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South Carolina · South Carolina House District 116 · Updated Oct 16, 2026

Clay Middleton

Democratic

2026 race · South Carolina House District 116

79% chance of winning · race rated Lean D

79%21%

76% chance of winning · race rated Lean D

76%24%
● Clay Middleton● James E TeepleINC
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