South Carolina House District 85 Election Results
South Carolina House District 85 was held by Republican after the 2018 general election, a two-party margin of 32.1 points. This page covers every general election on record for this district from 1974 to 2018.
This page covers the state House (lower chamber) general election only, two-party vote totals (Democratic vs. Republican). District lines here are redrawn at least once a decade, so an older and newer election under the same district number don't necessarily cover the same voters -- see the sourcing note below.
Results by Election
| Election | Winning Party | Dem. Votes | GOP Votes | Dem. Share | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | Democratic | 3,108 | 3,007 | 50.8% | 1.6 pts |
| 1976 | Democratic | 6,009 | 2,924 | 67.3% | 34.5 pts |
| 1978 | Republican | 3,712 | 3,741 | 49.8% | 0.4 pts |
| 1980 | Democratic | 6,904 | 0 | 100.0% | 100.0 pts |
| 1982 | Republican | 2,831 | 4,315 | 39.6% | 20.8 pts |
| 1984 | Republican | 0 | 10,243 | 0.0% | 100.0 pts |
| 1986 | Republican | 2,372 | 7,300 | 24.5% | 51.0 pts |
| 1988 | Republican | 3,057 | 10,672 | 22.3% | 55.5 pts |
| 1990 | Republican | 0 | 9,349 | 0.0% | 100.0 pts |
| 1992 | Republican | 0 | 11,805 | 0.0% | 100.0 pts |
| 1994 | Republican | 0 | 10,444 | 0.0% | 100.0 pts |
| 1996 | Republican | 2,769 | 10,852 | 20.3% | 59.3 pts |
| 1998 | Republican | 2,291 | 11,488 | 16.6% | 66.8 pts |
| 2000 | Republican | 0 | 13,775 | 0.0% | 100.0 pts |
| 2002 | Republican | 0 | 11,490 | 0.0% | 100.0 pts |
| 2004 | Republican | 0 | 14,368 | 0.0% | 100.0 pts |
| 2006 | Republican | 0 | 11,081 | 0.0% | 100.0 pts |
| 2008 | Republican | 5,769 | 13,122 | 30.5% | 38.9 pts |
| 2010 | Republican | 3,950 | 11,071 | 26.3% | 47.4 pts |
| 2012 | Republican | 0 | 16,716 | 0.0% | 100.0 pts |
| 2014 | Republican | 0 | 11,902 | 0.0% | 100.0 pts |
| 2016 | Republican | 0 | 17,515 | 0.0% | 100.0 pts |
| 2018 | Republican | 6,270 | 12,196 | 34.0% | 32.1 pts |
Winning Margin Over Time
Frequently Asked Questions
Which party held South Carolina House District 85 at the 2018 election?
Republican held South Carolina House District 85 at the 2018 general election, with a two-party margin of 32.1 points.
Which parties have held South Carolina House District 85 since 1974?
Since 1974, South Carolina House District 85 has been held by: Democratic, Republican.
What was the closest two-party race on record in South Carolina House District 85?
The closest two-party margin on record for South Carolina House District 85 was 1978, at just 0.4 percentage points.