2012 United States House of Representatives elections in South Carolina
Summary
The 2012 United States House of Representatives elections in South Carolina were held on Tuesday, November 6, 2012 and elected the seven U.S. representatives from the state of South Carolina, an increase of one seat as a result of reapportionment thanks to the continued strong growth found in South Carolina as reported in the 2010 United States census. The elections coincided with the elections of other federal and state offices, including a quadrennial presidential election. The people of South Carolina elected six Republicans and one Democrat to represent the state in the 113th United States Congress.
2012 United States House of Representatives elections in South Carolina
In redistricting, the 1st district was moved south along the coast to include Hilton Head and parts of Charleston County, and is expected to remain favorable to Republicans.[5] Republican Tim Scott, who has represented the 1st district since January 2011, sought re-election.[8]
In redistricting, Hilton Head and its surrounding areas, and counties on the state's southern border were removed from the 2nd district, which now includes all of Aiken County.[5] Republican Joe Wilson, who has represented the 2nd district since 2001, sought re-election.[8]
Redistricting added parts of Newberry and Greenville counties to the 3rd district; parts of Aiken County were removed. The district was expected to continue to favor Republicans.[5] Republican Jeff Duncan, who has represented the 3rd district since January 2011, sought re-election.[18]
The redrawn 4th district maintains a balance between Greenville and Spartanburg counties, and is expected to continue to favor Republicans.[5] Republican Trey Gowdy, who has represented the 4th district since January 2011, sought re-election.[20]
Greenville artist Jeff Sumerel is the nominee of the South Carolina Green Party.[21]
The 5th district, which extends from the North Carolina border to the outskirts of Sumter, was made more favorable to Republicans in redistricting.[5] Republican Mick Mulvaney, who has represented the 5th district since January 2011, sought re-election.
The 6th district is expected to continue to strongly favor Democrats.[5] Democrat Jim Clyburn, the Assistant Democratic Leader of the U.S. House who has represented the 6th district since 1993, faced Green Party nominee Nammu Muhammad.[21]
Ted Vick was considered to be the frontrunner until he was arrested in Columbia on the night of the May 14 on the Statehouse grounds and was charged with driving under the influence, speeding, and carrying a handgun without a permit. An officer had seen Vick stumbling as he walked into a parking garage, before getting into his car and hitting a cone before the officer could catch up. Vick smelled of alcohol but refused to take a breathalyzer test. Columbia Police Department officials indicated that Vick had been at a local bar prior to his arrest. A 21-year-old female USC student was in the car with Vick.[32][33][34][35][36]
Vick would drop out of the race 10 days after his arrest.[37]
^"SC - Election Results". www.enr-scvotes.org. South Carolina State Election Commission. Archived from the original on January 22, 2013. Retrieved April 11, 2018.
^The Democratic Party votes includes 28,614 votes cast for the Working Families Party. Democratic candidates in the 1st, 4th, 5th and 7th Districts also ran under this party banner.
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^Miller, Joshua (October 31, 2011). "DOJ Approves New South Carolina Map". Roll Call. Archived from the original on November 1, 2011. Retrieved April 2, 2012.
^Kinnard, Meg (March 20, 2012). "6 black voters appeal S.C. redistricting plan". Aiken Standard. Associated Press. Archived from the original on July 17, 2012. Retrieved April 2, 2012.
^Bowers, Paul (March 29, 2012). "Democratic challenger sets her sights on Tim Scott's seat". Charleston City Paper. Retrieved April 1, 2012.
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^ abcdef"Upcoming Election - South Carolina". NRA-PVF. Archived from the original on October 8, 2012. Retrieved March 2, 2023.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: unfit URL (link)
^ abcdef"South Carolina Endorsements" (PDF). National Right to Life. Archived from the original (PDF) on January 23, 2013. Retrieved February 11, 2023.
^ abcdef"Help With Voting". Archived from the original on October 10, 2012. Retrieved February 11, 2023.
^"Endorsements". bobbieroseforcongress.com. Archived from the original on November 9, 2012. Retrieved March 2, 2023.
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^ abcdThe votes for the Democratic candidate includes votes cast for the candidate who also ran under the Working Families Party ticket
^Tim Scott resigned his seat in the 112th and 113th Congresses effective January 2, 2013, in order to be appointed to the United States Senate in place of Senator Jim DeMint, who resigned. As a result, the seat for the 1st congressional district was vacant from the onset of the 113th Congress.
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^"Two Democrats running for Congress speak at Tri-County Tech rally". The Anderson Independent-Mail. March 14, 2012. Retrieved April 1, 2012.
^Drury, Shawn (March 17, 2012). "Rep. Trey Gowdy Announces Re-election Bid, Publishes Op-Ed on Religious Freedom". Mauldin Patch. Archived from the original on July 10, 2012. Retrieved April 1, 2012.
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^Doughman, Andrew (March 20, 2012). "Inman Democrat tired of 'do-nothing' attitude, files for Gowdy's seat". Spartanburg Herald-Journal. Retrieved April 1, 2012.
^Doughman, Andrew (March 20, 2012). "Business owner wants to rein in 'radical' GOP, seeks 4th congressional seat". Spartanburg Herald-Journal. Retrieved April 1, 2012.
^Self, Jamie (March 31, 2012). "Rock Hill Democrat prepares for tough congressional race". The Rock Hill Herald. Retrieved April 1, 2012.[permanent dead link]
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^"Joyce Accepts Endorsement from the Working Families Party". joyceknottforcongress.org. September 5, 2012. Archived from the original on October 27, 2012. Retrieved March 2, 2023.
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^ abcDickerson, Brad (December 28, 2011). "Two more enter crowded 7th Congressional race". The Sun News. Retrieved December 28, 2011.
^Vasselli, Gina (September 27, 2011). "Area lawyer, activist for the blind announces bid for Congress in Myrtle Beach". The Sun News. Retrieved September 28, 2011.
^Turnage, Jeremy (May 21, 2012). "Vick statement: "Politics will have to wait" - wistv.com - Columbia, South Carolina |". wistv.com. Retrieved May 25, 2012.
^Kinnard, Meg (May 15, 2013). "SC state Rep. Ted Vick arrested again for DUI". The Sun News. Retrieved May 15, 2013.[permanent dead link]
^"SC Rep. Ted Vick arrested for second DUI". Carolina Live WPDE. May 15, 2013. Archived from the original on October 21, 2013. Retrieved May 15, 2013.
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^"Horry County council chair announces candidacy for 7th District". WPDE-TV. November 16, 2011. Retrieved November 17, 2011.
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^McGinnis, Tim (November 22, 2011). "Myrtle Beach city councilman running for 7th congressional district seat". WPDE-TV. Retrieved December 15, 2011.
^Ray, Rusty (August 4, 2011). "Viers seeks 7th district congress seat, promises less government". SCNOW. Media General. Archived from the original on October 5, 2011. Retrieved August 5, 2011.
^"Rep. Thad Viers arrested, withdrawing from 7th District race". WMBF-TV. January 6, 2012. Retrieved January 6, 2012.
^"Bauer announces candidacy for 7th congressional district seat". SCNOW. Media General. October 17, 2011. Archived from the original on February 1, 2013. Retrieved November 12, 2011.
^"Harwell withdraws from race for new 7th congressional district". WPDE-TV. January 10, 2012. Retrieved April 2, 2012.
^Spechko, Victoria (March 27, 2012). "Wilkes withdraws, endorses Bauer for 7th Congressional race". WPDE-TV. Retrieved April 2, 2012.
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External linksedit
South Carolina State Election Commission
United States House of Representatives elections in South Carolina, 2012 at Ballotpedia
South Carolina U.S. House at OurCampaigns.com
Campaign contributions for U.S. Congressional races in South Carolina from OpenSecrets