South Carolina State House District 116

Current seat holder: James E. Teeple.

Clay N. Middleton

Clay N. Middleton is a Democratic candidate for the South Carolina House of Representatives in District 116 (CHARLESTON,COLLETON) on the November 3, 2026 general election ballot. Middleton was a member of the Democratic National Committee from South Carolina during the 2020 election cycle.

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“Affordability & Livability With two young sons, my wife and I see every day how rising costs squeeze families. Groceries, health care, and property taxes keep going up, but our wages aren’t changing. District 116 cannot afford to price out the families that make it a community.” (Campaign Website)
“With two young sons, my wife and I see every day how rising costs squeeze families. Groceries, health care, and property taxes keep going up, but our wages aren’t changing. District 116 cannot afford to price out the families that make it a community.” (Campaign Website)

James Teeple

James Teeple is an incumbent Republican member of the South Carolina House of Representatives representing House District 116 (CHARLESTON,COLLETON). According to the South Carolina Legislature official member biography, James Teeple's professional background is listed as Owner, Chistian Childcare Ctrs. and Education and education includes Missouri St. Univ., B.S., 2006. In the 126th South Carolina General Assembly, James Teeple serves on the House Education and Public Works; Regulations, Admin. Procedures, Artificial Intelligence and Cybersecurity committees.

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“Knock doors, make calls, host a sign or write a check. Every hour helps us keep delivering for the Lowcountry.” (Campaign Website)

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