South Carolina's 6th Congressional District, 2026

Incumbent running

Jim Clyburn (D) vs. John Peterson (R): South Carolina's 6th District election is on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, part of the 2026 midterm elections.

Jim Clyburn, Democratic candidate for U.S. House in South Carolina
Jim Clyburn
Democratic
Incumbent · U.S. Representative, SC-6, since 1993Voting record →
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John Peterson
Republican
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Seat held by
(D) Jim Clyburn, since 1993
Election day
Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026
Term
Jan 3, 2027 – Jan 3, 2029

Who is running for South Carolina's 6th Congressional District?

Jim Clyburn (D) vs. John Peterson (R)

Who holds this seat now?

(D) Jim Clyburn, since 1993

When is the election?

Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026

This race is for South Carolina's 6th Congressional District (SC-6, District 6). Find your district on the district map.

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