State House of Representatives District 74 in South Carolina State House District 74, South Carolina

2026 Primary Election

• James T Rutherford — Incumbent State House Representative, State House Minority Leader in SC

  James T. Rutherford, also known as Todd, is an incumbent Democratic member of the South Carolina House of Representatives, serving District 74 since 1998. An attorney by profession, he earned his undergraduate degree from Howard University in 1992 and a law degree from the University of South Carolina in 1996. He has served as State House Minority Leader since 2021 and sits on the House Ethics and Ways and Means committees. Rutherford is seeking re-election to his seat in the 2026 election, although the Democratic primary for this office has been canceled.

• Collin Shelton — Candidate for State House of Representatives in Columbia, SC

  Collin Shelton is a Republican candidate running for election to the South Carolina House of Representatives to represent District 74. The Republican primary for this office, scheduled for June 9, 2026, was canceled, allowing Shelton to advance without appearing on the ballot. He will face incumbent James Rutherford, a Democrat, in the general election on November 3, 2026. Shelton resides in Columbia, South Carolina. No specific policy positions or detailed professional background were available in the provided search results.