South Carolina
6 seats: 4R, 2D R 55
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Democrats' projected performance dropped in every U.S. House district in South
Carolina in 1996, but may have rebounded in 1998, given their victories in
statewide elections for the U.S. Senate and governor. Still, Democrats have little chance
of gaining House seats, and John Spratt remains vulnerable.
1. OPEN [Mark Sanford, R, 1994] |
Comfortable |
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['98: 91 U |
'96: 96 U |
'94: 66 |
'92: 66] |
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R 62 |
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2. Floyd Spence (R), 1970 |
Comfortable |
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'98: 58 |
'96: 90 U |
'94: 100 |
'92: 88 U |
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R 58 |
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3. Lindsey Graham (R), 1994 |
Landslide |
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'98: 100 |
'96: 60 |
'94: 60 |
['92: D 61] |
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R 60 |
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4. James Demint (R), 1998 |
Uncontested |
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'98: 58 |
['96: R 71 |
'94: R 73 |
'92: R 50] |
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R 62 |
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5. John Spratt (D), 1982 |
Vulnerable |
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'98: 58 |
'96: 54 |
'94: 52 |
'92: 61 |
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R 53 |
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6. James Clyburn (D), 1992 |
Landslide |
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'98: 73 |
'96: 69 |
'94: 64 |
'92: 65 |
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D 67 |
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South Carolina's results 1982 to 1998
Facts in Focus for South Carolina 1982 to 1998
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