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Sam Gibbons

Republican candidate for U.S. House in South Carolina

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Sam Gibbons

Republican candidate for U.S. House in South Carolina

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SC-02 Republican nominee?

$15.7K

JUN 10, 2026

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1%chance to win

$15.7K

JUN 10, 2026

Candidate Overview

Key details about the candidate’s background, party, office sought and current campaign.

Current roleEducator

PartyRepublican

LocationSouth Carolina

BackgroundEducator

EducationThe Citadel

Notable personal detailsSamuel Luther Gibbons IV is a Republican candidate who ran for the U.S. House of Representatives in South Carolina's 2nd Congressional District in 2026. He is a resident of West Columbia, South Carolina. He is a graduate of The Citadel and has described himself as a Marine veteran and an educator.

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Latest News

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Last updatedSep 2, 2026

Sam Gibbons is in the news because South Carolina is considering a mid-decade redraw of its congressional map ahead of the 2026 House elections. The proposed changes could reshape district lines, affect primary timing, and potentially put the state’s only Democratic-held House seat at risk. The broader push is part of a wave of Republican-led redistricting efforts in Southern states after a Supreme Court Voting Rights Act ruling.

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