List of United States representatives from South Carolina

The following is an alphabetical list of members of the United States House of Representatives from the state of South Carolina. For chronological tables of members of both houses of the United States Congress from the state (through the present day), see United States congressional delegations from South Carolina.

Current representatives

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As of January 3, 2023

List of members

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MemberPartyDistrictYearsElectoral history
D. Wyatt AikenDemocratic3rdMarch 4, 1877 – March 3, 1887Elected in 1876.
Retired.
William Aiken, Jr.Democratic6thMarch 4, 1851 – March 3, 1853Elected in 1850.
Redistricted to the 2nd district.
2ndMarch 4, 1853 – March 3, 1857Redistricted from the 6th district and re-elected in 1853.
Retired.
Wyatt AikenDemocratic3rdMarch 4, 1903 – March 3, 1917Elected in 1902.
Lost renomination to Dominick.
Lemuel J. AlstonDemocratic-Republican8thMarch 4, 1807 – March 3, 1811Elected in 1806.
Retired.
John D. AshmoreDemocratic5thMarch 4, 1859 – December 21, 1860Elected in 1858.
Re-elected in 1860 but resigned due to Civil War.
Robert T. AshmoreDemocratic4thJune 2, 1953 – January 3, 1969Elected to finish Bryson's term.
Retired.
Robert BarnwellPro-Administration2ndMarch 4, 1791 – March 3, 1793Elected in 1790.
Retired.
Robert Woodward BarnwellJacksonian2ndMarch 4, 1829 – March 3, 1831Elected in 1828.
Switched parties.
NullifierMarch 4, 1831 – March 3, 1833Re-elected in 1830 as a Nullifier.
Retired.
Gresham BarrettRepublican3rdJanuary 3, 2003 – January 3, 2011Elected in 2002.
Retired.
Joseph BellingerDemocratic-Republican4thMarch 4, 1817 – March 3, 1819Elected in 1816.
Retired.
Lemuel BentonAnti-Administration3rdMarch 4, 1793 – March 3, 1795Elected in 1793.
Switched parties.
Democratic-RepublicanMarch 4, 1795 – March 3, 1799Re-elected in 1794 as a Democratic-Republican.
Lost re-election to B. Huger.
James A. BlackDemocratic1stMarch 4, 1843 – April 3, 1848Elected in 1843.
Died.
James BlairDemocratic-Republican9thMarch 4, 1821 – May 8, 1822Elected to finish member-elect John S. Richards' term
Jacksonian8thMarch 4, 1829 – April 1, 1834Elected in 1828.
Died.
Milledge Luke BonhamDemocratic4thMarch 4, 1857 – December 21, 1860Elected to finish Brooks' term.
Re-elected in 1860 but retired due to Civil War.
Christopher C. BowenRepublican2ndJuly 20, 1868 – March 3, 1871Elected to finish the short term.
Lost re-election to De Large.
William Waters BoyceDemocratic6thMarch 4, 1853 – December 21, 1860Elected in 1853.
Re-elected in 1860 but retired due to Civil War.
John BrattonDemocratic4thDecember 8, 1884 – March 3, 1885Elected to finish Evins's term.
Retired.
William H. BrawleyDemocratic1stMarch 4, 1891 – February 12, 1894Elected in 1890.
Resigned to become US District Court judge.
Joseph BrevardDemocratic-Republican9thMarch 4, 1819 – March 3, 1821Elected in 1818.
Retired.
Preston BrooksDemocratic4thMarch 4, 1853 – July 15, 1856Elected in 1853.
Resigned to gain constituents' support for Caning of Charles Sumner.
August 1, 1856 – January 28, 1857Re-elected to finish his own term.
Died.
Henry BrownRepublican1stJanuary 3, 2001 – January 3, 2011Elected in 2000.
Retired.
Joseph R. BrysonDemocratic4thJanuary 3, 1939 – March 10, 1953Elected in 1938.
Died.
Aedanus BurkeAnti-Administration2ndMarch 4, 1789 – March 3, 1791Elected in 1788.
Retired.
Armistead BurtDemocratic5thMarch 4, 1843 – March 3, 1853Elected in 1843.
Retired.
Sampson H. ButlerDemocratic4thMarch 4, 1839 – September 27, 1842Elected in 1838.
Resigned.
William ButlerDemocratic-Republican5thMarch 4, 1801 – March 3, 1803Elected in 1800.
Redistricted to the 2nd district.
2ndMarch 4, 1803 – March 3, 1813Redistricted from the 5th district and re-elected in 1803.
Retired.
William ButlerWhig6thMarch 4, 1841 – March 3, 1843Elected in 1840.
Redistricted to the 2nd district and lost re-election to Simpson.
Charles W. ButtzRepublican2ndNovember 7, 1876 – March 3, 1877Elected to finish Mackey's term.
Retired.
James F. ByrnesDemocratic2ndMarch 4, 1911 – March 3, 1925Elected in 1910.
Retired to run for U.S. senator.
Richard H. CainRepublicanAt-largeMarch 4, 1873 – March 3, 1875Elected in 1872.
Retired.
2ndMarch 4, 1877 – March 3, 1879Elected in 1876.
Retired.
Patrick C. CaldwellDemocratic9thMarch 4, 1841 – March 3, 1843Elected in 1840.
Redistricted to the 5th district and lost re-election to Burt.
John C. CalhounDemocratic-Republican6thMarch 4, 1811 – November 3, 1817Elected in 1810.
Resigned to become U.S. Secretary of War.
Joseph CalhounDemocratic-Republican6thJune 2, 1807 – March 3, 1811Elected to finish Casey's term.
Retired.
Carroll A. Campbell, Jr.Republican4thJanuary 3, 1979 – January 3, 1987Elected in 1978.
Retired to run for Governor.
John CampbellJacksonian3rdMarch 4, 1829 – March 3, 1831Elected in 1828.
Lost re-election to Mitchell.
NullifierMarch 4, 1837 – March 3, 1839Elected in 1836.
Switched parties.
DemocraticMarch 4, 1839 – March 3, 1843Re-elected in 1838 as a Democrat.
Redistricted to the 4th district.
4thMarch 4, 1843 – March 3, 1845Redistricted from the 3rd district and re-elected in 1843.
Retired.
Robert B. CampbellDemocratic-Republican3rdMarch 4, 1823 – March 3, 1825Elected in 1823.
Retired.
NullifierFebruary 24, 1834 – March 3, 1837Elected to finish Singleton's term.
Retired.
Lewis C. CarpenterRepublican3rdNovember 3, 1874 – March 3, 1875Elected to finish Elliott's term.
Retired.
John CarterDemocratic-Republican9thDecember 11, 1822 – March 3, 1823Elected to finish Blair's term.
Redistricted to the 8th district.
8thMarch 4, 1823 – March 3, 1825Redistricted from the 9th district and re-elected in 1823.
Retired.
JacksonianMarch 4, 1825 – March 3, 1829[data missing]
Levi CaseyDemocratic-Republican6thMarch 4, 1803 – February 3, 1807Elected in 1803.
Died.
John J. ChappellDemocratic-Republican4thMarch 4, 1813 – March 3, 1817Elected in 1812.
Lost re-election to Bellinger.
Langdon ChevesDemocratic-Republican1stDecember 31, 1810 – March 3, 1815Elected to finish Marion's term.
Retired.
William K. ClowneyNullifier7thMarch 4, 1833 – March 3, 1835Elected in 1833.
Lost re-election to Rogers.
March 4, 1837 – March 3, 1839Elected in 1836.
Retired.
Jim ClyburnDemocratic6thJanuary 3, 1993 – presentElected in 1992.
William F. ColcockDemocratic7thMarch 4, 1849 – March 3, 1853Elected in 1848.
Retired.
Manuel S. CorleyRepublican3rdJuly 25, 1868 – March 3, 1869Elected to finish the short term.
Retired.
James S. CothranDemocratic3rdMarch 4, 1887 – March 3, 1891Elected in 1886.
Retired.
George W. CroftDemocratic2ndMarch 4, 1903 – March 10, 1904Elected in 1902.
Died.
Theodore G. CroftDemocratic2ndMay 17, 1904 – March 3, 1905Elected to finish his father's term.
Retired.
Joe CunninghamDemocratic1stJanuary 3, 2019 – January 3, 2021Elected in 2018.
Lost re-election to Mace.
George W. DarganDemocratic6thMarch 4, 1883 – March 3, 1891Elected in 1882.
Retired.
Mendel J. DavisDemocratic1stApril 27, 1971 – January 3, 1981Elected to finish Rivers's term.
Retired.
Warren R. DavisJacksonian6thMarch 4, 1827 – March 3, 1831Elected in 1826.
Switched parties.
NullifierMarch 4, 1831 – January 29, 1835Re-elected in 1830 as a Nullifier.
Re-elected in 1834 but died before next term began.
Robert C. De LargeRepublican2ndMarch 4, 1871 – January 24, 1873Elected in 1870.
Seat declared vacant.
Jim DeMintRepublican4thJanuary 3, 1999 – January 3, 2005Elected in 1998.
Retired to run for U.S. senator.
Butler DerrickDemocratic3rdJanuary 3, 1975 – January 3, 1995Elected in 1974.
Retired.
Samuel DibbleDemocratic2ndJune 9, 1881 – May 31, 1882Elected to finish O'Connor's term.
Lost the election contest to Mackey.
1stMarch 4, 1883 – March 3, 1891Elected in 1882.
Retired.
Frederick H. DominickDemocratic3rdMarch 4, 1917 – March 3, 1933Elected in 1916.
Lost renomination to J. C. Taylor.
William Jennings Bryan DornDemocratic3rdJanuary 3, 1947 – January 3, 1949Elected in 1946.
Retired to run for U.S. senator.
January 3, 1951 – December 31, 1974Elected in 1950.
Retired to run for Governor and resigned following defeat.
William DraytonJacksonian1stMay 17, 1825 – March 3, 1833Elected to finish Poinsett's term.
Retired.
Jeff DuncanRepublican3rdJanuary 3, 2011 – presentElected in 2010.
Elias EarleDemocratic-Republican8thMarch 4, 1805 – March 3, 1807Elected to finish his nephew's term.
Lost re-election to Alston.
March 4, 1811 – March 3, 1813[data missing]
7thMarch 4, 1813 – March 3, 1815Redistricted from the 8th district and re-elected in 1812.
Lost re-election to J. Taylor.
March 4, 1817 – March 3, 1821Elected in 1816.
Retired.
John B. EarleDemocratic-Republican8thMarch 4, 1803 – March 3, 1805Elected in 1803.
Re-elected in 1804 but declined the seat.
Samuel EarleDemocratic-Republican6thMarch 4, 1795 – March 3, 1797Elected in 1794.
Retired.
J. Edwin EllerbeDemocratic6thMarch 4, 1905 – March 3, 1913Elected in 1904.
Lost renomination to Ragsdale.
Robert B. ElliottRepublican3rdMarch 4, 1871 – November 1, 1874Elected in 1870.
Resigned to become sheriff.
William ElliottDemocratic7thMarch 4, 1887 – September 23, 1890Elected in 1886.
Lost election contest to T. Miller.
March 4, 1891 – March 3, 1893Elected in 1890.
Retired.
1stMarch 4, 1895 – June 4, 1896Elected in 1894.
Lost election contest to Murray.
March 4, 1897 – March 3, 1903Elected in 1896.
Retired to run for U.S. senator.
Franklin H. ElmoreStates Rights Democratic4thDecember 10, 1836 – March 3, 1839Elected to finish Hammond's term.
Retired.
James ErvinDemocratic-Republican3rdMarch 4, 1817 – March 3, 1821Elected in 1816.
Retired.
David R. EvansDemocratic-Republican5thMarch 4, 1813 – March 3, 1815Elected in 1812.
Retired.
John H. EvinsDemocratic4thMarch 4, 1877 – October 20, 1884Elected in 1876.
Died.
Samuel FarrowDemocratic-Republican8thMarch 4, 1813 – March 3, 1815Elected in 1812.
Retired.
John Myers FelderJacksonian4thMarch 4, 1831 – March 3, 1833Elected in 1830.
Swtiched partied.
NullifierMarch 4, 1833 – March 3, 1835Re-elected in 1833 as a Nullifier.
Retired.
David E. FinleyDemocratic5thMarch 4, 1899 – January 26, 1917Elected in 1898.
Re-elected in 1916 but died before next term began.
Russell FryRepublican7thJanuary 3, 2023 – presentElected in 2022.
Hampton P. FulmerDemocratic7thMarch 4, 1921 – March 3, 1933Elected in 1920.
Redistricted to the 2nd district.
2ndMarch 4, 1933 – October 19, 1944Redistricted from the 7th district and re-elected in 1932.
Died.
Willa L. FulmerDemocratic2ndNovember 7, 1944 – January 3, 1945Elected to finish her husband's term.
Retired.
Allard H. GasqueDemocratic6thMarch 4, 1923 – June 17, 1938Elected in 1922.
Died.
Elizabeth Hawley GasqueDemocratic6thSeptember 13, 1938 – January 3, 1939Elected to finish her husband's term.
Retired.
Thomas S. GettysDemocratic5thNovember 3, 1964 – December 31, 1974Elected to finish Hemphill's term.
Retired and resigned before next term began.
Alexander GillonAnti-Administration5thMarch 4, 1793 – October 6, 1794Elected in 1793.
Died.
Joseph GistDemocratic-Republican8thMarch 4, 1821 – March 3, 1823Elected in 1820.
Redistricted to the 7th district.
7thMarch 4, 1823 – March 3, 1825Redistricted from the 8th district and re-elected in 1823.
Retired.
JacksonianMarch 4, 1825 – March 3, 1827[data missing]
James H. GossRepublican4thJuly 18, 1868 – March 3, 1869Elected in 1868.
Retired.
Theodore GourdinDemocratic-Republican3rdMarch 4, 1813 – March 3, 1815Elected in 1812.
Lost re-election to B. Huger.
Andrew R. GovanDemocratic-Republican4thDecember 4, 1822 – March 3, 1825Elected to finish Overstreet's term.
Switched parties.
JacksonianMarch 4, 1825 – March 3, 1827Re-elected in 1824 as a Jacksonian.
Lost re-election to Martin.
Trey GowdyRepublican4thJanuary 3, 2011 – January 3, 2019Elected in 2010.
Retired.
Lindsey GrahamRepublican3rdJanuary 3, 1995 – January 3, 2003Elected in 1994.
Retired to run for U.S. senator.
William J. GraysonNullifier2ndMarch 4, 1833 – March 3, 1837Elected in 1833.
Lost re-election to Rhett.
John K. GriffinNullifier9thMarch 4, 1831 – March 3, 1837Elected in 1830.
Switched parties.
DemocraticMarch 4, 1837 – March 3, 1841Re-elected in 1838 as a Democrat.
Retired.
James Hamilton, Jr.Democratic-Republican2ndDecember 13, 1822 – March 3, 1825Elected to finish W. Lowndes's term.
Switched parties.
JacksonianMarch 4, 1825 – March 3, 1829Re-elected in 1824 as a Jacksonian.
Retired.
James Henry HammondNullifier4thMarch 4, 1835 – February 26, 1836Elected in 1834.
Resigned.
Wade Hampton IDemocratic-Republican2ndMarch 4, 1795 – March 3, 1797Elected to finish the term of member-elect Barnwell, who declined to serve.
Retired.
4thMarch 4, 1803 – March 3, 1805Elected in 1803.
Retired.
Butler B. HareDemocratic2ndMarch 4, 1925 – March 3, 1933Elected in 1924.
Retired.
3rdMarch 4, 1939 – March 3, 1947Elected in 1938.
Retired.
James B. HareDemocratic3rdJanuary 3, 1949 – January 3, 1951Elected in 1948.
Lost renomination to Dorn.
Robert Goodloe HarperPro-Administration5thFebruary 9, 1795 – March 3, 1795Elected to finish Gillon's term.
Switched parties.
FederalistMarch 4, 1795 – March 3, 1801Re-elected in 1794 as a Federalist.
Retired.
Thomas F. HartnettRepublican1stJanuary 3, 1981 – January 3, 1987Elected in 1980.
Retired to run for Lieutenant Governor.
John J. HemphillDemocratic5thMarch 4, 1883 – March 3, 1893Elected in 1882.
Lost renomination to Strait.
Robert W. HemphillDemocratic5thJanuary 3, 1957 – May 1, 1964Elected in 1956.
Resigned to become U.S. District Judge.
Solomon L. HogeRepublican3rdApril 8, 1869 – March 3, 1871Elected in 1868.[a]
Retired.
March 4, 1875 – March 3, 1877Elected in 1874.
Retired.
Kenneth Lamar HollandDemocratic5thJanuary 3, 1975 – January 3, 1983Elected in 1974.
Retired.
Isaac E. HolmesDemocratic1stMarch 4, 1839 – March 3, 1843Elected in 1838.
Redistricted to the 6th district.
6thMarch 4, 1843 – March 3, 1851Redistricted from the 1st district and re-elected in 1843.
Lost re-election to W. Aiken.
Benjamin HugerFederalist3rdMarch 4, 1799 – March 3, 1805Elected in 1798.
Retired.
March 4, 1815 – March 3, 1817Elected in 1814.
Lost re-election to Ervin.
Daniel HugerPro-Administration3rdMarch 4, 1789 – March 3, 1793Elected in 1788.
Retired.
John HunterAnti-Administration2ndMarch 4, 1793 – March 3, 1795Elected in 1793.
Redistricted to the 5th district and lost re-election to Harper.
Bob InglisRepublican4thJanuary 3, 1993 – January 3, 1999Elected in 1992.
Retired to run for U.S. senator.
January 3, 2005 – January 3, 2011Elected in 2004.
Lost renomination to Gowdy.
James F. IzlarDemocratic1stApril 12, 1894 – March 3, 1895Elected to finish Brawley's term.
Retired.
John JenretteDemocratic6thJanuary 3, 1975 – December 10, 1980Elected in 1974.
Lost re-election to Napier and resigned early as a result of the ABSCAM scandal.
Joseph T. JohnsonDemocratic4thMarch 4, 1901 – April 19, 1915Elected in 1900.
Resigned to accept a federal judgeship.
George JohnstoneDemocratic3rdMarch 4, 1891 – March 3, 1893Elected in 1890.
Lost renomination to Latimer.
Laurence M. KeittDemocratic3rdMarch 4, 1853 – July 15, 1856Elected in 1853.
Resigned to gain constituents' support following Caning of Charles Sumner.
August 6, 1856 – December ??, 1860Elected to finish his own term.
Retired early due to Civil War.
John KershawDemocratic-Republican9thMarch 4, 1813 – March 3, 1815Elected in 1812.
Lost re-election to Mayrant.
Asbury LatimerDemocratic3rdMarch 4, 1893 – March 3, 1903Elected in 1892.
Retired.
George S. LegaréDemocratic1stMarch 4, 1903 – January 31, 1913Elected in 1902.
Died.
Hugh S. LegaréDemocratic1stMarch 4, 1837 – March 3, 1839Elected in 1836.
Lost re-election to Holmes.
Asbury F. LeverDemocratic7thNovember 5, 1901 – August 1, 1919Elected to finish Stokes's term.
Resigned to become member of Federal Farm Loan Board.
W. Turner LoganDemocratic1stMarch 4, 1921 – March 3, 1925Elected in 1920.
Lost renomination to T. McMillan.
Thomas LowndesFederalist1stMarch 4, 1801 – March 3, 1805Elected in 1800.
Retired.
William LowndesDemocratic-Republican4thMarch 4, 1811 – March 3, 1813Elected in 1810.
Redistricted to the 2nd district.
2ndMarch 4, 1813 – May 8, 1822Redistricted from the 4th district and re-elected in 1812.
Resigned.
Nancy MaceRepublican1stJanuary 3, 2021 – presentElected in 2020.
Edmund W. M. MackeyIndependent Republican2ndMarch 4, 1875 – July 19, 1876Elected in 1874.
Seat declared vacant.
RepublicanMay 31, 1882 – March 3, 1883Won election contest.
Redistricted to the 7th district.
7thMarch 4, 1883 – March 3, 1884Redistricted from the 2nd district and re-elected in 1882.
Died.
Gabriel H. Mahon, Jr.Democratic4thNovember 3, 1936 – January 3, 1939Elected to finish McSwain's term.
Lost renomination to Bryson.
Edward C. MannDemocratic7thOctober 7, 1919 – March 3, 1921Elected to finish Lever's term.
Lost renomination to Fulmer.
James R. MannDemocratic4thJanuary 3, 1969 – January 3, 1979Elected in 1968.
Retired.
Richard Irvine Manning IJacksonian8thDecember 8, 1834 – May 1, 1836Elected to finish Blair's term.
Died
Robert MarionDemocratic-Republican1stMarch 4, 1805 – December 4, 1810Elected in 1804.
Retired and resigned early.
William D. MartinJacksonian4thMarch 4, 1827 – March 3, 1831Elected in 1826.
Retired.
William MayrantDemocratic-Republican9thMarch 4, 1815 – October 21, 1816Elected in 1814.
Lost re-election to S. Miller and resigned early.
Paul G. McCorkleDemocratic5thFebruary 21, 1917 – March 3, 1917Elected to finish Finley's term in the 64th Congress.
Retired.
John McCrearyDemocratic-Republican8thMarch 4, 1819 – March 3, 1821Elected in 1818.
Lost re-election to Gist.
George McDuffieDemocratic-Republican6thMarch 4, 1821 – March 3, 1823Elected in 1820.
Redistricted to the 5th district.
5thMarch 4, 1823 – March 3, 1825Redistricted from the 6th district and re-elected in 1823.
Switched parties.
JacksonianMarch 4, 1825 – March 3, 1831Re-elected in 1824 as a Jacksonian.
Switched parties.
NullifierMarch 4, 1831 – ???, 1825Re-elected in 1830 as a Nullifier.
Resigned to become Governor.
John L. McLaurinDemocratic6thDecember 5, 1892 – May 31, 1897Elected to finish Stackhouse's term.
Resigned when appointed U.S. Senator.
Clara G. McMillanDemocratic1stNovember 7, 1939 – January 3, 1941Elected to finish her husband's term.
Retired.
John L. McMillanDemocratic6thJanuary 3, 1939 – January 3, 1973Elected in 1938.
Lost renomination to Jenrette.
Thomas S. McMillanDemocratic1stMarch 4, 1925 – September 29, 1939Elected in 1924.
Died.
John McQueenDemocratic4thFebruary 12, 1849 – March 3, 1853Elected to finish Sims's term in the 30th and 31st Congresses.
Redistricted to the 1st district.
1stMarch 4, 1853 – December 21, 1860Redistricted from the 4th district and re-elected in 1853.
Re-elected in 1860 but retired due to Civil War.
John J. McSwainDemocratic4thMarch 4, 1921 – August 6, 1936Elected in 1920.
Died.
Henry MiddletonDemocratic-Republican1stMarch 4, 1815 – March 3, 1819Elected in 1814.
Retired.
William Porcher MilesDemocratic2ndMarch 4, 1857 – December 24, 1860Re-elected in 1856.
Re-elected in 1860 but retired due to Civil War.
Stephen Decatur MillerDemocratic-Republican9thJanuary 2, 1817 – March 3, 1819Elected to finish Mayrant's term.
Retired.
Thomas E. MillerRepublican7thSeptember 24, 1890 – March 3, 1891Won election contest.
Lost re-election to W. Elliott.
Thomas R. MitchellDemocratic-Republican3rdMarch 4, 1821 – March 3, 1823Elected in 1820.
Lost re-election to R. Campbell.
JacksonianMarch 4, 1825 – March 3, 1829Elected in 1824.
Lost re-election to J. Campbell.
March 4, 1831 – March 3, 1833Elected in 1830.
Lost re-election to Singleton.
Thomas MooreDemocratic-Republican6thMarch 4, 1801 – March 3, 1803Elected in 1800.
Redistricted to the 7th district.
7thMarch 4, 1803 – March 3, 1813Redistricted from the 6th district and re-elected in 1803.
Retired.
8thMarch 4, 1815 – March 3, 1817Elected in 1814.
Retired.
Mick MulvaneyRepublican5thJanuary 3, 2011 – February 16, 2017Elected in 2010.
Resigned to become Director of the Office of Management and Budget.
George W. MurrayRepublican7thMarch 4, 1893 – March 3, 1895Elected in 1892.
Redistricted to the 1st district.
1stJune 4, 1896 – March 3, 1897Won election contest.
Lost re-election to W. Elliott.
John L. NapierRepublican6thJanuary 3, 1981 – January 3, 1983Elected in 1980.
Lost re-election to Tallon.
Wilson NesbittDemocratic-Republican8thMarch 4, 1817 – March 3, 1819Elected in 1816.
Retired.
Samuel J. NichollsDemocratic4thSeptember 14, 1915 – March 3, 1921Elected to finish Johnson's term.
Retired.
Ralph NormanRepublican5thJune 20, 2017 – presentElected to finish Mulvaney's term.
James NortonDemocratic6thDecember 6, 1897 – March 3, 1901Elected to finish McLaurin's term.
Retired.
Abraham NottFederalist6thMarch 4, 1799 – March 3, 1801Elected in 1798.
Retired.
William T. NuckollsJacksonian7thMarch 4, 1827 – March 3, 1833Elected in 1826.
Retired.
Michael P. O'ConnorDemocratic2ndMarch 4, 1879 – April 26, 1881Elected in 1878.
Died pending an election contest.
James Lawrence OrrDemocratic2ndMarch 4, 1849 – March 3, 1853Elected in 1848.
Redistricted to the 5th district.
5thMarch 4, 1853 – March 3, 1859Redistricted from the 2nd district and re-elected in 1853.
Retired.
James OverstreetDemocratic-Republican4thMarch 4, 1819 – May 24, 1822Elected in 1818.
Died.
James O'H. PattersonDemocratic2ndMarch 4, 1905 – March 3, 1911Elected in 1904.
Retired.
Liz J. PattersonDemocratic4thJanuary 3, 1987 – January 3, 1993Elected in 1986.
Lost re-election to Inglis.
William H. PerryDemocratic4thMarch 4, 1885 – March 3, 1891Elected in 1884.
Retired.
Andrew PickensAnti-Administration6thMarch 4, 1793 – March 3, 1795Elected in 1793.
Retired.
Francis Wilkinson PickensNullifier5thDecember 8, 1834 – March 3, 1839Elected to finish McDuffie's term.
Switched parties.
DemocraticMarch 4, 1839 – March 3, 1843Re-elected in 1838 as a Democrat.
Retired.
Charles PinckneyDemocratic-Republican1stMarch 4, 1819 – March 3, 1821Elected in 1818.
Retired.
Henry L. PinckneyNullifier1stMarch 4, 1833 – March 3, 1837Elected in 1833.
Lost renomination and lost re-election to H. Legaré as a Unionist.
Thomas PinckneyFederalist1stNovember 23, 1797 – March 3, 1801Elected to finish W. L. Smith's term.
Retired.
Joel R. PoinsettDemocratic-Republican1stMarch 4, 1821 – March 3, 1825Re-elected in 1820.
Switched parties.
JacksonianMarch 4, 1825 – March 7, 1825Re-elected in 1824 as a Jacksonian.
Resigned to become U.S. Minister to Mexico.
J. Willard RagsdaleDemocratic6thMarch 4, 1913 – July 23, 1919Elected in 1912.
Died.
Joseph H. RaineyRepublican1stDecember 12, 1870 – March 3, 1879Elected to finish Wittemore's term.
Lost re-election to J. S. Richardson.
Alonzo J. RansierRepublican2ndMarch 4, 1873 – March 3, 1875Elected in 1872.
Retired.
Arthur Ravenel, Jr.Republican1stJanuary 3, 1987 – January 3, 1995Elected in 1986.
Retired to run for Governor.
Robert RhettDemocratic2ndMarch 4, 1837 – March 3, 1843Elected in 1836.
Redistricted to the 7th district.
7thMarch 4, 1843 – March 3, 1849Redistricted from the 2nd district and re-elected in 1843.
Retired.
Tom RiceRepublican7thJanuary 3, 2013 – January 3, 2023Elected in 2012.
Lost renomination to Fry.
James P. RichardsDemocratic5thMarch 4, 1933 – January 3, 1957Elected in 1932.
Retired.
John Peter Richardson IIJacksonian8thDecember 19, 1836 – March 3, 1837Elected to finish Manning's term.
Swithced parties.
DemocraticMarch 4, 1837 – March 3, 1839Re-elected in 1836 as a Democrat.
Retired.
John S. RichardsonDemocratic1stMarch 4, 1879 – March 3, 1883Elected in 1878.
Retired.
Corinne Boyd RileyDemocratic2ndApril 10, 1962 – January 3, 1963Elected to finish her husband's term.
Retired.
John J. RileyDemocratic2ndJanuary 3, 1945 – January 3, 1949Elected in 1944.
Lost renomination to H. Sims.
January 3, 1951 – January 1, 1962Elected in 1950.
Died.
L. Mendel RiversDemocratic1stJanuary 3, 1941 – December 28, 1970Elected in 1940.
Died.
James RogersJacksonian7thMarch 4, 1835 – March 3, 1837Elected in 1834.
Lost re-election to Clowney.
DemocraticMarch 4, 1839 – March 3, 1843Elected in 1838.
Retired.
John Rutledge, Jr.Federalist2ndMarch 4, 1797 – March 3, 1803Elected in 1796.
Lost re-election to W. Butler.
Mark SanfordRepublican1stJanuary 3, 1995 – January 3, 2001Elected in 1994.
Retired to run for Governor.
May 7, 2013 – January 3, 2019Elected to finish Scott's term.
Lost renomination to Katie Arrington.
Robert B. ScarboroughDemocratic6thMarch 4, 1901 – March 3, 1905Elected in 1900.
Retired.
Tim ScottRepublican1stJanuary 3, 2011 – January 2, 2013Elected in 2010.
Re-elected in 2012 but resigned when appointed U.S. Senator.
George W. ShellDemocratic4thMarch 4, 1891 – March 3, 1895Elected in 1890.
Retired.
Eldred SimkinsDemocratic-Republican6thJanuary 24, 1818 – March 3, 1821Elected to finish Calhoun's term.
Retired.
Richard F. SimpsonDemocratic2ndMarch 4, 1843 – March 3, 1849Elected in 1843.
Retired.
Alexander D. SimsDemocratic4thMarch 4, 1845 – November 22, 1848Elected in 1844.
Re-elected in 1848 but died before next term began.
Hugo S. Sims, Jr.Democratic2ndJanuary 3, 1949 – January 3, 1951Elected in 1948.
Lost renomination to J. Riley
Thomas D. SingletonNullifier3rdMarch 4, 1833 – November 25, 1833Elected in 1833.
Died.
Robert SmallsRepublican5thMarch 4, 1875 – March 3, 1879Elected in 1874.
Lost re-election to Tillman.
July 19, 1882 – March 3, 1883Won contested election.
Retired.
7thMarch 18, 1884 – March 3, 1887Elected to finish Mackey's term.
Lost re-election to Elliott.
O'Brien SmithDemocratic-Republican4thMarch 4, 1805 – March 3, 1807Elected in 1804.
Retired.
William SmithDemocratic-Republican6thMarch 4, 1797 – March 3, 1799Elected in 1796.
Lost re-election to Nott.
William L. SmithPro-Administration1stMarch 4, 1789 – March 3, 1795Elected in 1788.
Switched parties.
FederalistMarch 4, 1795 – July 10, 1797Re-elected in 1794 as a Federalist.
Resigned to become U.S. Minister to Portugal
Floyd SpenceRepublican2ndJanuary 3, 1971 – August 16, 2001Elected in 1970.
Died.
John SprattDemocratic5thJanuary 3, 1983 – January 3, 2011Elected in 1982.
Lost re-election to Mulvaney.
Eli T. StackhouseDemocratic6thMarch 4, 1891 – June 14, 1892Elected in 1890.
Died.
William F. StevensonDemocratic5thMarch 4, 1917 – March 3, 1933Elected to finish Finley's term in the 65th Congress.
Lost renomination to Richards.
J. William StokesDemocratic7thMarch 4, 1895 – June 1, 1896Elected in 1894.
Seat declared vacant due to election fraud.
November 3, 1896 – July 6, 1901Elected to finish his own term.
Died.
Philip H. StollDemocratic6thOctober 7, 1919 – March 3, 1923Elected to finish Ragsdale's term.
Lost renomination to Gasque.
Thomas J. StraitDemocratic5thMarch 4, 1893 – March 3, 1899Elected in 1892.
Lost renomination to Finley.
Thomas SumterAnti-Administration4thMarch 4, 1789 – March 3, 1793Elected in 1788.
Retired.
Democratic-RepublicanMarch 4, 1797 – December 15, 1801Elected in 1796.
Resigned when elected U.S. Senator.
Thomas De Lage SumterDemocratic8thMarch 4, 1839 – March 3, 1843Elected in 1838.
Redistricted to the 3rd district and lost re-election to Woodward.
W. Jasper TalbertDemocratic2ndMarch 4, 1893 – March 3, 1903Elected in 1892.
Retired to run for Governor.
Robin TallonDemocratic6thJanuary 3, 1983 – January 3, 1993Elected in 1982.
Retired.
John TaylorDemocratic-Republican4thMarch 4, 1807 – December 30, 1810Elected in 1806.
Lost re-election to Lowndes and resigned early.
John TaylorDemocratic-Republican7thMarch 4, 1815 – March 3, 1817Elected in 1814.
Lost re-election to E. Earle.
John C. TaylorDemocratic3rdMarch 4, 1933 – January 3, 1939Elected in 1932.
Lost renomination to B. Hare.
Waddy Thompson, Jr.Anti-Jacksonian6thSeptember 10, 1835 – March 3, 1837Elected to finish Davis's term.
Switched parties.
WhigMarch 4, 1837 – March 3, 1841Re-elected in 1836 as a Whig.
Retired.
George D. TillmanDemocratic5thMarch 4, 1879 – July 19, 1882Elected in 1878.
Lost contested election to Smalls.
2ndMarch 4, 1883 – March 3, 1893Elected in 1882.
Lost renomination to Talbert.
William TimmonsRepublican4thJanuary 3, 2019 – presentElected in 2018.
Samuel W. TrottiDemocratic4thDecember 17, 1842 – March 3, 1843Elected to finish Butler's term.
Retired.
Starling TuckerDemocratic-Republican5thMarch 4, 1817 – March 3, 1823Elected in 1816.
Redistricted to the 9th district.
9thMarch 4, 1823 – March 3, 1825Redistricted from the 5th district and re-elected in 1823.
Switched parties.
JacksonianMarch 4, 1825 – March 3, 1831Re-elected in 1824 as a Jacksonian.
Retired.


Thomas T. TuckerAnti-Administration5thMarch 4, 1789 – March 3, 1793Elected in 1788.
Retired.
Alexander S. WallaceRepublican4thMay 27, 1870 – March 3, 1877Successfully contested election of William D. Simpson.
Lost re-election to Evins.
Daniel WallaceDemocratic1stJune 12, 1848 – March 3, 1853Elected to finish Black's term.
Retired.
Albert WatsonDemocratic2ndJanuary 3, 1963 – February 1, 1965Elected in 1962.
Resigned to contest special election as a Republican.
RepublicanJune 15, 1965 – January 3, 1971Elected to finish his term as a Republican.
Retired to run for Governor.
Richard S. WhaleyDemocratic1stApril 29, 1913 – March 3, 1921Elected to finish Legaré's term.
Retired.
Benjamin F. WhittemoreRepublican1stJuly 18, 1868 – February 24, 1870Elected to finish the short term.
Resigned.
David Rogerson WilliamsDemocratic-Republican3rdMarch 4, 1805 – March 3, 1809Elected in 1804.
Retired.
March 4, 1811 – March 3, 1813Elected in 1810.
Retired.
Joe WilsonRepublican2ndDecember 18, 2001 – presentElected to finish Spence's term.
John WilsonDemocratic-Republican7thMarch 4, 1821 – March 3, 1823Elected in 1820.
Redistricted to the 6th district.
6thMarch 4, 1823 – March 3, 1825Redistricted from the 7th district and re-elected in 1823.
Switched parties.
JacksonianMarch 4, 1825 – March 3, 1827Re-elected in 1824 as a Jacksonian.
Lost re-election to W. Davis.
Stanyarne WilsonDemocratic4thMarch 4, 1895 – March 3, 1901Elected in 1894.
Retired.
Richard WinnAnti-Administration4thMarch 4, 1793 – March 3, 1795Elected in 1793.
Switched parties.
Democratic-RepublicanMarch 4, 1795 – March 3, 1797Re-elected in 1794 as a Democratic-Republican.
Lost re-election to T. Sumter.
January 24, 1802 – March 3, 1803Elected to finish Sumter's term.
Redistricted to the 5th district.
5thMarch 4, 1803 – March 3, 1813Redistricted from the 4th district and re-elected in 1803.
Retired.
Robert WitherspoonDemocratic-Republican3rdMarch 4, 1809 – March 3, 1811Elected in 1808.
Retired.
Joseph A. WoodwardDemocratic3rdMarch 4, 1843 – March 3, 1853Elected in 1843.
Retired.
William WoodwardDemocratic-Republican5thMarch 4, 1815 – March 3, 1817Elected in 1814.
Lost re-election to S. Tucker.
Edward Lunn YoungRepublican6thJanuary 3, 1973 – January 3, 1975Elected in 1972.
Lost re-election to Jenrette.
  1. ^ Successfully contested election of J.P. Reed

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References

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  • Martis, Kenneth C. (1989). The Historical Atlas of Political Parties in the United States Congress. New York: Macmillan Publishing Company.
  • Martis, Kenneth C. (1982). The Historical Atlas of United States Congressional Districts. New York: Macmillan Publishing Company.
  • Congressional Biographical Directory of the United States 1774–present