2024 South Carolina State Senate Election
South Carolina · State
General Election
November 5, 2024
Contests
46
Candidates
123
Valid votes
2,226,447
Seats shown are those contested that year, not the full chamber. Alternating districts and boundary changes affect comparisons.
Party results
| Party | Votes | Vote % | Seats | Seats % | Seat change vs 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | 1,436,857 | 64.5% | 34 | 73.9% | +4 |
| Democratic | 734,338 | 33.0% | 12 | 26.1% | −4 |
| Nonpartisan | 14,632 | 0.7% | 0 | 0.0% | 0 |
| Alliance | 12,669 | 0.6% | 0 | 0.0% | 0 |
| Workers | 12,007 | 0.5% | 0 | 0.0% | — |
Show 2 more parties
| Party | Votes | Vote % | Seats | Seats % | Seat change vs 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Libertarian | 11,165 | 0.5% | 0 | 0.0% | 0 |
| United Citizens | 4,779 | 0.2% | 0 | 0.0% | — |
| Party | 2020 seats | 2024 seats | Change | 2020 Vote % | 2024 Vote % | Vote share Δ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | 30 | 34 | +4 | 59.5% | 64.5% | +5.0 pp |
| Democratic | 16 | 12 | −4 | 39.3% | 33.0% | −6.3 pp |
Seat changes by party
46 → 46 seats
| Party | 2012 seats | 2024 seats | Change | 2012 Vote % | 2024 Vote % | Vote share Δ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | 27 | 34 | +7 | 58.7% | 64.5% | +5.8 pp |
| Democratic | 18 | 12 | −6 | 35.8% | 33.0% | −2.9 pp |
| Independent | 1 | — | — | 4.3% | — | — |
Seat changes by party
46 → 46 seats
| Party | 2020 seats | 2024 seats | Change | 2020 Vote % | 2024 Vote % | Vote share Δ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | 30 | 34 | +4 | 59.5% | 64.5% | +5.0 pp |
| Democratic | 16 | 12 | −4 | 39.3% | 33.0% | −6.3 pp |
Seat changes by party
46 → 46 seats
Historical trends
Republican Democratic Independent
Chart data
| Election | Republican | Democratic | Independent |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 1, 2012 | 27 | 18 | 1 |
| November 3, 2020 | 30 | 16 | — |
| November 5, 2024 | 34 | 12 | — |
Republican Democratic Independent
Chart data
| Election | Republican | Democratic | Independent |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 1, 2012 | 27 | 18 | 1 |
| November 3, 2020 | 30 | 16 | — |
| November 5, 2024 | 34 | 12 | — |
Republican Democratic Independent
Chart data
| Election | Republican | Democratic | Independent |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 1, 2012 | 58.7% | 35.8% | 4.3% |
| November 3, 2020 | 59.5% | 39.3% | — |
| November 5, 2024 | 64.5% | 33.0% | — |
District results
47 contests
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| District | Rep | Dem | Nonpartisan | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Votes | Vote % | Votes | Vote % | Votes | Vote % | ||
| —— | — | 31,41873.4% | 73.4% | 2090.5% | 0.5% | 42,792 | |
| —— | — | 36,37098.5% | 98.5% | 5401.5% | 1.5% | 36,910 | |
| —— | — | 41,20798.5% | 98.5% | 6091.5% | 1.5% | 41,816 | |
| 41,46797.9% | 97.9% | —— | — | 8792.1% | 2.1% | 42,346 | |
| 38,47067.0% | 67.0% | 18,90932.9% | 32.9% | 300.1% | 0.1% | 57,409 | |
| 43,30099.0% | 99.0% | —— | — | 4411.0% | 1.0% | 43,741 | |
| 18,10445.0% | 45.0% | 22,04954.8% | 54.8% | 620.2% | 0.2% | 40,215 | |
| 37,69370.2% | 70.2% | 15,97629.7% | 29.7% | 570.1% | 0.1% | 53,726 | |
| 56,47799.1% | 99.1% | —— | — | 4980.9% | 0.9% | 56,975 | |
| 24,83850.0% | 50.0% | 24,75149.9% | 49.9% | 530.1% | 0.1% | 49,642 | |
| 21,02445.2% | 45.2% | 25,43054.7% | 54.7% | 540.1% | 0.1% | 46,508 | |
| 32,52866.0% | 66.0% | 16,75734.0% | 34.0% | 310.1% | 0.1% | 49,316 | |
| —— | — | 31,47798.2% | 98.2% | 5711.8% | 1.8% | 32,048 | |
| 39,61868.5% | 68.5% | 18,13031.3% | 31.3% | 1240.2% | 0.2% | 57,872 | |
| 56,98799.0% | 99.0% | —— | — | 5811.0% | 1.0% | 57,568 | |
| 23,09547.7% | 47.7% | 25,28452.2% | 52.2% | 770.2% | 0.2% | 48,456 | |
| 25,60950.6% | 50.6% | 24,94349.3% | 49.3% | 610.1% | 0.1% | 50,613 | |
| 40,36198.2% | 98.2% | —— | — | 7311.8% | 1.8% | 41,092 | |
| 35,73898.2% | 98.2% | —— | — | 6551.8% | 1.8% | 36,393 | |
| 26,74050.9% | 50.9% | 25,61948.8% | 48.8% | 1240.2% | 0.2% | 52,483 | |
Parties with seats, or the top three by votes. Valid votes include all candidates.
| District | Elected | Runner-up | |
|---|---|---|---|
Ed SuttonDem31,418 votes · 73.4%Runner-upKendal LuddenLibertarian11,165 votes · 26.1% | Kendal LuddenLibertarian11,165 votes · 26.1% | 47.3percentage points | |
Darrell JacksonDem36,370 votes · 98.5%Runner-upWrite-InNonpartisan540 votes · 1.5% | Write-InNonpartisan540 votes · 1.5% | 97.1percentage points | |
Overture WalkerDem41,207 votes · 98.5%Runner-upWrite-InNonpartisan609 votes · 1.5% | Write-InNonpartisan609 votes · 1.5% | 97.1percentage points | |
Carlisle KennedyRep41,467 votes · 97.9%Runner-upWrite-InNonpartisan879 votes · 2.1% | Write-InNonpartisan879 votes · 2.1% | 95.9percentage points | |
Tom YoungRep38,470 votes · 67.0%Runner-upDee ElderDem18,909 votes · 32.9% | Dee ElderDem18,909 votes · 32.9% | 34.1percentage points | |
Shane MasseyRep43,300 votes · 99.0%Runner-upWrite-InNonpartisan441 votes · 1.0% | Write-InNonpartisan441 votes · 1.0% | 98.0percentage points | |
Russell OttDem22,049 votes · 54.8%Runner-upJason GuerryRep18,104 votes · 45.0% | Jason GuerryRep18,104 votes · 45.0% | 9.8percentage points | |
Allen BlackmonRep37,693 votes · 70.2%Runner-upYokima CuretonDem15,976 votes · 29.7% | Yokima CuretonDem15,976 votes · 29.7% | 40.4percentage points | |
Greg HembreeRep56,477 votes · 99.1%Runner-upWrite-InNonpartisan498 votes · 0.9% | Write-InNonpartisan498 votes · 0.9% | 98.3percentage points | |
JD ChaplinRep24,838 votes · 50.0%Runner-upGerald MalloyDem24,751 votes · 49.9% | Gerald MalloyDem24,751 votes · 49.9% | 0.2percentage points | |
Kent M WilliamsDem25,430 votes · 54.7%Runner-upRodney BerryRep21,024 votes · 45.2% | Rodney BerryRep21,024 votes · 45.2% | 9.5percentage points | |
Mike ReichenbachRep32,528 votes · 66.0%Runner-upBelinda TimmonsDem16,757 votes · 34.0% | Belinda TimmonsDem16,757 votes · 34.0% | 32.0percentage points | |
Ronnie A SabbDem31,477 votes · 98.2%Runner-upWrite-InNonpartisan571 votes · 1.8% | Write-InNonpartisan571 votes · 1.8% | 96.4percentage points | |
Luke A RankinRep39,618 votes · 68.5%Runner-upPete John BemberDem18,130 votes · 31.3% | Pete John BemberDem18,130 votes · 31.3% | 37.1percentage points | |
Stephen GoldfinchRep56,987 votes · 99.0%Runner-upWrite-InNonpartisan581 votes · 1.0% | Write-InNonpartisan581 votes · 1.0% | 98.0percentage points | |
Jeffrey R GrahamDem25,284 votes · 52.2%Runner-upMike JonesRep23,095 votes · 47.7% | Mike JonesRep23,095 votes · 47.7% | 4.5percentage points | |
Jeff ZellRep25,609 votes · 50.6%Runner-upKevin L JohnsonDem24,943 votes · 49.3% | Kevin L JohnsonDem24,943 votes · 49.3% | 1.3percentage points | |
Larry GroomsRep40,361 votes · 98.2%Runner-upWrite-InNonpartisan731 votes · 1.8% | Write-InNonpartisan731 votes · 1.8% | 96.4percentage points | |
Sean BennettRep35,738 votes · 98.2%Runner-upWrite-InNonpartisan655 votes · 1.8% | Write-InNonpartisan655 votes · 1.8% | 96.4percentage points | |
Tom FernandezRep26,740 votes · 51.0%Runner-upVernon StephensDem25,619 votes · 48.8% | Vernon StephensDem25,619 votes · 48.8% | 2.1percentage points |