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Politics in Newtown

Who represents Newtown

Newtown is represented in Congress by Senators Tim Scott and Darline Graham and Representative Russell Fry. Henry McMaster is governor.

Tim ScottRussell Fry6 people represent Newtown →
Election Day32days to goTuesday, November 3, 2026
Your representatives
6
in Washington and South Carolina

What stands out about civic life in Newtown

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

★ What stands out · In South Carolina

Who represents Newtown in state government

The governor, and the legislators whose districts cover Newtown.

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Henry McMasterGovernor of South CarolinaRepublican · Since 2017Website ↗803-734-2100
State Senate · District 30
Kent WilliamsState SenatorDemocratWebsite ↗Email
State House · District 55
Jackie HayesState RepresentativeDemocratWebsite ↗Email
Elections · 2024 general election

How Dillon County voted in 2024

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

President11,861 votes
Donald J TrumpRepublican55.0%
Kamala D HarrisDemocrat44.2%
Others0.8%

South Carolina: Trump 58.2%, Harris 40.4%

U.S. House · South Carolina's 7th District370,329 votes
Russell FryRepublican64.9%
Mal HymanDemocrat35.0%
Others0.1%

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: 32 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 Russell Fry)
  • GovernorNow Henry McMaster
  • State legislatureThe 2 seats that cover Newtown are listed below

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

How to vote in Newtown
  • 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 Newtown 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 7th District
Russell Fry
Russell FryU.S. RepresentativeRepublican · Since 2023Website ↗202-225-9895

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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 Newtown 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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