South Carolina's 6th Congressional District election, 2024

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South Carolina's 6th Congressional District
Democratic primary Republican primary General election
Election details
Filing deadline: April 1, 2024
Primary: June 11, 2024 Primary runoff: June 25, 2024 General: November 5, 2024
How to vote
Poll times: 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Voting in South Carolina
Race ratings
Cook Political Report: Solid Democratic DDHQ and The Hill: Safe Democratic Inside Elections: Solid Democratic Sabato's Crystal Ball: Safe Democratic
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All U.S. House districts, including the 6th Congressional District of South Carolina, held elections in 2024. The general election was November 5, 2024. The primary was June 11, 2024, and a primary runoff was June 25, 2024. The filing deadline was April 1, 2024.

This race was one of 75 races in 2024 that was a rematch of the 2022 election. In 2024, Democrats won 39 of these matches, while Republicans won 36 of them. Democrats won 38 of those districts in 2022, and Republicans won 37.

The outcome of this race affected the partisan balance of the U.S. House of Representatives in the 119th Congress. All 435 House districts were up for election.

At the time of the election, Republicans held a 220-212 majority with three vacancies. As a result of the election, Republicans retained control of the U.S. House, winning 220 seats to Democrats' 215. To read more about the 2024 U.S. House elections, click here.

In the 2022 election in this district, the Democratic candidate won 62.0%-37.9%. Daily Kos calculated what the results of the 2020 presidential election in this district would have been following redistricting. Joe Biden (D) would have defeated Donald Trump (R) 65.3%-33.2%.

For more information about the primaries in this election, click on the links below:

• South Carolina's 6th Congressional District election, 2024 (June 11 Democratic primary)
• South Carolina's 6th Congressional District election, 2024 (June 11 Republican primary)

Candidates and election results

General election

General election for U.S. House South Carolina District 6

Incumbent James Clyburn defeated Duke Buckner, Michael Simpson, Gregg Marcel Dixon, and Joseph Oddo in the general election for U.S. House South Carolina District 6 on November 5, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		James Clyburn (D)	59.5	182,056
		Duke Buckner (R)	36.7	112,360
		Michael Simpson (L)	1.7	5,279
		Gregg Marcel Dixon (United Citizens Party)	1.6	4,927
		Joseph Oddo (Alliance Party)	0.3	1,056
		Other/Write-in votes	0.1	299

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 305,977
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Justin Ginn (Independent)

Democratic primary election

The Democratic primary election was canceled. Incumbent James Clyburn advanced from the Democratic primary for U.S. House South Carolina District 6.

Republican primary election

Republican primary for U.S. House South Carolina District 6

Duke Buckner defeated Justin Scott in the Republican primary for U.S. House South Carolina District 6 on June 11, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Duke Buckner	55.8	10,145
		Justin Scott	44.2	8,050

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 18,195
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Dennis Whiteley (R)

Alliance Party convention

Alliance Party convention for U.S. House South Carolina District 6

Joseph Oddo advanced from the Alliance Party convention for U.S. House South Carolina District 6 on April 20, 2024.

		Candidate
✔		Joseph Oddo (Alliance Party)

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Libertarian convention

Libertarian convention for U.S. House South Carolina District 6

Michael Simpson advanced from the Libertarian convention for U.S. House South Carolina District 6 on May 4, 2024.

		Candidate
✔		Michael Simpson (L)

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United Citizens Party convention

United Citizens Party convention for U.S. House South Carolina District 6

Gregg Marcel Dixon advanced from the United Citizens Party convention for U.S. House South Carolina District 6 on March 9, 2024.

		Candidate
✔		Gregg Marcel Dixon (United Citizens Party)

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Candidate profiles

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Joseph Oddo

Party: Alliance Party

Incumbent: No

Political Office: None

Submitted Biography:  "I am a dual career M&A Advisor and political activist. I formed a writing and political/sales management consulting practice in 2002. I host a weekly Podcast entitled Citizens Alliance for Better Candidates and have led a number of political advocacy organizations including co-founding the Independent Greens of Virginia. A Public Policy major from Penn State, I spent over twenty years in sales/lead management and business development. Oddo is a church member, volunteer DJ at public radio WTJU and a Friend of the Library. This year, I am on the ballot for congress for the fifth time outside of the legacy parties."

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Key Messages

To read this candidate's full survey responses, click here.

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More than any single issue, the health of the planet will have a more direct impact on our lives and livelihoods in the US & beyond. Protect Our Natural Resources - Invest in national lead pipe replacement and infrastructure upgrades to guarantee access to safe and affordable drinking water. - Promote local and community organic farming and phase out large agribusiness subsidies. - Transition away from the big polluters controlling the EPA, and from Big Pharma controlling the CDC, FDA, and NIH. - Invest in future infrastructure starting with Modern Cross-Country High Speed MagLev. - Enhance national standards for clean air and water. - Expand, Reforest and Restore millions of acres of public and recreational land and waters.

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I get on the ballot to flip the script on the standard media narrative by arguing that the Big Two political parties actually spoil elections for us independents. By limiting electoral marketplace competition with their uni-party monopoly that excludes all outsiders - with an assist from Big Media who doesn’t dare upset their gravy train of ad revenue - we provide alternatives to elevate the citizens’ voice above the mainstream media noise. We actively recruit and empower citizens to act, to engage in civic solutions, and to stand for political office - especially since one-half of all elections have only one name on the ballot. Several election reform measures should be adopted including Open primaries.

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Open primaries which proposes that there is only one (1) primary, run by the state, wherein ALL candidates regardless of party affiliation, compete to be on the General Election ballot. The top vote getters (2, 3, 4 or 5) go on to the general election. They could all be from different parties or possibly, all from the same party. Then in the general election (using Ranked Choice/Instant runoff voting) the voters choose their candidates in order of preference. In order to win, one must get over 50%. Instant Runoff saves the state millions of dollars in expensive runoffs.

This information was current as of the candidate's run for U.S. House South Carolina District 6 in 2024.

Michael Simpson

Party: Libertarian Party

Incumbent: No

Political Office: None

Submitted Biography:  "US Navy Retired, 24+ years"

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Key Messages

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People - What is yours, Life, Liberty, and Property.

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Progress - has to be made back towards the people, as simple as that, but not easy to do.

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Education - We need to educate ourselves for a better understanding of what, how, why, and where the progress back to the people needs to be made.

This information was current as of the candidate's run for U.S. House South Carolina District 6 in 2024.

Voting information

See also: Voting in South Carolina

Election information in South Carolina: Nov. 5, 2024, election.

What was the voter registration deadline?

• In-person: Oct. 14, 2024
• By mail: Postmarked by Oct. 14, 2024
• Online: Oct. 14, 2024

Was absentee/mail-in voting available to all voters?

No

What was the absentee/mail-in ballot request deadline?

• In-person: Oct. 25, 2024
• By mail: Received by Oct. 25, 2024
• Online: N/A

What was the absentee/mail-in ballot return deadline?

• In-person: Nov. 5, 2024
• By mail: Received by Nov. 5, 2024

Was early voting available to all voters?

Yes

What were the early voting start and end dates?

Oct. 21, 2024 to Nov. 2, 2024

Were all voters required to present ID at the polls? If so, was a photo or non-photo ID required?

N/A

When were polls open on Election Day?

7:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. (EST)

Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey responses

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Survey responses from candidates in this race

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Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

Joseph Oddo (Alliance)

More than any single issue, the health of the planet will have a more direct impact on our lives and livelihoods in the US & beyond. Protect Our Natural Resources

- Invest in national lead pipe replacement and infrastructure upgrades to guarantee access to safe and affordable drinking water. - Promote local and community organic farming and phase out large agribusiness subsidies. - Transition away from the big polluters controlling the EPA, and from Big Pharma controlling the CDC, FDA, and NIH. - Invest in future infrastructure starting with Modern Cross-Country High Speed MagLev. - Enhance national standards for clean air and water. - Expand, Reforest and Restore millions of acres of public and recreational land and waters.

I get on the ballot to flip the script on the standard media narrative by arguing that the Big Two political parties actually spoil elections for us independents. By limiting electoral marketplace competition with their uni-party monopoly that excludes all outsiders - with an assist from Big Media who doesn’t dare upset their gravy train of ad revenue - we provide alternatives to elevate the citizens’ voice above the mainstream media noise. We actively recruit and empower citizens to act, to engage in civic solutions, and to stand for political office - especially since one-half of all elections have only one name on the ballot.

Several election reform measures should be adopted including Open primaries.

Open primaries which proposes that there is only one (1) primary, run by the state, wherein ALL candidates regardless of party affiliation, compete to be on the General Election ballot. The top vote getters (2, 3, 4 or 5) go on to the general election. They could all be from different parties or possibly, all from the same party. Then in the general election (using Ranked Choice/Instant runoff voting) the voters choose their candidates in order of preference. In order to win, one must get over 50%. Instant Runoff saves the state millions of dollars in expensive runoffs.

Michael Simpson (L)

People - What is yours, Life, Liberty, and Property.

Progress - has to be made back towards the people, as simple as that, but not easy to do.

Education - We need to educate ourselves for a better understanding of what, how, why, and where the progress back to the people needs to be made.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Joseph Oddo (Alliance)

I propose a National Election Reform Platform:

- Same day voter registration - Election day holiday - IRV/RCV - Open primaries - Voting rights DC residents representation in Congress - Fair ballot access - Fair debate participation - Fair media coverage - End straight ticket voting - End gerrymandering with non-partisan redistricting commissions - Term limits (12 yr Legislative; 18 yr Judicial, to include the Supreme Court)

Bonus: - Proportional representation. - Citizens equal time to lobby their elected representatives. - Campaign finance reform – pubic financing, paid for by anti-trust violating parties that purposely exclude competition.

- Prohibit all members of congress from re-election if they fail to balance the federal budget.

Michael Simpson (L)

All areas that take away from any persons.

Who do you look up to? Whose example would you like to follow, and why?

Joseph Oddo (Alliance)

Mike Gravel. He wrote a book on Citizen Power. Took great risk at reading the Pentagon Papers into the record of the US Senate. We need statesmen like that today.

Michael Simpson (L)

Jesus. Read about him and you may understand.

Is there a book, essay, film, or something else you would recommend to someone who wants to understand your political philosophy?

Joseph Oddo (Alliance)

My blog posts detail my philosophy on the following websites:

bettercandidates.org usBillofRights.org

IndependentAmerica.org

Michael Simpson (L)

the Bible.

What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?

Joseph Oddo (Alliance)

I also like to site the great Congresswoman Shirley Chisholm, who measured America not by its achievement, but by its potential. This is where the vision of our Alliance movement comes from. We offer the idea of an Alliance movement toward important Election Reform. My 10-point National Election Reform Platform (details on bettercandidates.org) would provide us honorable citizen legislators who commit to transparency in their economic disclosures, ethical dealings with those that provide them their funding, and a fair campaign marketplace that lowers the bar for participation, encourages average citizens to serve honorably in conducting their city, state and federal business of governing, and voluntarily imposes term limits in order to keep more proactive members of our governing bodies listening to the people’s wishes over the booming voices of the barge-loads of money.

Michael Simpson (L)

Justice

What qualities do you possess that you believe would make you a successful officeholder?

Joseph Oddo (Alliance)

I listen well. I researched many public policy issues since I studied that in college. I can analyze both sides of every issue to decide on the best course of action. I am not or will not be swayed to make a decision based on how the financial tide blows.

Michael Simpson (L)

What defines a successful officeholder? I would like to believe that I am adaptable, but that doesn't in and of itself create success. Successful is a judgement call.

What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office?

Joseph Oddo (Alliance)

We can reverse the current acrimony among the larger parties by electing just 6 to 8 to change the fate. A coalition of Independents can be the difference that brings the others back to legislating for a balanced federal budget. Our new breed of public servants aims to serve honorably in limited terms with the goal of improving the discourse and expanding competition and participation in elections. We will work to end gerrymandering, advocate for election-day voter registration, ban legislators from lobbying their previous office for up to five years after serving, and working to overturn the negative effects of Citizens United which promulgated an avalanche of dark money in politics.

Michael Simpson (L)

To uphold the Law for justice, and to fight any injustice.

What legacy would you like to leave?

Joseph Oddo (Alliance)

"America On the Same Page" --- coming soon!

Michael Simpson (L)

I don't need a legacy to leave, I want to live life.

What is the first historical event that happened in your lifetime that you remember? How old were you at the time?

Joseph Oddo (Alliance)

5-years old when I remember the whole country crying at JFK's funeral.

Michael Simpson (L)

The government plundered money from my paychecks, told me when I could drive, and generally regulated what, when, how, where, and how I should live. I have been at various ages for these events.

What was your very first job? How long did you have it?

Joseph Oddo (Alliance)

Newspaper delivery humping the hills of the Pittsburgh suburbs for a couple of years.

Michael Simpson (L)

Dishwasher at my town's local steakhouse, for my best guess would be around 1 year?

What is your favorite book? Why?

Joseph Oddo (Alliance)

History of Knowledge. Reminds us how we collectively developed.

Michael Simpson (L)

the Bible, because words and deeds are attributed to Jesus.

If you could be any fictional character, who would you want to be?

Joseph Oddo (Alliance)

n/a

Michael Simpson (L)

N/A

What was the last song that got stuck in your head?

Joseph Oddo (Alliance)

War by Edwin Starr

Michael Simpson (L)

Nobody's Nobody.

What is something that has been a struggle in your life?

Joseph Oddo (Alliance)

Getting the younger generations to understand the importance of civics and our sense of obligation to preserve the republic.

Michael Simpson (L)

Maintaining my life, liberty, and property.

What qualities does the U.S. House of Representatives possess that makes it unique as an institution?

Joseph Oddo (Alliance)

We're working on that.

Michael Simpson (L)

It is in the name, it is representative.

Do you believe that it's beneficial for representatives to have previous experience in government or politics?

Joseph Oddo (Alliance)

A wide variety of experience if preferable that the majority being from law practices.

Michael Simpson (L)

I would say define beneficial. What do you believe?

What do you perceive to be the United States’ greatest challenges as a nation over the next decade?

Joseph Oddo (Alliance)

Electoral reform if not fixed will continue the downward spiral of positive discourse and increased acrimony and polarization which hinders any progress toward a balance budget as a statement of our values and a commitment to the future generations.

Michael Simpson (L)

Education and understanding about how to progress back to people.

Do you believe that two years is the right term length for representatives?

Joseph Oddo (Alliance)

yes

Michael Simpson (L)

I believe two years is the term length, right or wrong is debatable.

What are your thoughts on term limits?

Joseph Oddo (Alliance)

12 years legislative; 18 years Supreme Court

Michael Simpson (L)

Do term limits affect life, liberty, or property?

Is there a particular representative, past or present, whom you want to model yourself after?

Joseph Oddo (Alliance)

Mike Gravel

Michael Simpson (L)

Abraham Lincoln

Both sitting representatives and candidates for office hear many personal stories from the residents of their district. Is there a story that you’ve heard that you found particularly touching, memorable, or impactful?

Joseph Oddo (Alliance)

I hear new stories everyday that I walk neighborhoods and listen to constituents share their concerns.

Michael Simpson (L)

Not yet, the campaign is just starting.

Tell us your favorite joke.

Joseph Oddo (Alliance)

n/a

Michael Simpson (L)

not here.....

Do you believe that compromise is necessary or desirable for policymaking?

Joseph Oddo (Alliance)

Absolutely. All it will take is six to eight to change the fate! As a new member of congress, my task will be to formulate a fulcrum caucus consisting of other independent minded members who can take away the majority from either of the larger parties and draw more practical and pragmatic members to the center with the objective of actually passing legislation, and getting things done. We must start with balancing the federal budget. It is embarrassing that congress operates on continuing resolutions and do nothing to solve the long-term budgetary needs of the nation. It is costing us taxpayers dearly in driving up the deficit and leaving a deep burden of debt on future generations.

Michael Simpson (L)

I believe simplicity is necessary and desirable for policymaking, and simplicity would involve compromise.

The Constitution says that all bills for raising revenue must originate in the House. What role would this power play in your priorities if elected?

Joseph Oddo (Alliance)

- Ban legislators from becoming lobbyists for 5 years after leaving office.

Michael Simpson (L)

None, my priorities would remain the same.

How should the U.S. House use its investigative powers?

Joseph Oddo (Alliance)

- Overturn Citizens United and reform campaign finance laws to increase transparency and limit the influence of special interests and private money. Vast sums of money serve as a gag on the people’s voice.

Michael Simpson (L)

For justice, and against injustice.

What organizations or individuals have endorsed your campaign?

Joseph Oddo (Alliance)

Alliance Party

Michael Simpson (L)

South Carolina Libertarian Party.

What committees interest you?

Joseph Oddo (Alliance)

Transportation, Ways & Means.

Michael Simpson (L)

Whichever committee(s) I would be asked to be a part of.

What are your views on financial transparency and government accountability?

Joseph Oddo (Alliance)

See above answer.

Michael Simpson (L)

We have to be transparent and accountable.

Campaign finance

Name	Party	Receipts*	Disbursements**	Cash on hand	Date
James Clyburn	Democratic Party	$2,222,668	$2,678,076	$1,839,127	As of December 31, 2024
Duke Buckner	Republican Party	$243,079	$234,244	$9,949	As of December 31, 2024
Justin Scott	Republican Party	$10,564	$10,564	$0	As of September 30, 2024
Joseph Oddo	Alliance Party	$0	$0	$0	Data not available***
Michael Simpson	Libertarian Party	$0	$0	$0	Data not available***
Gregg Marcel Dixon	United Citizens Party	$112,944	$129,089	$1,677	As of December 31, 2024
Source: Federal Elections Commission, "Campaign finance data," 2024. This product uses the openFEC API but is not endorsed or certified by the Federal Election Commission (FEC). * According to the FEC, "Receipts are anything of value (money, goods, services or property) received by a political committee." ** According to the FEC, a disbursement "is a purchase, payment, distribution, loan, advance, deposit or gift of money or anything of value to influence a federal election," plus other kinds of payments not made to influence a federal election. *** Candidate either did not report any receipts or disbursements to the FEC, or Ballotpedia did not find an FEC candidate ID.

General election race ratings

See also: Race rating definitions and methods

Ballotpedia provides race ratings from four outlets: The Cook Political Report, Inside Elections, Sabato's Crystal Ball, and DDHQ/The Hill. Each race rating indicates if one party is perceived to have an advantage in the race and, if so, the degree of advantage:

• Safe and Solid ratings indicate that one party has a clear edge and the race is not competitive.
• Likely ratings indicate that one party has a clear edge, but an upset is possible.
• Lean ratings indicate that one party has a small edge, but the race is competitive.
• Toss-up ratings indicate that neither party has an advantage.

Race ratings are informed by a number of factors, including polling, candidate quality, and election result history in the race's district or state.

Race ratings: South Carolina's 6th Congressional District election, 2024
Race tracker	Race ratings
	November 5, 2024	October 29, 2024	October 22, 2024	October 15, 2024
The Cook Political Report with Amy Walter	Solid Democratic	Solid Democratic	Solid Democratic	Solid Democratic
Decision Desk HQ and The Hill	Safe Democratic	Safe Democratic	Safe Democratic	Safe Democratic
Inside Elections with Nathan L. Gonzales	Solid Democratic	Solid Democratic	Solid Democratic	Solid Democratic
Larry J. Sabato's Crystal Ball	Safe Democratic	Safe Democratic	Safe Democratic	Safe Democratic
Note: Ballotpedia reviews external race ratings every week throughout the election season and posts weekly updates even if the media outlets have not revised their ratings during that week.

Ballot access

The table below details filing requirements for U.S. House candidates in South Carolina in the 2024 election cycle. For additional information on candidate ballot access requirements in South Carolina, click here.

Filing requirements for U.S. House candidates, 2024
State	Office	Party	Signatures required	Filing fee	Filing deadline	Source
South Carolina	U.S. House	Ballot-qualified party	N/A	$3,480.00	4/1/2024	Source
South Carolina	U.S. House	Unaffiliated	5% of the active, registered voters in the district	N/A	7/15/2024	Source

District analysis

Click the tabs below to view information about voter composition, past elections, and demographics in both the district and the state.

• District map - A map of the district in place for the election.
• Competitiveness - Information about the competitiveness of 2024 U.S. House elections in the state.
• Presidential elections - Information about presidential elections in the district and the state.
• State party control - The partisan makeup of the state's congressional delegation and state government.

• District map
• Competitiveness
• Presidential elections
• State party control

Below was the map in use at the time of the election. Click the map below to enlarge it.

See also: Primary election competitiveness in state and federal government, 2024

This section contains data on U.S. House primary election competitiveness in South Carolina.

South Carolina U.S. House competitiveness, 2014-2024
Office	Districts/ offices	Seats	Open seats	Candidates	Possible primaries	Contested Democratic primaries	Contested Republican primaries	% of contested primaries	Incumbents in contested primaries	% of incumbents in contested primaries
2024	7	7	1	29	14	4	5	64.3%	3	50.0%
2022	7	7	0	28	14	2	4	42.9%	4	57.1%
2020	7	7	0	20	14	3	2	35.7%	1	14.3%
2018	7	7	1	43	14	6	3	64.3%	2	33.3%
2016	7	7	0	17	14	1	2	21.4%	2	28.6%
2014	7	7	0	17	14	3	2	35.7%	2	28.6%

Post-filing deadline analysis

The following analysis covers all U.S. House districts up for election in South Carolina in 2024. Information below was calculated on April 23, 2024, and may differ from information shown in the table above due to candidate replacements and withdrawals after that time.

Twenty-nine candidates ran for South Carolina’s seven U.S. House districts, including 11 Democrats and 18 Republicans. That’s 4.14 candidates per district, more than the four candidates per district in 2022 and the 2.86 candidates in 2020.

The 3rd Congressional District was the only open district, meaning the incumbent did not file to run. The only other election cycle this decade when an incumbent did not run for re-election was 2018.

Incumbent Jeff Duncan (R-3rd) did not run for re-election because he is retired from public office.

Nine candidates—two Democrats and seven Republicans—ran for the open 3rd Congressional District, the most candidates that ran for a seat in South Carolina in 2024.

Nine primaries—four Democratic and five Republican—were contested in 2024, tying with 2018 for the most this decade.

Three incumbents—Nancy Mace (R-1st), Joe Wilson (R-2nd), and William Timmons (R-4th)—were in contested primaries.

Candidates filed to run in the Republican and Democratic primaries in all seven districts, meaning no seats were guaranteed to either party.

Partisan Voter Index

See also: The Cook Political Report's Partisan Voter Index

Heading into the 2024 elections, based on results from the 2020 and 2016 presidential elections, the Cook Partisan Voter Index for this district was D+14. This meant that in those two presidential elections, this district's results were 14 percentage points more Democratic than the national average. This made South Carolina's 6th the 99th most Democratic district nationally.

2020 presidential election results

The table below shows what the vote in the 2020 presidential election would have been in this district. The presidential election data was compiled by Daily Kos.

2020 presidential results in South Carolina's 6th based on 2024 district lines
Joe Biden	Donald Trump
65.3%	33.2%

Inside Elections Baselines

See also: Inside Elections

Inside Elections' Baseline is a figure that analyzes all federal and statewide election results from the district over the past four election cycles. The results are combined in an index estimating the strength of a typical Democratic or Republican candidate in the congressional district. The table below displays the Baseline data for this district.

Inside Elections Baseline for 2024
Democratic Baseline	Republican Baseline	Difference
62.2	36.4	R+25.8

Presidential voting history

See also: Presidential election in South Carolina, 2020

South Carolina presidential election results (1900-2020)

• 16 Democratic wins
• 14 Republican wins
• 1 other win

Year	1900	1904	1908	1912	1916	1920	1924	1928	1932	1936	1940	1944	1948	1952	1956	1960	1964	1968	1972	1976	1980	1984	1988	1992	1996	2000	2004	2008	2012	2016	2020
Winning Party	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	SR	D	D	D	R	R	R	D	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R

See also: Party control of South Carolina state government

Congressional delegation

The table below displays the partisan composition of South Carolina's congressional delegation as of May 2024.

Congressional Partisan Breakdown from South Carolina
Party	U.S. Senate	U.S. House	Total
Democratic	0	1	1
Republican	2	6	8
Independent	0	0	0
Vacancies	0	0	0
Total	2	7	9

State executive

The table below displays the officeholders in South Carolina's top four state executive offices as of May 2024.

State executive officials in South Carolina, May 2024
Office	Officeholder
Governor	Henry McMaster
Lieutenant Governor	Pamela Evette
Secretary of State	Mark Hammond
Attorney General	Alan Wilson

State legislature

South Carolina State Senate

Party		As of February 2024
	Democratic Party	15
	Republican Party	30
	Other	1
	Vacancies	0
Total		46

South Carolina House of Representatives

Party		As of February 2024
	Democratic Party	35
	Republican Party	88
	Other	0
	Vacancies	1
Total		124

Trifecta control

The table below shows the state's trifecta status from 1992 until the 2024 election.

South Carolina Party Control: 1992-2024
No Democratic trifectas  •  Twenty-two years of Republican trifectas
Scroll left and right on the table below to view more years.

Year	92	93	94	95	96	97	98	99	00	01	02	03	04	05	06	07	08	09	10	11	12	13	14	15	16	17	18	19	20	21	22	23	24
Governor	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	D	D	D	D	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R
Senate	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R
House	D	D	D	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R

District history

The section below details election results for this office in elections dating back to 2018.

2022

See also: South Carolina's 6th Congressional District election, 2022

General election

General election for U.S. House South Carolina District 6

Incumbent James Clyburn defeated Duke Buckner in the general election for U.S. House South Carolina District 6 on November 8, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		James Clyburn (D)	62.0	130,923
		Duke Buckner (R)	37.9	79,879
		Other/Write-in votes	0.1	226

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 211,028
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for U.S. House South Carolina District 6

Incumbent James Clyburn defeated Michael Addison and Gregg Marcel Dixon in the Democratic primary for U.S. House South Carolina District 6 on June 14, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		James Clyburn	87.9	48,729
		Michael Addison	7.6	4,203
		Gregg Marcel Dixon	4.5	2,503

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 55,435
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for U.S. House South Carolina District 6

Duke Buckner defeated A. Sonia Morris in the Republican primary for U.S. House South Carolina District 6 on June 14, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Duke Buckner	74.4	15,638
		A. Sonia Morris	25.6	5,374

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 21,012
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• John Chapman (R)

2020

See also: South Carolina's 6th Congressional District election, 2020

General election

General election for U.S. House South Carolina District 6

Incumbent James Clyburn defeated John McCollum and Mark Hackett in the general election for U.S. House South Carolina District 6 on November 3, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		James Clyburn (D)	68.2	197,477
		John McCollum (R)	30.8	89,258
		Mark Hackett (Constitution Party)	0.9	2,646
		Other/Write-in votes	0.1	272

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 289,653
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Harrison Shuler (Independent)

Democratic primary election

The Democratic primary election was canceled. Incumbent James Clyburn advanced from the Democratic primary for U.S. House South Carolina District 6.

Republican primary election

The Republican primary election was canceled. John McCollum advanced from the Republican primary for U.S. House South Carolina District 6.

Constitution convention

Constitution convention for U.S. House South Carolina District 6

Mark Hackett advanced from the Constitution convention for U.S. House South Carolina District 6 on January 11, 2020.

		Candidate
✔		Mark Hackett (Constitution Party)

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2018

See also: South Carolina's 6th Congressional District election, 2018

General election

General election for U.S. House South Carolina District 6

Incumbent James Clyburn defeated Gerhard Gressmann and Bryan Pugh in the general election for U.S. House South Carolina District 6 on November 6, 2018.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		James Clyburn (D)	70.1	144,765
		Gerhard Gressmann (R)	28.2	58,282
		Bryan Pugh (G)	1.6	3,214
		Other/Write-in votes	0.1	172

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 206,433
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for U.S. House South Carolina District 6

Incumbent James Clyburn advanced from the Democratic primary for U.S. House South Carolina District 6 on June 12, 2018.

		Candidate
✔		James Clyburn

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Republican primary election

Republican primary for U.S. House South Carolina District 6

Gerhard Gressmann advanced from the Republican primary for U.S. House South Carolina District 6 on June 12, 2018.

		Candidate
✔		Gerhard Gressmann

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See also

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Footnotes

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South Carolina's current delegation to the United States Congress

Senators

Lindsey Graham (R)

Tim Scott (R)

Representatives

District 1

Nancy Mace (R)

District 2

Joe Wilson (R)

District 3

Sheri Biggs (R)

District 4

William Timmons (R)

District 5

Ralph Norman (R)

District 6

James Clyburn (D)

District 7

Russell Fry (R)

Republican Party (8)

Democratic Party (1)

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