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The 1966 United States House of Representatives elections in South Carolina were held on November 8, 1966, to select six Representatives for two-year terms from the state of South Carolina. All six incumbents were re-elected and the composition of the state delegation remained five Democrats and one Republican.
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 District results
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1st congressional district
Incumbent Democratic Congressman L. Mendel Rivers of the 1st congressional district, in office since 1941, was unopposed in his bid for re-election.
General election results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | L. Mendel Rivers (incumbent) | 59,055 | 100.0 | +0.4 | |
| Majority | 59,055 | 100.0 | +0.8 | ||
| Turnout | 59,055 | ||||
| Democratic hold | |||||
2nd congressional district
Incumbent Republican Congressman Albert Watson of the 2nd congressional district, in office since 1963, defeated Democratic challenger Fred LeClercq.
General election results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Albert Watson (incumbent) | 48,742 | 64.3 | +64.3 | |
| Democratic | Fred LeClercq | 27,013 | 35.7 | −61.9 | |
| Majority | 21,729 | 28.6 | −66.6 | ||
| Turnout | 75,755 | ||||
| Republican hold | |||||
3rd congressional district
Incumbent Democratic Congressman William Jennings Bryan Dorn of the 3rd congressional district, in office since 1951, defeated Republican challenger John Grisso.
General election results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | William J.B. Dorn (incumbent) | 42,874 | 57.8 | −42.1 | |
| Republican | John Grisso | 31,331 | 42.2 | +42.2 | |
| Majority | 11,543 | 15.6 | −84.2 | ||
| Turnout | 74,205 | ||||
| Democratic hold | |||||
4th congressional district
Incumbent Democratic Congressman Robert T. Ashmore of the 4th congressional district, in office since 1953, was unopposed in his bid for re-election.
General election results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Robert T. Ashmore (incumbent) | 43,611 | 100.0 | 0.0 | |
| Majority | 43,611 | 100.0 | 0.0 | ||
| Turnout | 43,611 | ||||
| Democratic hold | |||||
5th congressional district
Incumbent Democratic Congressman Thomas S. Gettys of the 5th congressional district, in office since 1964, was unopposed in his bid for re-election.
General election results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
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| Democratic | Thomas S. Gettys (incumbent) | 41,550 | 99.2 | +32.1 | |
| No party | Write-Ins | 345 | 0.8 | +0.8 | |
| Majority | 41,205 | 98.4 | +64.2 | ||
| Turnout | 41,895 | ||||
| Democratic hold | |||||
6th congressional district
Incumbent Democratic Congressman John L. McMillan of the 6th congressional district, in office since 1939, defeated Republican challenger Archie C. Odom.
General election results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | John L. McMillan (incumbent) | 43,090 | 61.7 | −3.3 | |
| Republican | Archie C. Odom | 26,702 | 38.3 | +3.3 | |
| Majority | 16,388 | 23.4 | −6.6 | ||
| Turnout | 69,792 | ||||
| Democratic hold | |||||
See also
- United States House elections, 1966
- United States Senate election in South Carolina, 1966
- United States Senate special election in South Carolina, 1966
- South Carolina gubernatorial election, 1966
- South Carolina's congressional districts
References
- "Statistics of the Congressional Election of November 8, 1966" (PDF). clerk.house.gov. Retrieved February 11, 2024.
- "Supplemental Report of the Secretary of State to the General Assembly of South Carolina." Reports and Resolutions of South Carolina to the General Assembly of the State of South Carolina. Volume II. Columbia, SC: 1967, p. 17.
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The 1966 United States House of Representatives elections in South Carolina were held on November 8 1966 to select six Representatives for two year terms from the state of South Carolina All six incumbents were re elected and the composition of the state delegation remained five Democrats and one Republican 1966 United States House of Representatives elections in South Carolina 1964 November 8 1966 1966 11 08 1968 All 6 South Carolina seats to the United States House of Representatives Majority party Minority party Party Democratic Republican Last election 6 0 Seats before 5 1 Seats won 5 1 Seat change Popular vote 257 193 106 775 Percentage 70 60 29 31 Swing 17 66 18 13 District results Democratic 50 60 60 70 90 100 Republican 60 70 South Carolina congressional districts 1962 to 1970 1st district 2nd district 3rd district 4th district 5th district 6th district1st congressional districtIncumbent Democratic Congressman L Mendel Rivers of the 1st congressional district in office since 1941 was unopposed in his bid for re election General election results The template below Election box majority is being considered for deletion See templates for discussion to help reach a consensus South Carolina s 1st congressional district election results 1966 Party Candidate Votes Democratic L Mendel Rivers incumbent 59 055 100 0 0 4 Majority 59 055 100 0 0 8 Turnout 59 055 Democratic hold2nd congressional districtIncumbent Republican Congressman Albert Watson of the 2nd congressional district in office since 1963 defeated Democratic challenger Fred LeClercq General election results The template below Election box majority is being considered for deletion See templates for discussion to help reach a consensus South Carolina s 2nd congressional district election results 1966 Party Candidate Votes Republican Albert Watson incumbent 48 742 64 3 64 3 Democratic Fred LeClercq 27 013 35 7 61 9 Majority 21 729 28 6 66 6 Turnout 75 755 Republican hold3rd congressional districtIncumbent Democratic Congressman William Jennings Bryan Dorn of the 3rd congressional district in office since 1951 defeated Republican challenger John Grisso General election results The template below Election box majority is being considered for deletion See templates for discussion to help reach a consensus South Carolina s 3rd congressional district election results 1966 Party Candidate Votes Democratic William J B Dorn incumbent 42 874 57 8 42 1 Republican John Grisso 31 331 42 2 42 2 Majority 11 543 15 6 84 2 Turnout 74 205 Democratic hold4th congressional districtIncumbent Democratic Congressman Robert T Ashmore of the 4th congressional district in office since 1953 was unopposed in his bid for re election General election results The template below Election box majority is being considered for deletion See templates for discussion to help reach a consensus South Carolina s 4th congressional district election results 1966 Party Candidate Votes Democratic Robert T Ashmore incumbent 43 611 100 0 0 0 Majority 43 611 100 0 0 0 Turnout 43 611 Democratic hold5th congressional districtIncumbent Democratic Congressman Thomas S Gettys of the 5th congressional district in office since 1964 was unopposed in his bid for re election General election results The template below Election box majority is being considered for deletion See templates for discussion to help reach a consensus South Carolina s 5th congressional district election results 1966 Party Candidate Votes Democratic Thomas S Gettys incumbent 41 550 99 2 32 1 No party Write Ins 345 0 8 0 8 Majority 41 205 98 4 64 2 Turnout 41 895 Democratic hold6th congressional districtIncumbent Democratic Congressman John L McMillan of the 6th congressional district in office since 1939 defeated Republican challenger Archie C Odom General election results The template below Election box majority is being considered for deletion See templates for discussion to help reach a consensus South Carolina s 6th congressional district election results 1966 Party Candidate Votes Democratic John L McMillan incumbent 43 090 61 7 3 3 Republican Archie C Odom 26 702 38 3 3 3 Majority 16 388 23 4 6 6 Turnout 69 792 Democratic holdSee alsoUnited States House elections 1966 United States Senate election in South Carolina 1966 United States Senate special election in South Carolina 1966 South Carolina gubernatorial election 1966 South Carolina s congressional districtsReferences Statistics of the Congressional Election of November 8 1966 PDF clerk house gov Retrieved February 11 2024 Supplemental Report of the Secretary of State to the General Assembly of South Carolina Reports and Resolutions of South Carolina to the General Assembly of the State of South Carolina Volume II Columbia SC 1967 p 17