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2016Final results

2016 election for South Carolina House District 53

South Carolina House of Representatives · South Carolina

Richie Yow (R) won with 61.4% of the vote, defeating Victor K. Li (D) by 23.0 points.

Richie YowRepublican · winner · incumbent
61.4%7,672
Victor K. LiDemocrat
38.5%4,803
12,487 votes

Source: MIT Election Data and Science LabUpdated Oct 1, 2026, 4:52 AM ET

The seat over time

D − R margin in this seat's races around 2016

Races before and after

EvenD+34.22000D+3.62012R+18.82014R+23.02016R+47.62024R+31.52026

Source: MIT Election Data and Science LabUpdated Oct 1, 2026, 4:52 AM ET