Elected officials
Who represents South Carolina
South Carolina's congressional delegation, state legislature, and statewide officials — and which party controls state government.
Balance of power (as of 2026)
Who controls South Carolina's government
State SenateRepublican
State HouseRepublican
GovernorHenry McMaster (Republican)
GovernmentRepublican trifecta
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Who represents South Carolina in Congress?
South Carolina is represented by two U.S. senators and its U.S. House delegation. See the senators and representatives pages for the current members, their parties, and how the delegation votes.
Which party controls South Carolina's state government?
The balance-of-power summary on this page shows the most recent control of the South Carolina House, Senate, and governorship, and whether the state is under single-party (trifecta) or divided government.