South Carolina's 4th congressional district

The 4th congressional district of South Carolina is a congressional district in upstate South Carolina bordering North Carolina. It includes parts of Greenville and Spartanburg counties. The district is characterized by the two major cities of Greenville and Spartanburg.

South Carolina's 4th congressional district
South Carolina's 4th congressional district since January 3, 2013
Representative	William Timmons R–Greenville
Population (2019)	754,148[1]
Median household income	$60,731[2]
Ethnicity	68.9% White 19.1% Black 7.8% Hispanic 2.3% Asian 1.5% Two or more races 0.3% other
Cook PVI	R+14[3]

The district is one of the most conservative in the state. In the late 20th century, it has been in Republican hands since 1979, aside from a six-year stint by Democrat Liz J. Patterson, the daughter of former Senator Olin Johnston. Even before the Republicans finally took control of the seat, the 4th had been a rather conservative district. Like in most of the state, the old-line Southern Democrats began splitting their tickets as early as the 1940s. However, this area's white conservatives became increasingly willing to support Republicans at the state and local level as early as the 1970s, well before the rest of the state swung Republican. The district is a major destination for presidential candidates in election years, as South Carolina is one of the first states to hold a presidential primary.

Republican William Timmons has represented the district since January 3, 2019. He succeeded Republican Trey Gowdy who did not seek reelection.