South Carolina House District 116

About this race

Clay Middleton (Democratic), James E Teeple (Republican) meet on the November 3 ballot; James E Teeple is the sitting member, per the House roster. Clay Middleton won the June 9 Democratic primary with 67.5 percent over Radia Baxter (19.6 percent), David Bell (12.9 percent). South Carolina primaries require a majority (June 23 runoffs); unopposed nominees still print. The field is the SC Election Commission's Candidate Tracking System active list (read September 7, 2026). This seat is elected by district; only the district covering your address appears on your ballot.

What this office does

State legislator. State legislators write and vote on state laws and the state budget, which fund schools, roads, prisons, universities and health programs, and set the rules for local governments and elections. Each member represents one district and serves on committees that shape bills before a floor vote. Terms are two years in most state houses and four in most state senates.

This race. Elected by district: only voters who live in the district see this race on their ballot. The sitting officeholder, James E Teeple, is on the ballot.