The 1892 United States House of Representatives elections in South Carolina were held on November 8, 1892 to select seven
Representatives for two-year terms from the state of
South Carolina
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. Two
Democratic incumbents were re-elected, four open seats were won by the Democrats and the open seat in the
7th congressional district was picked up by the
Republicans. The composition of the state delegation after the election was six Democrats and one Republican.
1st congressional district
Incumbent Democratic Congressman
William H. Brawley of the
1st congressional district, in office since 1891, defeated
J. William Stokes
James William Stokes (December 12, 1853 – July 6, 1901) was a U.S. Representative from South Carolina.
Born near Orangeburg, South Carolina, Stokes attended the common schools and was graduated from Washington and Lee University, Lexing ...
in the Democratic primary and was unopposed in the general election.
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2nd congressional district
Incumbent Democratic Congressman
George D. Tillman
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of the
2nd congressional district, in office since 1883, was defeated in the Democratic primary by
W. Jasper Talbert. He was unopposed in the general election.
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3rd congressional district
Incumbent Democratic Congressman
George Johnstone of the
3rd congressional district, in office since 1891, was defeated in the Democratic primary by
Asbury Latimer
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. He defeated John R. Tolbert in the general election.
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4th congressional district
Incumbent Democratic Congressman
George W. Shell of the
4th congressional district, in office since 1891, defeated
Joseph T. Johnson in the Democratic primary and Republican Joshua A.T. Ensor in the general election.
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5th congressional district
Incumbent Democratic Congressman
John J. Hemphill
John James Hemphill (August 25, 1849 – May 11, 1912) was a U.S. Representative from South Carolina, cousin of William Huggins Brawley, nephew of John Hemphill and great-uncle of Robert Witherspoon Hemphill.
Born in Chester, South Caro ...
of the
5th congressional district, in office since 1883, was defeated in the Democratic primary by
Thomas J. Strait. He defeated Republican challenger E. Brooks Sligh in the general election.
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6th congressional district special election
Incumbent Democratic Congressman
Eli T. Stackhouse of the
6th congressional district, in office since 1891, died on June 14, 1892 during the Democratic primary campaign. A special election for the remainder of the term was called to be held simultaneously with the regular election. The
South Carolina Democratic Party
The South Carolina Democratic Party is the affiliate of the Democratic Party in the U.S. state of South Carolina. It is headquartered in Columbia, South Carolina.
History
The Democratic Party thrived during the Second Party System between 1832 ...
decided that the winner of the primary election would be their candidate for both the special and regular elections.
John L. McLaurin
John Lowndes McLaurin (May 9, 1860 – July 29, 1934) was a United States representative and Senator from South Carolina. He was born in Red Bluff, South Carolina, in Marlboro County, South Carolina and attended schools at Bennettsville, Sou ...
won the primary and defeated Republican challenger E.J. Sawyer in the general election.
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6th congressional district
John L. McLaurin
John Lowndes McLaurin (May 9, 1860 – July 29, 1934) was a United States representative and Senator from South Carolina. He was born in Red Bluff, South Carolina, in Marlboro County, South Carolina and attended schools at Bennettsville, Sou ...
, winner of the Democratic primary for both the special and regular election of the
6th congressional district, defeated Republican challenger E.J. Sawyer in the general election to win the term for the
53rd Congress
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.
General election results
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7th congressional district
Incumbent Democratic Congressman
William Elliott of the
7th congressional district, in office since 1891, declined to seek re-election. Republican
George W. Murray
George Washington Murray (September 22, 1853 – April 21, 1926), born into slavery in South Carolina, gained education and worked as a teacher, farmer and politician. After serving as chairman of the Sumter County Republican Party, he was ele ...
defeated Democratic challenger E.W. Moise in the general election.
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Republican
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gain from
Democratic
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See also
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United States House of Representatives elections, 1892
The 1892 United States House of Representatives elections, coincided with the election of Grover Cleveland as president for the second, non-continuous, time, defeating incumbent Benjamin Harrison.
In spite of the presidential results, Harrison's ...
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South Carolina gubernatorial election, 1892
The 1892 South Carolina gubernatorial election was held on November 8, 1892 to select the governor of the state of South Carolina. Governor Ben Tillman was renominated by the Democrats and was elected in the general election to a second two-ye ...
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South Carolina's congressional districts
There are currently seven United States congressional districts in South Carolina. There have been as few as four and as many as nine congressional districts in South Carolina. The and the were lost after the United States Census, 1840, 1840 C ...
References
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*"Report of the State Board of Canvassers of the Result of the General Election, Held November 8, 1892." ''Reports and Resolutions of the General Assembly of the State of South Carolina at the Regular Session Commencing November 22, 1892''. Volume I. Columbia, SC: Charles A. Calvo, Jr., 1892, pp. 550–551.
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South Carolina
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, anthem = " Carolina";" South Carolina On My Mind"
, Former = Province of South Carolina
, seat = Columbia
, LargestCity = Charleston
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1892
Events
January–March
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South Carolina
)''Animis opibusque parati'' ( for, , Latin, Prepared in mind and resources, links=no)
, anthem = " Carolina";" South Carolina On My Mind"
, Former = Province of South Carolina
, seat = Columbia
, LargestCity = Charleston
, LargestMetro = ...