South Carolina’s 5th Congressional District is represented by Ralph Norman (R) in the U.S. House of Representatives. The district is one of South Carolina’s seats in the 435-member House of Representatives. After the 2020 Census, the average congressional district had 761,169 people, according to the U.S. Census Bureau, and these district boundaries were drawn during the redistricting cycle that followed.
Congressional representatives serve two-year terms and face election every even-numbered year. The next election for this seat will take place on November 3, 2026.
Population
745,996
Median Household Income
$67,972
Population and income: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2019 to 2023, for district lines in effect on January 1, 2023.
Partisan Lean
R+23
2024 presidential margin (Trump vs Harris). Source: The Downballot.
District boundary, 119th Congress. Boundary data: U.S. Census Bureau TIGERweb. Map tiles: OpenStreetMap.
Ralph Norman and South Carolina's 5th Congressional District
Ralph Norman, a member of the Republican Party, represents South Carolina's 5th Congressional District and has held the seat since June 26, 2017. The boundary map for the district is above and the ZIP codes it covers are listed further down this page.
Committee assignments: House Committee on Financial Services, House Committee on Rules and House Committee on the Budget.
The current term ends January 3, 2027. The seat is on the ballot on Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Washington office phone: 202-225-5501. Official site: norman.house.gov.
Current Representative
Rep. Ralph Norman (R)
119th Congress • Republican • Representing this district since June 26, 2017
Ralph Norman currently represents South Carolina’s 5th Congressional District as a member of the Republican Party in the United States House of Representatives. The representative’s district office helps constituents with federal casework, such as Social Security claims and veterans’ benefits.
2026 Election
On the ballot November 3, 2026
- Wes Climer, Republican
- Mallory Dittmer, Democratic
Source: South Carolina Election Commission, candidate listing, checked September 26, 2026. Write-in candidates are not listed.
Key dates for November 3, 2026
| Register by mail | Monday, October 5 PassedApplication must be postmarked by this date. |
|---|---|
| Register online | Sunday, October 4 Passed |
| Register in person | Friday, October 2 Passed |
| Early in-person voting | October 19 to October 31 Open nowMonday through Saturday. Closed Sunday, October 25. |
| Request a mail ballot | Friday, October 23 Request by 5 p.m. on October 23. Voting by mail requires a qualifying reason. |
| Return a mail ballot | Must be received by 7 p.m. on November 3. |
| Election Day | Tuesday, November 3, 2026 |
Check your registration with the South Carolina voter lookup. Dates come from the South Carolina election office and were checked September 26, 2026. States can change deadlines, so confirm with your election office before you act.
Polling places in South Carolina are open 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., local time. Confirm your registration and polling place on the official federal voter page for South Carolina: vote.gov.
What is on the ballot nationally on November 3, 2026
Contact Your Representative
Washington Office
569 Cannon House Office Building
Washington, DC 20515
Phone: (202) 225-5501
Online
Committee Assignments
About This District
The district spans 10 counties in South Carolina, including Cherokee, Fairfield, Union, Lancaster, and Kershaw, and others. Its largest cities are Rock Hill (about 74,000), Sumter (about 43,000), Fort Mill (about 25,000), and Tega Cay (about 13,000).
Learn more about congressional districts
- What is a congressional district?
- What does a U.S. Representative do?
- What is gerrymandering?
- How congressional redistricting works
Frequently Asked Questions
Who represents South Carolina's 5th Congressional District?
Ralph Norman (R) represents South Carolina's 5th Congressional District in the U.S. House of Representatives.
What political party is Ralph Norman a member of?
Ralph Norman is a member of the Republican Party.
How can I contact Ralph Norman?
You can reach Ralph Norman by phone at 202-225-5501 or through their official website at https://norman.house.gov.
When does Ralph Norman's current term end?
Ralph Norman's current term in the U.S. House of Representatives ends on January 3, 2027.
Where is South Carolina's 5th Congressional District?
South Carolina's 5th Congressional District is located in the state of South Carolina and is one of the 435 voting congressional districts in the U.S. House of Representatives.
What district does Ralph Norman represent?
Ralph Norman has represented South Carolina's 5th Congressional District since June 26, 2017. The boundary map for the district is on this page.
Where can I see a map of Ralph Norman's district?
The boundary map for South Carolina's 5th Congressional District is on this page. It is drawn from U.S. Census Bureau TIGERweb boundary files for the 119th Congress.
What committees is Ralph Norman on?
Ralph Norman sits on House Committee on Financial Services, House Committee on Rules and House Committee on the Budget. Committee assignments come from the Clerk of the House MemberData file.
Is Ralph Norman still in Congress?
This site shows Ralph Norman holding South Carolina's 5th Congressional District, checked against the Clerk of the House member list. All 435 House seats are on the ballot on November 3, 2026, so the answer can change with that election.
Nearby Districts in South Carolina
ZIP Codes in South Carolina's 5th Congressional District
This congressional district contains 76 ZIP codes. The most common 10 are shown below; expand the full list to see every ZIP in the district.
29 of these ZIP codes also extend into another South Carolina district, so a ZIP code here does not always identify a single representative. Examples include 29009 (also in the 7th), 29016 (also in the 2nd and 6th), 29045 (also in the 2nd), 29069 (also in the 7th), 29078 (also in the 2nd and 6th), 29080 (also in the 6th), 29104 (also in the 6th), 29125 (also in the 6th).
- 29009
- 29010
- 29014
- 29015
- 29016
- 29020
- 29031
- 29032
- 29040
- 29045
View all 76 ZIP codes in this district
- 29009
- 29010
- 29014
- 29015
- 29016
- 29020
- 29031
- 29032
- 29040
- 29045
- 29046
- 29055
- 29058
- 29062
- 29065
- 29067
- 29069
- 29074
- 29078
- 29080
- 29104
- 29125
- 29128
- 29130
- 29150
- 29152
- 29153
- 29154
- 29168
- 29175
- 29178
- 29180
- 29303
- 29307
- 29316
- 29321
- 29322
- 29323
- 29324
- 29329
- 29330
- 29333
- 29335
- 29338
- 29340
- 29341
- 29349
- 29353
- 29356
- 29364
- 29368
- 29372
- 29374
- 29379
- 29550
- 29702
- 29704
- 29706
- 29707
- 29708
- 29710
- 29712
- 29714
- 29715
- 29717
- 29718
- 29720
- 29724
- 29726
- 29729
- 29730
- 29732
- 29733
- 29742
- 29743
- 29745
ZIP-to-district boundaries sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's 2024-07-30 Block Equivalency File for the 119th Congress. ZCTAs (ZIP Code Tabulation Areas) approximate USPS delivery ZIPs.
U.S. Senators for this state: Darline Graham (R), Tim Scott (R)
Last updated September 27, 2026.
Data last checked September 26, 2026.
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