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South Carolina · South Carolina House District 61 · Updated Oct 16, 2026

Carla Schuessler

RepublicanIncumbent

2026 race · South Carolina House District 61

>99% chance of winning · race rated Solid R

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99% chance of winning · race rated Solid R

1%99%
● Carol Goodman● Carla SchuesslerINCAlso: David Herndon (L)
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Background

Current office
South Carolina House of Representatives, HD-61
Past races on file
2 (2 won)

Links: Candidate list (source)

Electoral history

Earlier races in South Carolina, newest first, matched by name in the results archive.

  1. 2024

    House of Representatives · HD-61 Nov 5, 2024

    R · 100.0% · 13,645 votes

    Won
  2. 2022

    House of Representatives · HD-61 Nov 8, 2022

    R · 69.3% · 8,373 votes

    Won

Opponents in 2026