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 % | ||
| 22,24347.4% | 47.4% | 24,66752.5% | 52.5% | 400.1% | 0.1% | 46,950 | |
| 32,71557.4% | 57.4% | 24,19542.4% | 42.4% | 1160.2% | 0.2% | 57,026 | |
| —— | — | 26,08898.2% | 98.2% | 4771.8% | 1.8% | 26,565 | |
| 41,99661.1% | 61.1% | 26,69738.8% | 38.8% | 510.1% | 0.1% | 68,744 | |
| 30,04460.5% | 60.5% | 19,56639.4% | 39.4% | 490.1% | 0.1% | 49,659 | |
| —— | — | 31,71097.7% | 97.7% | 7462.3% | 2.3% | 32,456 | |
| 47,98967.3% | 67.3% | 23,28032.6% | 32.6% | 370.1% | 0.1% | 71,306 | |
Parties with seats, or the top three by votes. Valid votes include all candidates.
| District | Elected | Runner-up | |
|---|---|---|---|
Brad HuttoDem24,667 votes · 52.5%Runner-upSharon CarterRep22,243 votes · 47.4% | Sharon CarterRep22,243 votes · 47.4% | 5.2percentage points | |
Matt LeberRep32,715 votes · 57.4%Runner-upRita AdkinsDem24,195 votes · 42.4% | Rita AdkinsDem24,195 votes · 42.4% | 14.9percentage points | |
Deon TedderDem26,088 votes · 98.2%Runner-upWrite-InNonpartisan477 votes · 1.8% | Write-InNonpartisan477 votes · 1.8% | 96.4percentage points | |
Chip CampsenRep41,996 votes · 61.1%Runner-upJulie Cofer HusseyDem26,697 votes · 38.8% | Julie Cofer HusseyDem26,697 votes · 38.8% | 22.3percentage points | |
Brian AdamsRep30,044 votes · 60.5%Runner-upVicky WynnDem19,566 votes · 39.4% | Vicky WynnDem19,566 votes · 39.4% | 21.1percentage points | |
Margie Bright MatthewsDem31,710 votes · 97.7%Runner-upWrite-InNonpartisan746 votes · 2.3% | Write-InNonpartisan746 votes · 2.3% | 95.4percentage points | |
Tom DavisRep47,989 votes · 67.3%Runner-upGwyneth J SaundersDem23,280 votes · 32.7% | Gwyneth J SaundersDem23,280 votes · 32.7% | 34.7percentage points |