South Carolina State House District 82

Current seat holder: William "Bill" Clyburn.

William Clyburn Sr.

William Clyburn Sr. is an incumbent Democratic member of the South Carolina House of Representatives representing House District 82 (AIKEN,EDGEFIELD,SALUDA). According to the South Carolina Legislature official member biography, William Clyburn Sr.'s professional background is listed as Public Relations Consultant and education includes Allen University, B.S., 1964; University of South Carolina, M.Ed., 1975. In the 126th South Carolina General Assembly, William Clyburn Sr. serves on the House Rules; Ways and Means committees.

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“Since 1995 I have represented my community in the South Carolina State House of Representatives, and I have no intention of stopping now. Every session, we get stronger in our community and in Columbia. Keeping that strength is why I continue to run. Together we can keep up the great work we are doing in the name of justice and equality for South Carolina.” (Campaign Website)
“I will always be standing tall for district 82, and come June 14th, and I hope you stand tall with me.” (Campaign Website)
“As the first African American to be elected to the Aiken city and county councils, I am a veteran civil servant with decades of experience. Throughout my time in our community, I have been a champion for all South Carolinians. Help me continue to champion education, rural development, and job creation in the statehouse; so we can keep our movement driving.” (Campaign Website)

Suzanne Spurgeon

Suzanne Spurgeon is a Republican candidate for the South Carolina House of Representatives in District 82 (AIKEN,EDGEFIELD,SALUDA) on the November 3, 2026 general election ballot. Certified by the South Carolina State Election Commission after filing on March 2026, Suzanne Spurgeon faces William Clyburn Sr. in a race in which William "Bill" Clyburn is the current seat holder covering AIKEN,EDGEFIELD,SALUDA.