Clay N Middleton

Clay N Middleton is a candidate for State House of Representatives District 116 Primary Election in 2026 in South Carolina State House District 116, South Carolina.

Battalion Commander, South Carolina Army National Guard in Charleston, SC

Also running: Radia L Baxter, David W Bell, James E Teeple.

Clay N. Middleton, a Charleston native, is a Democratic candidate for the South Carolina House of Representatives District 116. A Burke High School alumnus and The Citadel graduate, Middleton serves as a Lieutenant Colonel and Battalion Commander in the South Carolina Army National Guard, a combat veteran, and a Bronze Star recipient. He previously served on the Democratic National Committee. Middleton is running to bring a practical, solution-oriented approach to the state house, focusing on unifying District 116 and addressing quality of life issues. His platform includes higher teacher pay, public school support, infrastructure improvements, natural resource protection, and Medicaid expansion. He is endorsed by U.S. Rep. James Clyburn.