The 4th congressional district of South Carolina is a congressional district in
upstate South Carolina bordering
North Carolina. It includes parts of
Greenville and
Spartanburg counties. The district includes the two major cities of
Greenville and
Spartanburg.
The district is one of the most conservative in the state. In the late 20th century, it has been in
Republican hands since 1979, aside from a six-year stint by
Democrat
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Liz J. Patterson
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, the daughter of former
Senator
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Olin Johnston
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. Even before the Republicans finally took control of the seat, the 4th had been a rather conservative district. Like in most of the state, the old-line Southern Democrats began splitting their tickets as early as the 1940s. However, this area's white conservatives became increasingly willing to support Republicans at the state and local level as early as the 1970s, well before the rest of the state swung Republican. The district is a major destination for presidential candidates in election years, as South Carolina is one of the first states to hold a presidential primary.
Republican
William Timmons has represented the district since January 3, 2019. He succeeded Republican
Trey Gowdy
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who did not seek reelection.
History
From 2003 to 2013, the district included all of
Spartanburg and
Union counties and parts of
Greenville and
Laurens counties.
Greenville and
Spartanburg Counties are the only in the district.
Election results from recent presidential races
List of members representing the district
Recent election results
2012
2014
2016
2018
2020
See also
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South Carolina's congressional districts
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List of United States congressional districts
Notes
References
Further reading
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Congressional Biographical Directory of the United States 1774–present
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Greenville County
Greenville County is located in the state of South Carolina, in the United States. As of the 2020 census, the population was 525,534, making it the most populous county in the state. Its county seat is Greenville. The county is also home to the ...
Laurens County
Spartanburg County
Spartanburg County is a county located on the northwestern border of the U.S. state of South Carolina. As of the 2020 census, the population was 327,997, making it the fifth-most populous county in South Carolina. Its county seat is Spartanburg ...
Union County