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South Carolina · South Carolina House District 27 · Updated Oct 16, 2026

John MacCarthy

Democratic

2026 race · South Carolina House District 27

10% chance of winning · race rated Likely R

10%90%

15% chance of winning · race rated Likely R

15%85%
● John MacCarthy● David VaughanINC
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Background

Past races on file
1 (0 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-27 Nov 5, 2024

    D · 40.0% · 8,869 votes

    Lost

Opponents in 2026