South Carolina became the 8th state on May 23, 1788.
Its civic profile is shaped by the Lowcountry, Midlands, Upstate, coastal history, agriculture, ports, tourism, military installations, manufacturing, universities, and civil-rights history. Public decisions about schools, roads, flooding, health care, workforce development, housing, and growth can look different in Charleston, Columbia, Greenville, rural counties, and coastal communities. Below this context sit the practical tools: South Carolina’s delegation, state government, and where to verify both.
While I breathe, I hope / Prepared in mind and resources
State Motto
South Carolina's voice in Congress.
Every state has two senators. Its number of representatives is set by population and can change after each census.
South Carolina's Delegation
Choose a member to see their contact information, congressional work, and committee assignments.
Senator
Darline Graham (Republican)
Senator
Tim Scott (Republican)
District 1
Nancy Mace (Republican)
District 2
Joe Wilson (Republican)
District 3
Sheri Biggs (Republican)
District 4
William Timmons (Republican)
District 5
Ralph Norman (Republican)
District 6
James Clyburn (Democrat)
District 7
Russell Fry (Republican)
The states are the laboratories of democracy.
Justice Louis BrandeisState Leadership
Governor
Henry McMaster (Republican)
Lieutenant Governor
Pamela Evette (Republican)
Quick Facts
Capital
Columbia
Population
Approximately 5.57 million
Electoral votes
9
Congressional districts
7
Official Links
Use these sources to check current state records, filings, elections, and public notices.
