The 1902 United States House of Representatives elections in South Carolina were held on November 4, 1902 to select seven
Representatives for two-year terms from the state of
South Carolina
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. Four incumbents were re-elected and the three open seats were retained by the
Democrats. The composition of the state delegation after the election was solely Democratic.
1st congressional district
Incumbent Democratic Congressman
William Elliott of the
1st congressional district, in office since 1897, opted to run for the U.S. Senate instead of seeking re-election.
George Swinton Legaré
George Swinton Legaré (November 11, 1869 – January 31, 1913) was an American attorney and politician from South Carolina. He was best known for his service in the United States House of Representatives from 1903 until his death.
Early life
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defeated Thomas W. Bacot in the Democratic primary and Republican challenger Aaron P. Prioleau in the general election.
Democratic primary
General election results
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2nd congressional district
Incumbent Democratic Congressman
W. Jasper Talbert of the
2nd congressional district, in office since 1893, opted to run for Governor instead of seeking re-election.
George W. Croft won the Democratic primary and defeated Republican challenger W.S. Dixon in the general election.
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3rd congressional district
Incumbent Democratic Congressman
Asbury Latimer
Asbury Churchwell Latimer (July 31, 1851February 20, 1908) was a United States representative and Senator from South Carolina. Born near Lowndesville, South Carolina, he attended the common schools, engaged in agricultural pursuits, and in 1880 ...
of the
3rd congressional district, in office since 1893, opted to run for the U.S. Senate instead of seeking re-election.
Wyatt Aiken won the Democratic primary and defeated Republican challenger John Scott in the general election.
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4th congressional district
Incumbent Democratic Congressman
Joseph T. Johnson of the
4th congressional district, in office since 1901, defeated
Stanyarne Wilson in the Democratic primary and Republican L.W.C. Blalock in the general election.
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5th congressional district
Incumbent Democratic Congressman
David E. Finley of the
5th congressional district, in office since 1899, defeated T. Yancey Williams in the Democratic primary and Republican C.P.T. White in the general election.
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6th congressional district
Incumbent Democratic Congressman
Robert B. Scarborough of the
6th congressional district, in office since 1901, was unopposed in his bid for re-election.
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7th congressional district
Incumbent Democratic Congressman
Asbury Francis Lever
Asbury Francis "Frank" Lever (January 5, 1875 – April 28, 1940) was a member of the United States House of Representatives from South Carolina.
Early life
Frank Lever was born near Springhill, Lexington County, South Carolina on January 5 ...
of the
7th congressional district, in office since 1901, defeated J.B. McLaughlin in the Democratic primary and Republican challenger Alexander D. Dantzler in the general election.
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See also
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United States House of Representatives elections, 1902
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South Carolina gubernatorial election, 1902
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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 Secretary of State to the General Assembly of South Carolina." ''Reports and Resolutions of the General Assembly of the State of South Carolina''. Volume II. Columbia, SC: 1903, pp. 1372–1373.
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The United States House of Representatives, often referred to as the House of Representatives, the U.S. House, or simply the House, is the Lower house, lower chamber of the United States Congress, with the United States Senate, Senate being ...
1902
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 = ...