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South Carolina ballot

U.S. House South Carolina District 6

General: November 3, 2026 · Primary: June 9, 2026

General election

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James Clyburn is an incumbent U.S. Representative from South Carolina's 6th District with a background in education and government service. He emphasizes creating jobs and economic development, making education and training affordable, and ensuring healthcare access for all Americans. Clyburn has held significant House leadership positions in Congress.

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RFirst-time candidateWithdrew

Dennis Whiteley ran for U.S. House South Carolina District 6 in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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IndependentFirst-time candidateWithdrew

Harrison Shuler ran for U.S. House South Carolina District 6 in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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John Chapman ran for U.S. House South Carolina District 6 in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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RepublicanFirst-time candidate

John Peterson is a banquet supervisor running for his first U.S. House term in South Carolina. He emphasizes fiscal conservatism and debt reduction, deregulation to support small business, and law-and-order policies supporting law enforcement and voter ID requirements.

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Alliance PartyFirst-time candidateWithdrewBusiness consultant

Joseph Oddo ran for U.S. House South Carolina District 6 in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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IndependentFirst-time candidateWithdrew

Justin Ginn ran for U.S. House South Carolina District 6 in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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Primary

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James Clyburn is an incumbent U.S. Representative from South Carolina's 6th District with a background in education and government service. He emphasizes creating jobs and economic development, making education and training affordable, and ensuring healthcare access for all Americans. Clyburn has held significant House leadership positions in Congress.

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DemocraticFirst-time candidate

Frederick Goodwin is a Democratic candidate for U.S. House South Carolina District 6 in the 2026 election. This is their first run for office.

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RepublicanFirst-time candidateAdvanced

John Peterson is a banquet supervisor running for his first U.S. House term in South Carolina. He emphasizes fiscal conservatism and debt reduction, deregulation to support small business, and law-and-order policies supporting law enforcement and voter ID requirements.

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RepublicanFirst-time candidate

Maurice Washington is a Republican candidate for U.S. House South Carolina District 6 in the 2026 election. This is their first run for office.

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Convention

No party listedFirst-time candidateAdvancedBusiness consultant

Joseph Oddo ran for U.S. House South Carolina District 6 in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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