carolina is represented in Congress by 7 U.S. Representatives in the House (1 Democrat, 6 Republicans) and 2 U.S. Senators in the Senate. See the full current roster below, including term end dates and contact information.
How many senators does South Carolina have?
Two. Every state has exactly two U.S. Senators regardless of population, so South Carolina has the same Senate representation as every other state: Tim Scott (Republican) and Darline Graham (Republican). House seats, by contrast, are apportioned by population — which is why South Carolina has 7 of them.
How many members of Congress does South Carolina have in total?
9 as of 2026-11-09 — 7 representatives in the House plus 2 senators. Congress has 535 voting members in all (435 representatives and 100 senators), so South Carolina holds 1.7% of the seats.
When are South Carolina's senators up for reelection?
Tim Scott's seat (Class 3) is next on the ballot in November 2028; Darline Graham's seat (Class 2) was on the ballot on November 3, 2026 and is next up in November 2032. Senators serve six-year terms in three staggered classes, so a state's two seats are never on the ballot in the same regular election.
Who is the governor of South Carolina?
Henry McMaster (Republican) has been governor of South Carolina since January 2017. The current term ends in 2027, and the governorship is next on the ballot in 2026. Alan Wilson (Republican) won the November 2026 election, as called by the Associated Press, and takes office when the current term ends.
How do I find out who represents me in South Carolina?
Your U.S. Representative depends on which of South Carolina's 7 congressional districts you live in; both senators represent the whole state. Enter your ZIP code or street address in the lookup at congresscountdown.com/who-is-my-representative to get your district and all three of your members of Congress — this is also the answer to the citizenship-test question "Name your U.S. Representative".
How do I contact South Carolina's senators and representatives?
Every member card on this page lists the member's Washington office and phone number, and links to a profile with their official website. The Capitol switchboard, (202) 224-3121, connects to any Senate or House office by name. For what to say and which office to call — district office for casework, Washington office for legislation — see congresscountdown.com/info/contact-representative.