State House of Representatives District 82 in South Carolina State House District 82, South Carolina

2026 Primary Election

• William Clyburn — Incumbent South Carolina House of Representatives in SC

  William "Bill" Clyburn is a veteran legislator serving in the South Carolina House of Representatives, representing District 82, a position he has held since 1994. A member of the Democratic Party, he is seeking re-election in the 2026 South Carolina Primary Election. Clyburn brings a background as a public relations consultant, and prior experience as a school principal, as well as serving on both the Aiken City and Aiken County Councils. He champions education, rural development, and job creation in the statehouse. He holds a B.S. from Allen University and an M.Ed. from the University of South Carolina.

• Suzanne I Spurgeon — Candidate for State House of Representatives in SC

  Suzanne "Suzy" Spurgeon is a Republican candidate seeking election to the South Carolina House of Representatives, representing District 82. She is slated to appear on the general election ballot on November 3, 2026, where she will challenge incumbent William Clyburn Sr. As a Republican, she advanced to the general election after the primary for her district was canceled. Her campaign has reported initial financial activity, though specific policy positions or endorsements have not yet been identified through publicly available surveys or campaign materials.