South Carolina State House District 121

Tue, Nov 3 · Represented by Michael Rivers Democratic · Member list as of Oct 28Michael Rivers isn’t on the ballot for this seat

Shannon N DeLoachDemocratic

Last result · 2024 general: Michael Rivers (D) 58.0, Shelley Gay Yuhas (R) 41.9

Shelley Gay YuhasRepublican

Earlier results: Michael Rivers (Democratic) won by 14.7 points, 2022Michael Rivers (Democratic) won by 26.7 points, 2020, older linesAll 26 elections

Past results

Votes for listed candidates: 17,080
Election day: November 5, 2024
District map: Same as today

South Carolina House of Representatives District 121, 1974 to 2024, 2024, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticMichael RiversWonName as filed: Michael F. Rivers Sr.	Democratic	9,91358.0%	58.0%
RepublicanShelley Gay Yuhas	Republican	7,14941.9%	41.9%
Scattered write-ins	Write-in	180.1%	0.1%

Votes for listed candidates: 11,377
Election day: November 8, 2022
District map: Same as today

South Carolina House of Representatives District 121, 1974 to 2024, 2022, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticMichael RiversWon(incumbent)Name as filed: Michael F. Rivers Sr.	Democratic	6,52357.3%	57.3%
RepublicanEric J. Erickson	Republican	4,84842.6%	42.6%
Scattered write-ins	Write-in	60.1%	0.1%

Votes for listed candidates: 17,357
Election day: November 3, 2020
District map: Older district map (2012 to 2021)

South Carolina House of Representatives District 121, 1974 to 2024, 2020, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticMichael RiversWon(incumbent)Name as filed: Michael F. Rivers Sr.	Democratic	10,98663.3%	63.3%
RepublicanEric Erickson	Republican	6,35836.6%	36.6%
Scattered write-ins	Write-in	130.1%	0.1%

Votes for listed candidates: 9,440
Election day: November 6, 2018
District map: Older district map (2012 to 2021)

South Carolina House of Representatives District 121, 1974 to 2024, 2018, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticMichael RiversWon(incumbent)Name as filed: Michael F. Rivers Sr.	Democratic	9,440100.0%	100.0%

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: 17,080
Election day: November 5, 2024
District map: Same as today

South Carolina House of Representatives District 121, 1974 to 2024, 2024, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticMichael RiversWonName as filed: Michael F. Rivers Sr.	Democratic	9,91358.0%	58.0%
RepublicanShelley Gay Yuhas	Republican	7,14941.9%	41.9%
Scattered write-ins	Write-in	180.1%	0.1%

Votes for listed candidates: 11,377
Election day: November 8, 2022
District map: Same as today

South Carolina House of Representatives District 121, 1974 to 2024, 2022, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticMichael RiversWon(incumbent)Name as filed: Michael F. Rivers Sr.	Democratic	6,52357.3%	57.3%
RepublicanEric J. Erickson	Republican	4,84842.6%	42.6%
Scattered write-ins	Write-in	60.1%	0.1%

Votes for listed candidates: 17,357
Election day: November 3, 2020
District map: Older district map (2012 to 2021)

South Carolina House of Representatives District 121, 1974 to 2024, 2020, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticMichael RiversWon(incumbent)Name as filed: Michael F. Rivers Sr.	Democratic	10,98663.3%	63.3%
RepublicanEric Erickson	Republican	6,35836.6%	36.6%
Scattered write-ins	Write-in	130.1%	0.1%

Votes for listed candidates: 9,440
Election day: November 6, 2018
District map: Older district map (2012 to 2021)

South Carolina House of Representatives District 121, 1974 to 2024, 2018, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticMichael RiversWon(incumbent)Name as filed: Michael F. Rivers Sr.	Democratic	9,440100.0%	100.0%

Votes for listed candidates: 14,727
Election day: November 8, 2016
District map: Older district map (2012 to 2021)

South Carolina House of Representatives District 121, 1974 to 2024, 2016, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticMichael RiversWonName as filed: Michael F. Rivers Sr.	Democratic	9,09261.7%	61.7%
RepublicanJames Broderick	Republican	5,61738.1%	38.1%
Scattered write-ins	Write-in	180.1%	0.1%

Votes for listed candidates: 7,777
Election day: November 4, 2014
District map: Older district map (2012 to 2021)

South Carolina House of Representatives District 121, 1974 to 2024, 2014, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticKenneth F. HodgesWon(incumbent)	Democratic	7,66598.6%	98.6%
Scattered write-ins	Write-in	1121.4%	1.4%

Votes for listed candidates: 12,174
Election day: November 6, 2012
District map: Older district map (2012 to 2021)

South Carolina House of Representatives District 121, 1974 to 2024, 2012, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticKenneth F. HodgesWon(incumbent)	Democratic	12,08899.3%	99.3%
Scattered write-ins	Write-in	860.7%	0.7%

Votes for listed candidates: 6,557
Election day: November 2, 2010
District map: Older district map (2002 to 2011)

South Carolina House of Representatives District 121, 1974 to 2024, 2010, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticKenneth F. HodgesWon(incumbent)	Democratic	6,48098.8%	98.8%
Scattered write-ins	Write-in	771.2%	1.2%

Votes for listed candidates: 10,983
Election day: November 4, 2008
District map: Older district map (2002 to 2011)

South Carolina House of Representatives District 121, 1974 to 2024, 2008, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticKenneth F. HodgesWon(incumbent)	Democratic	7,80871.1%	71.1%
RepublicanN. Bonnie Adams	Republican	3,17528.9%	28.9%

Votes for listed candidates: 5,885
Election day: November 7, 2006
District map: Older district map (2002 to 2011)

South Carolina House of Representatives District 121, 1974 to 2024, 2006, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticKenneth F. HodgesWon	Democratic	3,80664.7%	64.7%
RepublicanBobby Charles Mayes	Republican	2,07935.3%	35.3%

South Carolina House of Representatives District 121, 1974 to 2024, 2004, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticWalter P. LloydWon(incumbent)	Democratic	6,968100.0%	100.0%

Votes for listed candidates: 6,481
Election day: November 5, 2002
District map: Older district map (2002 to 2011)

South Carolina House of Representatives District 121, 1974 to 2024, 2002, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticWalter P. LloydWon(incumbent)	Democratic	4,30466.4%	66.4%
RepublicanNaomi Bonnie Adams	Republican	2,17733.6%	33.6%

South Carolina House of Representatives District 121, 1974 to 2024, 2000, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticWalter P. LloydWon(incumbent)	Democratic	6,267100.0%	100.0%

South Carolina House of Representatives District 121, 1974 to 2024, 1998, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticWalter P. LloydWon(incumbent)	Democratic	4,975100.0%	100.0%

Votes for listed candidates: 9,120
Election day: November 5, 1996
District map: Older district map (1992 to 2001)

South Carolina House of Representatives District 121, 1974 to 2024, 1996, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticWalter P. LloydWon(incumbent)	Democratic	5,78663.4%	63.4%
RepublicanIke S. Cheves	Republican	3,33436.6%	36.6%

Votes for listed candidates: 7,538
Election day: November 8, 1994
District map: Older district map (1992 to 2001)

South Carolina House of Representatives District 121, 1974 to 2024, 1994, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticWalter P. LloydWon	Democratic	4,26656.6%	56.6%
RepublicanMary Anne Cannady	Republican	3,27243.4%	43.4%

Votes for listed candidates: 8,154
Election day: November 3, 1992
District map: Older district map (1992 to 2001)

South Carolina House of Representatives District 121, 1974 to 2024, 1992, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticJames P. HarrelsonWon	Democratic	4,48355.0%	55.0%
RepublicanIke S. Cheves	Republican	3,67145.0%	45.0%

Votes for listed candidates: 6,417
Election day: November 6, 1990
District map: Older district map (1982 to 1991)

South Carolina House of Representatives District 121, 1974 to 2024, 1990, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticJackson V. GregoryWon(incumbent)	Democratic	3,60656.2%	56.2%
RepublicanRudi M. Gresham	Republican	2,81143.8%	43.8%

Votes for listed candidates: 6,061
Election day: November 8, 1988
District map: Older district map (1982 to 1991)

South Carolina House of Representatives District 121, 1974 to 2024, 1988, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticJackson V. GregoryWon(incumbent)	Democratic	6,05499.9%	99.9%
Scattered write-ins	Write-in	70.1%	0.1%

Votes for listed candidates: 5,111
Election day: November 4, 1986
District map: Older district map (1982 to 1991)

South Carolina House of Representatives District 121, 1974 to 2024, 1986, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticJackson V. GregoryWon(incumbent)	Democratic	5,10499.9%	99.9%
Scattered write-ins	Write-in	70.1%	0.1%

South Carolina House of Representatives District 121, 1974 to 2024, 1984, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticJackson V. GregoryWon(incumbent)	Democratic	8,144100.0%	100.0%

Votes for listed candidates: 5,672
Election day: November 2, 1982
District map: Older district map (1982 to 1991)

South Carolina House of Representatives District 121, 1974 to 2024, 1982, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticJackson V. GregoryWon(incumbent)	Democratic	5,66399.8%	99.8%
Scattered write-ins	Write-in	90.2%	0.2%

South Carolina House of Representatives District 121, 1974 to 2024, 1980, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticJackson V. GregoryWon	Democratic	5,453100.0%	100.0%

Votes for listed candidates: 4,886
Election day: November 7, 1978
District map: Older district map (1974 to 1981)

South Carolina House of Representatives District 121, 1974 to 2024, 1978, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticPeden McLeodWon(incumbent)	Democratic	4,884100.0%	100.0%
Scattered write-ins	Write-in	20.0%	0.0%

South Carolina House of Representatives District 121, 1974 to 2024, 1976, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticPeden McLeodWon(incumbent)	Democratic	6,094100.0%	100.0%

Votes for listed candidates: 4,374
Election day: November 4, 1974
District map: Older district map (1974 to 1981)

South Carolina House of Representatives District 121, 1974 to 2024, 1974, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticPeden McLeodWon(incumbent)	Democratic	4,36999.9%	99.9%
Scattered write-ins	Write-in	50.1%	0.1%

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.

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