Six Candidates Will Contest South Carolina House Seats
Voters will decide the future of the 3rd and 4th Congressional Districts in the upcoming 2026 general election.
Updated on Oct. 7, 2026 in Elections
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Six candidates have entered the race for congressional representation in South Carolina's 3rd and 4th Districts. These contests are scheduled to take place during the 2026 election cycle.
Why it matters
Every two years, all U.S. House of Representatives seats are up for election, determining the composition of the federal legislature. These races in South Carolina will decide the leadership for the state's 3rd and 4th Districts.
The field features six total candidates across two districts. These races include incumbent officials and challengers from the Democratic and Libertarian parties.
The players
William Timmons
William Timmons has served as the U.S. Representative for South Carolina's 4th Congressional District since 2019.
Sheri Biggs
Sheri Biggs has served as the U.S. Representative for South Carolina's 3rd Congressional District since 2024.
Courtney McClain
Courtney McClain is the Democratic candidate challenging for the 4th District seat.
Eunice Lehmacher
Eunice Lehmacher is the Democratic candidate challenging for the 3rd District seat.
Jessica Ethridge
Jessica Ethridge is the Libertarian Party candidate seeking the 4th District seat.
The details
The 3rd District race includes incumbent Sheri Biggs, Democrat Eunice Lehmacher, and Libertarian Brian Corriea, covering counties including Greenville, Pickens, and Anderson. The 4th District features incumbent William Timmons facing Democratic challenger Courtney McClain and Libertarian Jessica Ethridge within Spartanburg and Greenville counties.
Timeline
The congressional elections for districts 3 and 4 are scheduled to occur in 2026.
Political Context
Opposition parties and independent candidates often argue that existing district boundaries and the incumbency advantage significantly shape the outcomes of these biennial contests. Critics frequently challenge the current representative landscape as a barrier to competitive balance.
Residents in the 3rd and 4th Districts will see changes to their local representation depending on the election outcome. These results may influence future federal policy and legislative priorities that affect local taxpayers.
The takeaway
Voters should prepare for the 2026 cycle by reviewing the platforms of all six candidates in their respective districts. Engaging with the election process is the primary way residents can influence federal legislative representation.
Further reading
For more information on upcoming races, visit the South Carolina Elections section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Spartanburg Herald Journal.
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