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U.S. House · SC-04 · Democratic candidate · 2026

Courtney McClain

Democratic candidate for South Carolina's 4th Congressional District

A civil-rights advocate from Spartanburg, McClain brings experience leading youth organizers and working in legislative and government-affairs roles to her campaign.

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DistrictSC-04
OfficeCongress
ElectionNov. 3, 2026

Policy priorities

Where Courtney stands.

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Expand affordable housing options

  • Supports restricting corporate home purchases, capping rent hikes, expanding housing-court counsel, and converting vacant buildings

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Improve accessible community healthcare

  • Supports increased ACA subsidies, Medicare for All, mobile health services, and dental, vision, and reproductive coverage

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Invest in public schools

  • Supports teacher-pay incentives, increased Title I and disability funding, and free school breakfasts and lunches

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Require responsible regional growth

  • Supports pausing major data-center construction until communities have protections for power, water, and infrastructure

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Support local small businesses

  • Supports start-up deductions or credits, relief from tariff shocks, and credits for predictable scheduling and benefits

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Raise wages and opportunity

  • Supports raising the minimum wage with annual cost-of-living increases, fair scheduling, and workforce training

Record and background

Record & experience.

  1. 2022

    Experience

    Clyburn Fellow

    Participated in the fellowship.

  • Experience

    SC NAACP youth-college president

    Led youth and collegiate chapters.

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    Toyota government-relations fellow

    Worked in government affairs through the CBC Institute.

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    HBCU Green Fund fellow

    Served in the fellowship.

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    CBC Foundation congressional intern

    Worked in a congressional internship.

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    SC House legislative page

    Worked in the state legislature.

  • Accomplishment

    Expanded NAACP campus chapters

    Helped increase active college chapters statewide.

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