The 2022 South Carolina House of Representatives election took place on November 8, 2022, as part of the biennial United States elections. South Carolina voters elected state representatives in all 124 of the state's house districts. Republicans flipped eight seats held by Democrats, while Democrats flipped one seat held by a Republican; with their majority expanded by a net gain of seven seats, Republicans achieved a supermajority in the chamber.
Results summary The 2022 election results are compared below to the 2020 election. Parties Popular vote Seats Vote % Change 2020 2022 +/− Strength South Carolina Republican Party 1,027,276 68.96% +6.34% 81 88 7 70.97% South Carolina Democratic Party 436,566 29.31% −5.49% 43 36 7 29.03% Write-in 18,402 1.24% −0.05% — — — — Libertarian Party of South Carolina 5,375 0.36% −0.42% — — — — Independent 1,080 0.07% +0.04% — — — — Alliance Party of South Carolina 564 0.04% −0.28% — — — — South Carolina Green Party 456 0.03% +0.02% — — — — Totals 1,489,719 100.0% — 124 124 100.0% Source: South Carolina Election Commission
Retirements In total, 13 representatives (two Democrats and 11 Republicans) retired, one of whom (a Republican) sought another office.
Democrats District 25: Leola C. Robinson-Simpson retired. District 95: Jerry Govan Jr. retired.
Republicans District 8: Jonathon D. Hill retired. District 27: Garry R. Smith retired. District 30: Steve Moss retired. District 44: Sandy McGarry retired. District 46: Gary Simrill retired. District 48: Bruce M. Bryant retired. District 65: Jay Lucas retired. District 85: Chip Huggins retired. District 92: Joseph Daning retired. District 106: Russell Fry retired to run for U.S. representative for . District 110: William S. Cogswell Jr. retired.
Resignations Republicans Two Republicans resigned before the end of their terms.
District 97: Mandy Kimmons resigned December 21, 2021, to focus on her legal practice. District 18: Tommy Stringer resigned January 7, 2022, due to family and health concerns.
Incumbents defeated In primary elections Source: Democrats Two Democrats lost renomination. District 70: Wendy Brawley lost renomination to fellow incumbent Jermaine Johnson in a redistricting race. District 101: Cezar McKnight lost renomination to fellow incumbent Roger K. Kirby in a redistricting race.
Republicans Six Republicans lost renomination. District 6: W. Brian White lost renomination to April Cromer. District 10: West Cox lost renomination to Thomas Beach. District 36: Rita Allison lost renomination to Rob Harris. District 40: Rick Martin lost renomination to Joe White. District 52: Vic Dabney lost renomination to Ben Connell. District 114: Lin Bennett lost renomination to Gary Brewer.
In general elections Democrats Five Democrats lost re-election to Republicans. District 12: J. Anne Parks lost election to Daniel Gibson. District 64: Kimberly Johnson lost election to Fawn Pedalino. District 116: Chardale Murray lost election to Matt Leber. District 117: Krystle Matthews lost election to Jordan Pace. District 122: Shedron D. Williams lost election to Bill Hager.
Republicans One Republican lost re-election to a Democrat. District 75: Kirkman Finlay III lost election to Heather Bauer.
Closest races Nine races were decided by 10% or lower. District Winner Margin 75 data-sort-value=1 (flip) 1.59% 102 data-sort-value=1 2.24% 55 data-sort-value=1 3.30% 116 data-sort-value=1 (flip) 3.42% 54 data-sort-value=1 4.66% 12 data-sort-value=1 (flip) 5.83% 115 data-sort-value=1 7.61% 122 data-sort-value=1 (flip) 7.98% 110 data-sort-value=1 8.27%
Predictions SourceRankingAs of Sabato's Crystal Ball May 19, 2022 CNalysis November 7, 2022
Special elections There were two special elections in 2022 to the South Carolina House of Representatives which preceded the general election.
District 97 (special) This election took place on May 17, 2022.
District 18 (special) This election took place on May 24, 2022.
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The 75th district, which is nestled in the heart of Richland County, contains some of Columbia's more affluent neighborhoods, including Forest Acres, Shandon, and Rosewood. The incumbent was Republican Kirkman Finlay III, who was re-elected with 50.7% of the vote in 2020.
Republican primary Candidates Nominee Kirkman Finlay III, incumbent state representative
Democratic primary Candidates Nominee Heather Bauer, entrepreneur and candidate for this district in 2020
General election Predictions SourceRankingAs of CNalysis November 7, 2022
Endorsements
Fundraising Campaign finance reports as of December 31, 2022Candidate (party)Total receiptsTotal disbursementsCash on handKirkman Finlay III (R)$340,078$326,928$5,614Heather Bauer (D)$65,968$64,534$1,434Source: South Carolina Ethics Commission
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District 102 The 102nd district takes in parts of Berkeley and Dorchester counties; its share of Dorchester includes a portion of Summerville, the county's second-most populous municipality. The incumbent was Democrat Joe Jefferson, who was re-elected unopposed in 2020.
Democratic primary Candidates Nominee Joe Jefferson, incumbent state representative
Eliminated in primary Collin Holloway
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Republican primary Candidates Nominee Ralph Elsey
General election Predictions SourceRankingAs of CNalysis November 7, 2022
Endorsements
Fundraising Campaign finance reports as of December 31, 2022Candidate (party)Total receiptsTotal disbursementsCash on handJoe Jefferson (D)$14,694$15,472$10,941Ralph Elsey (R)$6,172$6,512$97Source: South Carolina Ethics Commission
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See also
2022 South Carolina elections
References
External links
(State affiliate of the U.S. League of Women Voters)
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