William Weston J Newton

William Weston J Newton is a candidate for State House of Representatives District 120 Primary Election in 2026 in South Carolina State House District 120, South Carolina.

Incumbent State Representative in Bluffton, SC

Also running: Debbie Subera-Wiggin.

William Weston J. Newton is an incumbent Republican State Representative for South Carolina's 120th District, serving parts of Beaufort and Jasper Counties since 2012. A practicing attorney and partner at Jones, Simpson & Newton, P.A., he was born in Greenville in 1967. Newton, who resides in Bluffton with his wife Rose and their three children, chairs the House Judiciary Committee. He is recognized for championing legislation focused on improving education, infrastructure, public safety, economic development, and environmental conservation, and has received numerous awards and endorsements for his legislative and civic leadership. He is seeking re-election in 2026.