South Carolina State House District 120

Tue, Nov 3 · Represented by Weston Newton Republican · Member list as of Oct 28

Weston NewtonRepublican · Incumbent14 years since first win

Last result · 2024 general: Weston Newton (R) 66.7, Kate Creech (D) 33.2

Debbie Subera-WigginDemocratic

Earlier results: Weston Newton (Republican) was unopposed, 2022Weston Newton (Republican) was unopposed, 2020, older linesAll 26 elections

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Past results

Votes for listed candidates: 26,537
Election day: November 5, 2024
District map: Same as today

South Carolina House of Representatives District 120, 1974 to 2024, 2024, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanWeston NewtonWon	Republican	17,69666.7%	66.7%
DemocraticKate Creech	Democratic	8,82033.2%	33.2%
Scattered write-ins	Write-in	210.1%	0.1%

Votes for listed candidates: 13,615
Election day: November 8, 2022
District map: Same as today

South Carolina House of Representatives District 120, 1974 to 2024, 2022, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanWeston NewtonWon(incumbent)	Republican	13,42798.6%	98.6%
Scattered write-ins	Write-in	1881.4%	1.4%

Votes for listed candidates: 18,761
Election day: November 3, 2020
District map: Older district map (2012 to 2021)

South Carolina House of Representatives District 120, 1974 to 2024, 2020, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanWeston NewtonWon(incumbent)	Republican	18,31397.6%	97.6%
Scattered write-ins	Write-in	4482.4%	2.4%

Votes for listed candidates: 16,845
Election day: November 6, 2018
District map: Older district map (2012 to 2021)

South Carolina House of Representatives District 120, 1974 to 2024, 2018, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanWeston NewtonWon(incumbent)	Republican	10,80664.2%	64.2%
DemocraticRyan Martz	Democratic	6,03935.9%	35.9%

2024: MEDSL 2024 official precinct returns (individual_states zips), retrieved Oct 28, 2026. Compiled by MIT Election Data and Science Lab (MEDSL) from official returns; not an official source
1974 to 2022: State Legislative Election Returns, 1967-2022 (Carl Klarner, Harvard Dataverse), retrieved Oct 28, 2026. Compiled by Carl Klarner (Harvard Dataverse) from official returns; not an official source

Last contest in this district on file: 2024.

All elections (26 for this seat)

Votes for listed candidates: 26,537
Election day: November 5, 2024
District map: Same as today

South Carolina House of Representatives District 120, 1974 to 2024, 2024, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanWeston NewtonWon	Republican	17,69666.7%	66.7%
DemocraticKate Creech	Democratic	8,82033.2%	33.2%
Scattered write-ins	Write-in	210.1%	0.1%

Votes for listed candidates: 13,615
Election day: November 8, 2022
District map: Same as today

South Carolina House of Representatives District 120, 1974 to 2024, 2022, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanWeston NewtonWon(incumbent)	Republican	13,42798.6%	98.6%
Scattered write-ins	Write-in	1881.4%	1.4%

Votes for listed candidates: 18,761
Election day: November 3, 2020
District map: Older district map (2012 to 2021)

South Carolina House of Representatives District 120, 1974 to 2024, 2020, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanWeston NewtonWon(incumbent)	Republican	18,31397.6%	97.6%
Scattered write-ins	Write-in	4482.4%	2.4%

Votes for listed candidates: 16,845
Election day: November 6, 2018
District map: Older district map (2012 to 2021)

South Carolina House of Representatives District 120, 1974 to 2024, 2018, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanWeston NewtonWon(incumbent)	Republican	10,80664.2%	64.2%
DemocraticRyan Martz	Democratic	6,03935.9%	35.9%

Votes for listed candidates: 14,176
Election day: November 8, 2016
District map: Older district map (2012 to 2021)

South Carolina House of Representatives District 120, 1974 to 2024, 2016, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanWeston NewtonWon(incumbent)	Republican	14,02298.9%	98.9%
Scattered write-ins	Write-in	1541.1%	1.1%

Votes for listed candidates: 8,232
Election day: November 4, 2014
District map: Older district map (2012 to 2021)

South Carolina House of Representatives District 120, 1974 to 2024, 2014, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanWeston NewtonWon(incumbent)	Republican	8,15699.1%	99.1%
Scattered write-ins	Write-in	760.9%	0.9%

Votes for listed candidates: 12,088
Election day: November 6, 2012
District map: Older district map (2012 to 2021)

South Carolina House of Representatives District 120, 1974 to 2024, 2012, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanWeston NewtonWon	Republican	11,92898.7%	98.7%
Scattered write-ins	Write-in	1601.3%	1.3%

Votes for listed candidates: 10,737
Election day: November 2, 2010
District map: Older district map (2002 to 2011)

South Carolina House of Representatives District 120, 1974 to 2024, 2010, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticBill BowersWon(incumbent)	Democratic	6,92064.5%	64.5%
RepublicanDan Lawrence	Republican	3,81035.5%	35.5%
Scattered write-ins	Write-in	70.1%	0.1%

South Carolina House of Representatives District 120, 1974 to 2024, 2008, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticBill BowersWon(incumbent)	Democratic	11,363100.0%	100.0%

Votes for listed candidates: 8,968
Election day: November 7, 2006
District map: Older district map (2002 to 2011)

South Carolina House of Representatives District 120, 1974 to 2024, 2006, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticBill BowersWon(incumbent)	Democratic	5,26758.7%	58.7%
RepublicanJoe Flowers	Republican	3,70141.3%	41.3%

South Carolina House of Representatives District 120, 1974 to 2024, 2004, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticBill BowersWon(incumbent)	Democratic	9,226100.0%	100.0%

South Carolina House of Representatives District 120, 1974 to 2024, 2002, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticBill BowersWon(incumbent)	Democratic	7,263100.0%	100.0%

Votes for listed candidates: 10,949
Election day: November 7, 2000
District map: Older district map (1992 to 2001)

South Carolina House of Representatives District 120, 1974 to 2024, 2000, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticBill BowersWon(incumbent)	Democratic	7,93572.5%	72.5%
RepublicanCharlie Drawdy Jr.	Republican	3,01427.5%	27.5%

South Carolina House of Representatives District 120, 1974 to 2024, 1998, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticBill BowersWon(incumbent)	Democratic	8,712100.0%	100.0%

Votes for listed candidates: 10,161
Election day: November 5, 1996
District map: Older district map (1992 to 2001)

South Carolina House of Representatives District 120, 1974 to 2024, 1996, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticBill BowersWon	Democratic	6,90267.9%	67.9%
RepublicanCharlie Drawdy Jr.	Republican	3,25932.1%	32.1%

South Carolina House of Representatives District 120, 1974 to 2024, 1994, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticDouglas E. McTeerWon(incumbent)	Democratic	6,418100.0%	100.0%

South Carolina House of Representatives District 120, 1974 to 2024, 1992, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticDouglas E. McTeerWon(incumbent)	Democratic	8,178100.0%	100.0%

South Carolina House of Representatives District 120, 1974 to 2024, 1990, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticDouglas E. McTeerWon(incumbent)	Democratic	7,075100.0%	100.0%

Votes for listed candidates: 7,202
Election day: November 8, 1988
District map: Older district map (1982 to 1991)

South Carolina House of Representatives District 120, 1974 to 2024, 1988, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticDouglas E. McTeerWon(incumbent)	Democratic	7,19699.9%	99.9%
Scattered write-ins	Write-in	60.1%	0.1%

Votes for listed candidates: 6,415
Election day: November 4, 1986
District map: Older district map (1982 to 1991)

South Carolina House of Representatives District 120, 1974 to 2024, 1986, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticDouglas E. McTeerWon(incumbent)	Democratic	6,41199.9%	99.9%
Scattered write-ins	Write-in	40.1%	0.1%

Votes for listed candidates: 8,268
Election day: November 6, 1984
District map: Older district map (1982 to 1991)

South Carolina House of Representatives District 120, 1974 to 2024, 1984, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticDouglas E. McTeerWon(incumbent)	Democratic	8,265100.0%	100.0%
Scattered write-ins	Write-in	30.0%	0.0%

Votes for listed candidates: 7,494
Election day: November 2, 1982
District map: Older district map (1982 to 1991)

South Carolina House of Representatives District 120, 1974 to 2024, 1982, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticDouglas E. McTeerWon(incumbent)	Democratic	7,48599.9%	99.9%
Scattered write-ins	Write-in	90.1%	0.1%

Votes for listed candidates: 8,174
Election day: November 4, 1980
District map: Older district map (1974 to 1981)

South Carolina House of Representatives District 120, 1974 to 2024, 1980, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticDouglas E. McTeerWon(incumbent)	Democratic	4,95960.7%	60.7%
OtherJames W. Fennell	Other	3,21439.3%	39.3%
Scattered write-ins	Write-in	10.0%	0.0%

Votes for listed candidates: 5,683
Election day: November 7, 1978
District map: Older district map (1974 to 1981)

South Carolina House of Representatives District 120, 1974 to 2024, 1978, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticDouglas E. McTeerWon	Democratic	4,46278.5%	78.5%
OtherWilson Tison(incumbent)	Other	1,21821.4%	21.4%
Scattered write-ins	Write-in	30.1%	0.1%

South Carolina House of Representatives District 120, 1974 to 2024, 1976, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticWilson TisonWon(incumbent)	Democratic	6,809100.0%	100.0%

Votes for listed candidates: 4,451
Election day: November 4, 1974
District map: Older district map (1974 to 1981)

South Carolina House of Representatives District 120, 1974 to 2024, 1974, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticWilson TisonWon(incumbent)	Democratic	4,43499.6%	99.6%
Scattered write-ins	Write-in	170.4%	0.4%

2024: MEDSL 2024 official precinct returns (individual_states zips), retrieved Oct 28, 2026. Compiled by MIT Election Data and Science Lab (MEDSL) from official returns; not an official source

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Sources: Census TIGERweb Legislative MapServer (120th CDs layer 0, 119th CDs layer 4, 2026 SLD upper layer 1 and lower layer 2) (US Census Bureau, public domain), retrieved Oct 28, 2026; Open Civic Data division identifiers (census_autogenerated us_sldl/us_sldu and openstates state files); also (sld-recent.json): Open Civic Data division identifiers (country-us) (CC0 (repository); also (sld-recent.json): CC0 1.0), retrieved Oct 28, 2026; Open States people (current) CSVs (CC0-1.0 (Open States people data)), retrieved Oct 28, 2026, compiled by Open States volunteers and staff (rosters from state legislature sites) from official returns, not an official source; MEDSL 2024 official precinct returns (individual_states zips) (Not stated in the GitHub repository (an earlier label said "MIT (repo)", which the repository does not support). MEDSL's Harvard Dataverse records are CC0 1.0, but these GitHub files were not checksum-matched to the Dataverse files, so CC0 is not claimed for them.), retrieved Oct 28, 2026, compiled by MIT Election Data and Science Lab (MEDSL) from official returns, not an official source; State Legislative Election Returns, 1967-2022 (Carl Klarner, Harvard Dataverse) (CC0 1.0), retrieved Oct 28, 2026, compiled by Carl Klarner (Harvard Dataverse) from official returns, not an official source.

DataState data (JSON)Sources: State Legislative Election Returns, 1967-2022 (Carl Klarner, Harvard Dataverse), DIME (ODC-BY), MEDSL 2024 official precinct returnsData as of Oct 28, 2026