South Carolina's 4th Congressional District

South Carolina's 4th Congressional District is represented by William Timmons (Republican), who has held the seat since 2019. Timmons has an overall VoteSee report card grade of C, voted in 98% of roll-call votes on bills this Congress, and votes with the Republican majority 94% of the time. The district includes Greenville, Spartanburg, and Greer. It takes in all or part of 2 counties, and 63% of residents live in Greenville County. About 765,000 people live in the district, and the median household income is $72,664.

Current Representative

William Timmons (Republican) has represented South Carolina's 4th Congressional District since 2019.

VoteSee report card grade: C
Attendance in the 119th Congress: 98% of roll-call votes on bills
Votes with the Republican majority: 94%

See William Timmons's full voting record and issue positions →

2026 Election

U.S. House: South Carolina 4th District

Winner: William Timmons.

Incumbent William Timmons is running for re-election. 3 candidates were on the Nov 3, 2026 ballot.

William Timmons (Republican), incumbent: raised $1.8M, $86K cash on hand; VoteSee report card C; 98% attendance; votes with the Republican majority 94% of the time
Courtney McClain (Democratic): raised $131K, $50K cash on hand
Jessica Ethridge (Libertarian): raised $963, $480 cash on hand

Polls: No public polls

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District Demographics

Population: 765,409
Median household income: $72,664
Median age: 38
Median home value: $275,000
Bachelor's degree or higher: 36.1%

Source: American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates, 119th Congress boundaries.

How Timmons Voted Recently

Yea on American Enrichment Deployment Act (Nov 9, 2026) — Passed
Yea on Nuclear REFUEL (Recycling Efficient Fuels Utilizing Expedited Licensing) Act (Nov 9, 2026) — Passed
Yea on Retire through Ownership Act (Sep 16, 2026) — Passed
Yea on Water Resources Development Act of 2026 (Sep 16, 2026) — Passed
Yea on Ratepayer Protection Act (Sep 16, 2026) — Passed

Breaks with the Republican majority

Aye on National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027 (Jul 21, 2026) — Failed
Aye on Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2027 (May 15, 2026) — Failed
No on Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026 (Apr 30, 2026) — Agreed to

Who Held This Seat Before

Members of Congress who previously represented South Carolina's 4th Congressional District. District lines are redrawn after each census, so earlier members may have represented a different area under this number.

Trey Gowdy — Republican (2011–2019)
Bob Inglis — Republican (2005–2011)
Jim DeMint — Republican (1999–2005)
Bob Inglis — Republican (1993–1999)
Elizabeth Patterson — Democrat (1987–1993)
Carroll Campbell — Republican (1979–1987)
James Mann — Democrat (1969–1979)
Robert Ashmore — Democrat (1953–1969)
Joseph Bryson — Democrat (1939–1955)
Gabriel Mahon — Democrat (1935–1939)
John McSwain — Democrat (1921–1937)
Samuel Nicholls — Democrat (1915–1921)

Where the District Is

South Carolina's 4th Congressional District covers 1,234 square miles of land. Boundaries are for the current (119th) Congress.

Counties

Greenville County (part): 63% of residents
Spartanburg County (part): 37% of residents

Largest communities

Greenville
Spartanburg
Greer
Mauldin
Taylors
Simpsonville (part)
Wade Hampton
Five Forks

Neighboring Districts

South Carolina's 3rd Congressional District — Sheri Biggs (Republican)
South Carolina's 5th Congressional District — Ralph Norman (Republican)
North Carolina's 11th Congressional District — Charles (Chuck) Edwards (Republican)
North Carolina's 14th Congressional District — Tim Moore (Republican)

South Carolina's U.S. Senators

Tim Scott — Republican, senior senator
Darline Graham Nordone — Republican, junior senator