United States House of Representatives elections in South Carolina, 2000
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The 2000 South Carolina United States House of Representatives elections were held on November 7, 2000 to select six Representatives
for two-year terms from the state of South Carolina
. The primary election
s for the Democrats
and the Republicans
were held on June 13 and the runoff elections
were held two weeks later on June 27. All five incumbents who ran were re-elected and the open seat in the 1st congressional district
was retained by the Republicans. The composition of the state delegation remained four Republicans and two Democrats.
of the 1st congressional district
, in office since 1995, honored his campaign pledge that he would only serve three terms and retired. Henry E. Brown, Jr.
won the Republican primary and defeated Democrat Andy Brack in the general election.
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of the 2nd congressional district
, in office since 1971, defeated Democratic challenger Jane Frederick.
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of the 3rd congressional district
, in office since 1995, defeated Democratic challenger George L. Brightharp.
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|colspan=6|*Brightharp also ran under the United Citizens Party
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of the 4th congressional district
, in office since 1999, defeated Franklin D. Raddish in the Republican primary and won the general election against several minor party candidates.
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|colspan=6|*Ashy also ran under the United Citizens Party
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of the 5th congressional district
, in office since 1983, defeated Republican challenger Carl L. Gullick.
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of the 6th congressional district
, in office since 1993, defeated Republican challenger Vince Ellison.
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United States House of Representatives
The United States House of Representatives is one of the two Houses of the United States Congress, the bicameral legislature which also includes the Senate.The composition and powers of the House are established in Article One of the Constitution...
for two-year terms from the state of South Carolina
South Carolina
South Carolina is a state in the Deep South of the United States that borders Georgia to the south, North Carolina to the north, and the Atlantic Ocean to the east. Originally part of the Province of Carolina, the Province of South Carolina was one of the 13 colonies that declared independence...
. The primary election
Primary election
A primary election is an election in which party members or voters select candidates for a subsequent election. Primary elections are one means by which a political party nominates candidates for the next general election....
s for the Democrats
Democratic Party (United States)
The Democratic Party is one of two major contemporary political parties in the United States, along with the Republican Party. The party's socially liberal and progressive platform is largely considered center-left in the U.S. political spectrum. The party has the lengthiest record of continuous...
and the Republicans
Republican Party (United States)
The Republican Party is one of the two major contemporary political parties in the United States, along with the Democratic Party. Founded by anti-slavery expansion activists in 1854, it is often called the GOP . The party's platform generally reflects American conservatism in the U.S...
were held on June 13 and the runoff elections
Two-round system
The two-round system is a voting system used to elect a single winner where the voter casts a single vote for their chosen candidate...
were held two weeks later on June 27. All five incumbents who ran were re-elected and the open seat in the 1st congressional district
South Carolina's 1st congressional district
The 1st Congressional District of South Carolina is a coastal congressional district in South Carolina. It stretches from Seabrook Island in the south to the North Carolina border and includes parts of Charleston, Dorchester, Berkeley and Georgetown counties and all of Horry county...
was retained by the Republicans. The composition of the state delegation remained four Republicans and two Democrats.
1st Congressional District
Incumbent Republican Congressman Mark SanfordMark Sanford
Marshall Clement "Mark" Sanford Jr. is an American politician from South Carolina, who was the 115th Governor of South Carolina from 2003 to 2011....
of the 1st congressional district
South Carolina's 1st congressional district
The 1st Congressional District of South Carolina is a coastal congressional district in South Carolina. It stretches from Seabrook Island in the south to the North Carolina border and includes parts of Charleston, Dorchester, Berkeley and Georgetown counties and all of Horry county...
, in office since 1995, honored his campaign pledge that he would only serve three terms and retired. Henry E. Brown, Jr.
Henry E. Brown, Jr.
Henry Edward Brown, Jr. is a former U.S. Representative for , serving from 2001 until 2011. He is a member of the Republican Party...
won the Republican primary and defeated Democrat Andy Brack in the general election.
Republican primary
| Republican Primary | ||
|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Votes | % |
| Republican Primary Runoff | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Votes | % | ±% |
| Henry E. Brown, Jr. Henry E. Brown, Jr. Henry Edward Brown, Jr. is a former U.S. Representative for , serving from 2001 until 2011. He is a member of the Republican Party... |
21,631 | 54.6 | +11.0 |
| Harry B. "Buck" Limehouse | 17,990 | 45.4 | +11.5 |
General election results
| colspan=5 |RepublicanRepublican Party (United States)
The Republican Party is one of the two major contemporary political parties in the United States, along with the Democratic Party. Founded by anti-slavery expansion activists in 1854, it is often called the GOP . The party's platform generally reflects American conservatism in the U.S...
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2nd Congressional District
Incumbent Republican Congressman Floyd SpenceFloyd Spence
Floyd Davidson Spence was a Republican politician from South Carolina.-Early life and education:Spence was born in Columbia, South Carolina in 1928, but spent most of his life in nearby Lexington County. Shortly after graduating from high school, he enlisted in the U.S. Naval Reserve, retiring as...
of the 2nd congressional district
South Carolina's 2nd congressional district
The 2nd Congressional District of South Carolina is a congressional district in central and eastern South Carolina. It includes all of Lexington, Beaufort, Jasper, Hampton, Allendale and Barnwell counties; most of Richland County and parts of Aiken, Calhoun and Orangeburg counties...
, in office since 1971, defeated Democratic challenger Jane Frederick.
General election results
| colspan=5 |RepublicanRepublican Party (United States)
The Republican Party is one of the two major contemporary political parties in the United States, along with the Democratic Party. Founded by anti-slavery expansion activists in 1854, it is often called the GOP . The party's platform generally reflects American conservatism in the U.S...
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3rd Congressional District
Incumbent Republican Congressman Lindsey GrahamLindsey Graham
Lindsey Olin Graham is the senior U.S. Senator from South Carolina and a member of the Republican Party. Previously he served as the U.S. Representative for .-Early life, education and career:...
of the 3rd congressional district
South Carolina's 3rd congressional district
The 3rd Congressional District of South Carolina is a congressional district in western South Carolina bordering both Georgia and North Carolina. It includes all of Abbeville, Anderson, Edgefield, Greenwood, Laurens, McCormick, Oconee, Pickens and Saluda counties and approximately half of Aiken...
, in office since 1995, defeated Democratic challenger George L. Brightharp.
General election results
| colspan=5 |RepublicanRepublican Party (United States)
The Republican Party is one of the two major contemporary political parties in the United States, along with the Democratic Party. Founded by anti-slavery expansion activists in 1854, it is often called the GOP . The party's platform generally reflects American conservatism in the U.S...
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|colspan=6|*Brightharp also ran under the United Citizens Party
United Citizens Party
The United Citizens Party was first organized in 1969 in the U.S. state of South Carolina in response to the state Democratic Party's opposition to nominating black candidates. The party's objective was to elect blacks to the legislature and local offices in counties with black majority populations...
; his totals are combined.
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4th Congressional District
Incumbent Republican Congressman Jim DeMintJim DeMint
James Warren "Jim" DeMint is the junior U.S. Senator from South Carolina, serving since 2005. He is a member of the Republican Party and a leader in the Tea Party movement. He previously served as the U.S. Representative for from 1999 to 2005.-Early life and education:DeMint was born in...
of the 4th congressional district
South Carolina's 4th congressional district
The 4th Congressional District of South Carolina is a congressional district in upstate South Carolina bordering North Carolina. It includes all of Greenville, Spartanburg and Union counties and a part of Laurens county. The district is characterized by the two major cities of Greenville and...
, in office since 1999, defeated Franklin D. Raddish in the Republican primary and won the general election against several minor party candidates.
Republican primary
| Republican Primary | ||
|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Votes | % |
General election results
| colspan=5 |RepublicanRepublican Party (United States)
The Republican Party is one of the two major contemporary political parties in the United States, along with the Democratic Party. Founded by anti-slavery expansion activists in 1854, it is often called the GOP . The party's platform generally reflects American conservatism in the U.S...
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|colspan=6|*Ashy also ran under the United Citizens Party
United Citizens Party
The United Citizens Party was first organized in 1969 in the U.S. state of South Carolina in response to the state Democratic Party's opposition to nominating black candidates. The party's objective was to elect blacks to the legislature and local offices in counties with black majority populations...
; his totals are combined.
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5th Congressional District
Incumbent Democratic Congressman John M. Spratt, Jr.John M. Spratt, Jr.
John McKee Spratt, Jr. is the former U.S. Representative for , serving from 1983 until 2011. He is a member of the Democratic Party. Spratt was the dean of the South Carolina congressional delegation, chairman of the U.S. House Committee on the Budget, and the second ranking Democrat on the U.S...
of the 5th congressional district
South Carolina's 5th congressional district
The 5th Congressional District of South Carolina is a congressional district in northern South Carolina bordering North Carolina. It includes all of Cherokee, Chester, Chesterfield, Darlington, Dillon, Fairfield, Kershaw, Lancaster, Marlboro, Newberry and York counties and parts of Florence, Lee...
, in office since 1983, defeated Republican challenger Carl L. Gullick.
General election results
| colspan=5 |DemocraticDemocratic Party (United States)
The Democratic Party is one of two major contemporary political parties in the United States, along with the Republican Party. The party's socially liberal and progressive platform is largely considered center-left in the U.S. political spectrum. The party has the lengthiest record of continuous...
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6th Congressional District
Incumbent Democratic Congressman Jim ClyburnJim Clyburn
James Enos "Jim" Clyburn is the U.S. Representative for , serving since 1993, and the Assistant Democratic Leader since 2011. He was previously House Majority Whip, serving in that post from 2007 to 2011. He is a member of the Democratic Party...
of the 6th congressional district
South Carolina's 6th congressional district
The 6th Congressional District of South Carolina is a congressional district in central South Carolina. It includes all of Bamberg, Clarendon, Colleton, Marion and Williamsburg counties and parts of Berkeley, Calhoun, Charleston, Dorchester, Florence, Georgetown, Lee, Orangeburg, Richland and...
, in office since 1993, defeated Republican challenger Vince Ellison.
General election results
| colspan=5 |DemocraticDemocratic Party (United States)
The Democratic Party is one of two major contemporary political parties in the United States, along with the Republican Party. The party's socially liberal and progressive platform is largely considered center-left in the U.S. political spectrum. The party has the lengthiest record of continuous...
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