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South Carolina U.S. Senate Seat (Class III)

South Carolina · Next election 2028Federal
About This Office

One of two U.S. Senate seats representing the state of South Carolina. Senators serve six-year terms and represent the entire state population.

Total Seats
100
Term Length
6 years
Salary
$174,000
Current Officeholders
This Seat
Sen. Lindsey Graham
Sen. Lindsey GrahamR
U.S. Senator · South Carolina
Tenure
31y
Bills Spon.
37
Votes Missed
6.62%
Other Seats
Sen. Darline Graham Nordone
Sen. Darline Graham NordoneR
U.S. Senator · South Carolina
The 2028 Race

There is no data about this race yet. General election on Nov 7, 2028.

Election History
YearWinnerResultRunner-UpTotal Votes
2022Tim Scott R62.9%Krystle Matthews D 37.1%1,693,890
2020Lindsey Graham R54.5%Jaime Harrison D 44.2%2,512,810
2016Tim Scott R62.6%Thomas Dixon D 35.5%1,982,902
2014Lindsey Graham R86.4%Thomas Ravenel O 6.1%778,575
2010Jim Demint R62.5%Alvin M. Greene D 28.1%1,296,841
2008Lindsey Graham R57.7%Bob Conley D 42.3%1,867,155
2004Jim Demint R53.7%Inez Tenenbaum D 44.1%1,595,797
2002Lindsey O. Graham R54.4%Alex Sanders D 44.2%1,102,245
1998Ernest F. Hollings D52.7%Bob Inglis R 45.7%1,068,606
1996Strom Thurmond R53.4%Elliot Springs Close D 44.0%1,161,231
1992Ernest F. Hollings D50.1%Tommy Hartnett R 47.0%1,179,735
1990Strom Thurmond R64.2%Bob Cunningham D 32.5%750,266
1986Ernest Fritz Hollings D63.1%Henry D. Mcmaster R 35.6%737,763
1984Strom Thurmond R66.8%Melvin Purvis D 31.8%965,130
1980Ernest Fritz Hollings D70.4%Marshall Mays R 29.6%870,500
State
Population
5,296,225
Median HH Income
$69K
Unemployment
4.9%
Bachelor's+
32.1%
Veterans
8.3%
Median Age
40.2
Mean HH Income
$96K
Poverty Rate
14.1%
HS or Higher
90.1%
Median Home Value
$259K
Median Rent
$1,180/mo
Owner-Occupied
71.9%
Under 18 / 65+
21.4% / 18.9%