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South Carolina's 5th Congressional District
Results updated Nov 7, 1:00 AM ET
Wes Climer (Republican) won South Carolina's 5th Congressional District in 2026, defeating Mallory Dittmer 52.8% to 47.1%. Wes Climer takes office on January 3, 2027, succeeding Ralph Norman.
| Representative-elect | Wes Climer (R) |
|---|---|
| Current representative | Ralph Norman (R), through January 3, 2027 |
| District lines | Unchanged for 2026 |
| Partisan lean (PVI) | R+11 |
| PoliGov final forecast | Safe R · Mallory Dittmer <1%, Wes Climer >99% |
2026 results
Called
| Candidate | Vote | Votes |
|---|---|---|
| Wes Climer (R) | 52.8% | 151,611 |
| Mallory Dittmer (D) | 47.1% | 135,234 |
| Write-in | 0.1% | 155 |
99% of the expected vote counted. Vote counts are unofficial until certified.
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Results and race calls: civicAPI, updated Nov 7, 1:00 AM ET. Vote counts are unofficial until certified.