2026 Elections · South Carolina

South Carolina's 4th Congressional District Candidates 2026

See every declared 2026 U.S. House candidate running in this South Carolina congressional district, with FEC campaign finance and where they stand on the issues.

Source:FECUpdated Oct 19, 2026Report a correction

Who is running in South Carolina's 4th Congressional District in 2026?

William Timmons (Republican), Courtney McClain (Democratic) and Jessica Ethridge (Libertarian).

  • William TimmonsRepublicanIncumbent✓ Verified
    $1.7M raised
    • Official FEC
    • Positions sourced
    See William Timmons's sponsored bills →
  • Courtney McClainDemocratic✓ Verified
    $100K raised
    • Official FEC
    • Positions sourced
  • Jessica EthridgeLibertarian✓ Verified

Where they stand

Sources under every entry. Sentences are AI-written from the linked source.

Where the candidates stand, by issue
IssueWilliam TimmonsRepublicanCourtney McClainDemocraticJessica EthridgeLibertarian
Economy & Jobs

Timmons fights to lower costs, cut wasteful spending, unleash American energy production, and stop inflation to make life more affordable for families and small businesses.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 19, 2026AI-written

Timmons votes yea on multiple bills supporting technology use, capital access, privacy protection, and small business aid.

Official recordSource ↗Verified Oct 15, 2026AI-written

McClain supports raising the federal minimum wage to a family-sustaining level, protecting Social Security, and securing federal funding for workforce development to bring high-paying jobs to her district.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 18, 2026AI-written

No public position found.

Healthcare

Timmons votes yea on acts reauthorizing healthcare programs, improving rural care, Medicaid, lowering premiums, and supporting patients.

Official recordSource ↗Verified Oct 15, 2026AI-written

McClain supports fully funding the ACA, expanding Medicare and Medicare for All, and ensuring healthcare is a right with coverage including dental, vision, and reproductive care.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 18, 2026AI-written

No public position found.

Where they differ on Healthcare: William Timmons votes yea on acts reauthorizing healthcare programs, improving rural care, Medicaid, lowering premiums, and supporting patients 1. Courtney McClain supports fully funding the ACA, expanding Medicare and Medicare for All, and ensuring healthcare is a right with coverage including dental, vision, and reproductive care 2.
Immigration

Timmons supports finishing the border wall, ending catch-and-release policies, stopping fentanyl flow, and deporting criminal illegal immigrants to secure the southern border.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 19, 2026AI-written

Timmons votes yea on multiple immigration enforcement and security bills and nay on a national emergency resolution.

Official recordSource ↗Verified Oct 15, 2026AI-written

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No public position found.

Public Safety & Crime

Timmons votes yea on bills enhancing prison staff safety, protecting privacy, veterans’ rights, cashless bail, and violent offender laws.

Official recordSource ↗Verified Oct 15, 2026AI-written

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No public position found.

Abortion

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McClain opposes restrictions on women's right to choose and advocates for equal and safe access to reproductive care in South Carolina and nationwide.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 18, 2026AI-written

No public position found.

Taxes & Government Spending

Timmons opposes reckless Washington spending and prioritizes reining in out-of-control spending to make government work better for the American people.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 19, 2026AI-written

Timmons votes yea on tax relief, budget resolutions, and multiple appropriations acts for national security, agriculture, and government spending.

Official recordSource ↗Verified Oct 15, 2026AI-written

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No public position found.

Energy & Environment

Timmons votes yea on disapproving EPA rules, diesel emissions reduction, marine conservation, battlefield protection, and fuel retailer choice acts.

Official recordSource ↗Verified Oct 15, 2026AI-written

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No public position found.

Foreign Policy & Defense

Timmons, a veteran and active Air National Guard Captain, is committed to defending the country, protecting national security, and supporting veterans.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 19, 2026AI-written

Timmons votes nay on resolutions to remove U.S. forces from hostilities and yea on defense authorization and veterans’ clinic naming bills.

Official recordSource ↗Verified Oct 15, 2026AI-written

No public position found. Check their site ↗

No public position found.

Common questions

When is the election?

The general election is on November 3, 2026.

How do the candidates differ on Healthcare?

William Timmons votes yea on acts reauthorizing healthcare programs, improving rural care, Medicaid, lowering premiums, and supporting patients. Courtney McClain supports fully funding the ACA, expanding Medicare and Medicare for All, and ensuring healthcare is a right with coverage including dental, vision, and reproductive care.