South Carolina State House District 74
Tue, Nov 3 · Represented by Todd Rutherford Democratic · Member list as of Oct 28
Todd RutherfordDemocratic · Incumbent10 years since first winCollin SheltonRepublican
No published poll names both candidates.Last result · 2024 general: Todd Rutherford (D) 98.4
- Last election
- Todd Rutherford (Democratic) was unopposed, 2024
- On the 2026 ballot
- 2 candidates
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Left column: RutherfordRight column: Shelton
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- LiberalCentristConservativeRutherfordNo published score for Shelton
- Years since first win
- 10
- Not available
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Candidates on the ballot
- Todd RutherfordIncumbentDemocratic
- Collin SheltonRepublican
Source: vrems.scvotes.sc.gov, dated Oct 28
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Official results for South Carolina
History (26 elections for this seat)
- Votes for listed candidates
- 12,500
- Election day
- November 5, 2024
- District map
- Older district map (2022 to 2024)
South Carolina House of Representatives District 74, 1974 to 2024, 2024, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticTodd RutherfordWon Democratic 12,30398.4% Scattered write-ins Write-in 1971.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 9,218
- Election day
- November 8, 2022
- District map
- Older district map (2022)
South Carolina House of Representatives District 74, 1974 to 2024, 2022, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticTodd RutherfordWon(incumbent) Democratic 9,08998.6% Scattered write-ins Write-in 1291.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 14,887
- Election day
- November 3, 2020
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
South Carolina House of Representatives District 74, 1974 to 2024, 2020, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticTodd RutherfordWon(incumbent) Democratic 12,32882.8% RepublicanVimalkumar Jariwala Republican 2,52617.0% Scattered write-ins Write-in 330.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 10,699
- Election day
- November 6, 2018
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
South Carolina House of Representatives District 74, 1974 to 2024, 2018, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticTodd RutherfordWon(incumbent) Democratic 9,68190.5% OtherMichael L. Block Other 1,0189.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 12,305
- Election day
- November 8, 2016
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
South Carolina House of Representatives District 74, 1974 to 2024, 2016, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticTodd RutherfordWon(incumbent) Democratic 12,17498.9% Scattered write-ins Write-in 1311.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 9,317
- Election day
- November 4, 2014
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
South Carolina House of Representatives District 74, 1974 to 2024, 2014, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJ. Todd RutherfordWon(incumbent) Democratic 8,08886.8% OtherDonna McGreevy Other 1,20712.9% Scattered write-ins Write-in 220.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 13,812
- Election day
- November 6, 2012
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
South Carolina House of Representatives District 74, 1974 to 2024, 2012, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJ. Todd RutherfordWon(incumbent) Democratic 13,75099.5% Scattered write-ins Write-in 620.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 7,384
- Election day
- November 2, 2010
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
South Carolina House of Representatives District 74, 1974 to 2024, 2010, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJ. Todd RutherfordWon(incumbent) Democratic 6,49387.9% GreenChristopher Jones Green 86611.7% Scattered write-ins Write-in 250.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 11,166
- Election day
- November 4, 2008
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
South Carolina House of Representatives District 74, 1974 to 2024, 2008, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJ. Todd RutherfordWon(incumbent) Democratic 10,15490.9% GreenAntonio Williams Green 1,0129.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 5,547
- Election day
- November 7, 2006
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
South Carolina House of Representatives District 74, 1974 to 2024, 2006, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticTodd RutherfordWon(incumbent) Democratic 5,547100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 8,959
- Election day
- November 2, 2004
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
South Carolina House of Representatives District 74, 1974 to 2024, 2004, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticTodd RutherfordWon(incumbent) Democratic 8,959100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 6,216
- Election day
- November 5, 2002
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
South Carolina House of Representatives District 74, 1974 to 2024, 2002, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticTodd RutherfordWon(incumbent) Democratic 6,216100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 5,570
- Election day
- November 7, 2000
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
South Carolina House of Representatives District 74, 1974 to 2024, 2000, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticTodd RutherfordWon(incumbent) Democratic 5,570100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 4,823
- Election day
- November 3, 1998
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
South Carolina House of Representatives District 74, 1974 to 2024, 1998, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticTodd RutherfordWon Democratic 4,823100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 6,018
- Election day
- November 5, 1996
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
South Carolina House of Representatives District 74, 1974 to 2024, 1996, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticAlma W. ByrdWon(incumbent) Democratic 5,32088.4% LibertarianJulian Griffith Libertarian 69811.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 3,604
- Election day
- November 8, 1994
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
South Carolina House of Representatives District 74, 1974 to 2024, 1994, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticAlma W. ByrdWon(incumbent) Democratic 3,604100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 5,494
- Election day
- November 3, 1992
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
South Carolina House of Representatives District 74, 1974 to 2024, 1992, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticAlma W. ByrdWon Democratic 5,494100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 2,691
- Election day
- November 6, 1990
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
South Carolina House of Representatives District 74, 1974 to 2024, 1990, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticFrank McBrideWon(incumbent) Democratic 2,691100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 4,044
- Election day
- November 8, 1988
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
South Carolina House of Representatives District 74, 1974 to 2024, 1988, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticFrank McBrideWon(incumbent) Democratic 4,044100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 3,644
- Election day
- November 4, 1986
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
South Carolina House of Representatives District 74, 1974 to 2024, 1986, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticFrank McBrideWon(incumbent) Democratic 3,644100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 4,936
- Election day
- November 6, 1984
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
South Carolina House of Representatives District 74, 1974 to 2024, 1984, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticFrank McBrideWon Democratic 4,936100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 4,421
- Election day
- November 2, 1982
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
South Carolina House of Representatives District 74, 1974 to 2024, 1982, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticTom BroadwaterWon(incumbent) Democratic 3,47878.7% RepublicanLarry R. Patterson Republican 94321.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 3,303
- Election day
- November 4, 1980
- District map
- Older district map (1974 to 1981)
South Carolina House of Representatives District 74, 1974 to 2024, 1980, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticTom BroadwaterWon Democratic 3,303100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 2,334
- Election day
- November 7, 1978
- District map
- Older district map (1974 to 1981)
South Carolina House of Representatives District 74, 1974 to 2024, 1978, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticI. S. JohnsonWon(incumbent) Democratic 2,334100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 3,140
- Election day
- November 2, 1976
- District map
- Older district map (1974 to 1981)
South Carolina House of Representatives District 74, 1974 to 2024, 1976, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticI. S. JohnsonWon(incumbent) Democratic 3,140100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 2,477
- Election day
- November 4, 1974
- District map
- Older district map (1974 to 1981)
South Carolina House of Representatives District 74, 1974 to 2024, 1974, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticI. S. JohnsonWon Democratic 2,20388.9% OtherSarah Green Samuel Other 27411.1%
- 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
- 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.
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Election Wrld. (2026). South Carolina State House District 74, election results 1974 to 2024. https://www.electionwrld.com/sc/house/74. Retrieved October 31, 2026.
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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.
District id: ocd-division/country:us/state:sc/sldl:74
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