U.S. House of Representatives District 6 in Congressional District 6, South Carolina

2026 Primary Election

• James E Clyburn — Incumbent U.S. Representative in SC

  James E. Clyburn, born in Sumter, South Carolina, is a U.S. Representative for South Carolina's 6th Congressional District, first elected in 1992 and currently serving his 17th term. A graduate of South Carolina State, he began his career as a teacher and later served as the first African American advisor to a South Carolina governor, then as Human Affairs Commissioner. He has held significant leadership roles including Assistant Democratic Leader and House Majority Whip. Clyburn prioritizes improving rural airport infrastructure, preserving historic Black colleges, establishing national heritage sites, and protecting voting rights, expressing concern over rulings that dismantle the 1965 Voting Rights Act. He is also involved in co-hosting the Congressional Civil Rights Pilgrimage.

• Frederick R Goodwin — Candidate for U.S. House of Representatives in SC

  Frederick R. Goodwin is a Democratic candidate seeking election to the U.S. House of Representatives, representing South Carolina's 6th Congressional District in the 2026 election cycle. He officially filed his candidacy with the South Carolina Election Commission on March 30, 2026. Goodwin is actively running in the Democratic primary, which is set for June 9, 2026, where he is challenging incumbent Jim Clyburn. His current campaign unfolds amid discussions of a new congressional redistricting plan in South Carolina, a proposal that could reshape the 6th District and potentially postpone the primary elections. Goodwin previously ran for Santee Town Council in November 2025.

• Joseph P Oddo — Candidate for U.S. House of Representatives in Charleston, SC

  Joseph Oddo, also known as Joe, is a candidate for the U.S. House, seeking to represent South Carolina's 6th Congressional District. A member of the Alliance Party, he successfully advanced from the party's convention on April 25, 2026. He is slated to appear on the ballot for the general election scheduled for November 3, 2026. He represents the Alliance Party, which is described as an independent party, in his bid for federal office.

• John A Peterson — Candidate for U.s. House of Representatives in SC

  John Peterson, a Republican, is campaigning for the U.S. House to represent South Carolina's 6th Congressional District in the 2026 election. He earned a bachelor's degree from the State University of New York at Brockport. Running as a "Common Sense Conservative," his platform prioritizes being tough on crime to protect law-abiding citizens and keep violent criminals off the street. He advocates for fiscally conservative policies to cut spending, reduce inflation, and lower the national debt. Peterson also champions free and fair elections, including requiring voter ID, and aims to uncover fraud, waste, and abuse in government, alongside supporting DOGE.

• Maurice Washington — Insurance and financial advisor in Charleston, SC

  Maurice Washington is a Republican candidate running for the U.S. House to represent South Carolina's 6th Congressional District in the 2026 election. Born and raised in Charleston, South Carolina, he earned a B.S. in Psychology from South Carolina State University. He previously served on the Charleston City Council from 1991 to 1999 and worked for about 30 years as an insurance and financial advisor. A conservative Republican, Washington supports lowering taxes, cutting government spending, and using targeted tax incentives. He also advocates for expanding access to capital for small businesses, strengthening career and technical education, pushing for term limits, and increasing healthcare transparency.