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South Carolina's 6th Congressional District
Results updated Nov 7, 1:00 AM ET
Jim Clyburn (Democrat) was re-elected in South Carolina's 6th Congressional District in 2026, defeating John Peterson 69.4% to 30.5%.
| Representative-elect | Jim Clyburn (D), re-elected |
|---|---|
| Current representative | James E. Clyburn (D), through January 3, 2027 |
| District lines | Unchanged for 2026 |
| Partisan lean (PVI) | D+13 |
| PoliGov final forecast | Safe D · Jim Clyburn >99%, John Peterson <1% |
2026 results
Called
| Candidate | Vote | Votes |
|---|---|---|
| Jim Clyburn (D) | 69.4% | 180,840 |
| John Peterson (R) | 30.5% | 79,584 |
| Write-in | 0.1% | 318 |
89% 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.