State House of Representatives District 120 in South Carolina State House District 120, South Carolina

2026 Primary Election

• William Weston J Newton — Incumbent State Representative in Bluffton, SC

  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.

• Debbie Subera-Wiggin — Candidate for State House of Representatives in SC

  Debbie Subera-Wiggin is a Democratic candidate for the South Carolina House of Representatives, District 120, in the 2026 election. She is campaigning on a platform of "real change" to improve lives and strengthen communities. Her key policy positions include investing in schools and supporting teachers, ensuring women's rights to make their own health choices, protecting the coastal environment, and promoting affordable opportunity for all. Her Democratic primary election, scheduled for June 9, 2026, was canceled, and she advanced without appearing on the ballot. She will face incumbent Weston Newton in the general election.