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Politics in Burton

Who represents Burton

Burton is represented in Congress by Senators Tim Scott and Darline Graham and Representative Nancy Mace. Henry McMaster is governor.

Tim ScottNancy Mace9 people represent Burton →
Election Day31days to goTuesday, November 3, 2026
Your representatives
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in Washington and South Carolina

What stands out about civic life in Burton

Read from the official results and the seats below. Party is shown as the official record.

★ What stands out · In South Carolina

Who represents Burton in state government

The governor, and the legislators whose districts cover Burton.

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Henry McMasterGovernor of South CarolinaRepublican · Since 2017Website ↗803-734-2100
State Senate · District 45 Covers about 72% of Burton
Margie Bright MatthewsState SenatorDemocratWebsite ↗Email
State Senate · District 43 Covers about 28% of Burton
Chip CampsenState SenatorRepublicanWebsite ↗Email
State House · District 121 Covers about 57% of Burton
Michael RiversState RepresentativeDemocratWebsite ↗Email
State House · District 120 Covers about 25% of Burton
Weston NewtonState RepresentativeRepublicanWebsite ↗Email
State House · District 124 Covers about 18% of Burton
Shannon EricksonState RepresentativeRepublicanWebsite ↗Email

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Elections · 2024 general election

How Beaufort County voted in 2024

Official results for all of Beaufort County. Burton’s own results aren’t published in a form we can match to the town exactly, so these are the county’s.

President104,403 votes
Donald J TrumpRepublican56.6%
Kamala D HarrisDemocrat42.1%
Others1.2%

South Carolina: Trump 58.2%, Harris 40.4%

U.S. House · South Carolina's 1st District390,777 votes
Nancy MacERepublican58.2%
Michael B MooreDemocrat41.6%
Others0.2%

Whole-district result

DemocratRepublicanLibertarianIndependent / other

Percentages are of votes for candidates; blank and spoiled ballots aren’t counted. Party colors are neutral on purpose.

On your ballot

Election Day is November 3: 31 days away

What South Carolina voters decide this November, and how to take part.

On the November 2026 ballot in South Carolina
  • U.S. SenateOne of South Carolina’s two seats (now Tim Scott, Darline Graham)
  • U.S. HouseEvery seat, every two years (now Nancy Mace)
  • GovernorNow Henry McMaster
  • State legislatureThe 5 seats that cover Burton are listed below

Plus local offices and questions. Your sample ballot from the town or state has the final list.

How to vote in Burton
  • Register or check your registration at vote.gov.
  • Ask the town clerk about absentee ballots and early voting.
  • Bring the ID your state asks for.

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In Washington

Who represents Burton in Congress

Two senators for all of South Carolina, and one House member for the district.

U.S. Senate Both senators represent all of South Carolina
Tim Scott
Tim ScottU.S. SenatorRepublican · Since 2013Website ↗202-224-6121
Darline GrahamU.S. SenatorRepublican · Since 2026Website ↗202-224-5972
U.S. House · South Carolina's 1st District
Nancy Mace
Nancy MaceU.S. RepresentativeRepublican · Since 2021Website ↗202-225-3176

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Sources: election results from the MIT Election Data + Science Lab, official 2024 precinct returns (statewide totals from its official state files); percentages are of votes for candidates. Congressional and state legislative districts: U.S. Census Bureau (119th Congress, 2024 state districts), matched to Burton by land area. Members of Congress: the congress-legislators project (portraits public domain). Governors and state legislators: Open States. Local officials: Open States and Wikidata. Turnout = votes for president per adult resident (Census), a rough guide, not official turnout.

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