US Reps. Wilson and Timmons each beat 2 GOP challengers. Clyburn cruises toward 18th term.

Three of South Carolina's seven representatives had primary opponents. Two Republicans running for governor created vacancies.

By: Skylar Laird

Outlets: South Carolina Daily Gazette

Published: June 9, 2026

Words: 1,082

Last Updated: 1 day, 15 hours ago

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COLUMBIA — Three of South Carolina’s congressional incumbents easily defeated their primary challengers, while the state’s most crowded contest headed to a runoff.

U.S. Reps. Joe Wilson and Willliam Timmons each beat two Republican challengers to advance to November. Both had Trump’s endorsement.

When The Associated Press called both races around 8:30 p.m., Wilson was winning with 75% of the vote, while Timmons had 68%.

Wilson defeated Sam Gibbons, a veteran who teaches …

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