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The 1988 United States House of Representatives elections in South Carolina were held on November 8, 1988 to select six Representatives for two-year terms from the state of South Carolina . The primary elections for the Democrats and the Republicans were held on June 14. All six incumbents were re-elected and the composition of the state delegation remained four Democrats and two Republicans.
1988 United States House of Representatives elections in South Carolina
Majority party
Minority party
Party
Democratic
Republican
Last election
4
2
Seats won
4
2
Seat change
Popular vote
549,652
439,476
Percentage
55.43%
44.32%
Winners
Vote share
Republican
50–60%
60–70%
Democratic
50–60%
60–70%
70–80%
Winners
Democratic Hold
Republican Hold
1st congressional district
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2nd congressional district
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3rd congressional district
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4th congressional district
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Incumbent Democratic Congresswoman Liz J. Patterson of the 4th congressional district , in office since 1987, defeated Republican challenger Knox White.
Republican primary
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Republican primary
Candidate
Votes
%
Knox White
15,096
56.9
Ted Adams
11,424
43.1
General election results
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5th congressional district
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6th congressional district
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Incumbent Democratic Congressman Robin Tallon of the 6th congressional district , in office since 1983, defeated Republican challenger Bob Cunningham.
Democratic primary
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Democratic primary
Candidate
Votes
%
Robin Tallon
65,608
88.6
Luther Lighty, Jr.
8,448
11.4
Republican primary
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Republican primary
Candidate
Votes
%
Bob Cunningham
2,283
50.7
Doug Cooke
2,218
49.3
General election results
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SC‑01 results by county
SC‑02 results by county
SC‑03 results by county
SC‑04 results by county
SC‑05 results by county
SC‑06 results by county
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References
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State Election Commission (1989). Report of the South Carolina State Election Commission 1988-1989 . Columbia, SC: The Commission. p. 86.
R e t r i e v e d f r o m " https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=1988_United_States_House_of_Representatives_elections_in_South_Carolina&oldid=1225926744 "
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