Weston Newton
Weston Newton (Republican Party) is a member of the South Carolina House of Representatives, representing District 120. He assumed office in 2012. His current term ends on November 9, 2026.
Newton (Republican Party) is running for re-election to the South Carolina House of Representatives to represent District 120. He is on the ballot in the general election on November 3, 2026. The Republican primary for this office on June 9, 2026, was canceled.
Committee assignments
2025-2026
Newton was assigned to the following committees:
2023-2024
Newton was assigned to the following committees:
- House Judiciary Committee, Chairman
- Labor, Commerce and Industry Committee, 1st Vice Chair
- Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee, Chairman
2021-2022
Newton was assigned to the following committees:
2019-2020
Newton was assigned to the following committees:
2017 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2017 legislative session, this legislator served on the following committees:
| South Carolina committee assignments, 2017 |
|---|
| • Judiciary |
| • Legislative Oversight, Chair |
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Newton served on the following committees:
| South Carolina committee assignments, 2015 |
|---|
| • Judiciary |
| • Legislative Oversight, Chair |
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Newton served on the following committees:
| South Carolina committee assignments, 2013 |
|---|
| • Judiciary |
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2026
See also: South Carolina House of Representatives elections, 2026
General election
The general election will occur on November 3, 2026.
General election for South Carolina House of Representatives District 120
Incumbent Weston Newton (R) and Debbie Subera-Wiggin (D) are running in the general election for South Carolina House of Representatives District 120 on November 3, 2026.
Candidate | ||
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 | Debbie Subera-Wiggin  (D) | |
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Democratic primary
The Democratic primary scheduled for June 9, 2026, was canceled. Debbie Subera-Wiggin (D) advanced from the Democratic primary for South Carolina House of Representatives District 120 without appearing on the ballot.
Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Robert Weinfeld (D)
Republican primary
The Republican primary scheduled for June 9, 2026, was canceled. Incumbent Weston Newton (R) advanced from the Republican primary for South Carolina House of Representatives District 120 without appearing on the ballot.
Campaign finance
Endorsements
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2024
See also: South Carolina House of Representatives elections, 2024
General election
General election for South Carolina House of Representatives District 120
Incumbent Weston Newton defeated Kate Creech in the general election for South Carolina House of Representatives District 120 on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Weston Newton (R) | 66.7 | 17,696 |
 | Kate Creech (D) | 33.2 | 8,820 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.1 | 21 | ||
| Total votes: 26,537 | |||
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Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. Kate Creech advanced from the Democratic primary for South Carolina House of Representatives District 120.
Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled. Incumbent Weston Newton advanced from the Republican primary for South Carolina House of Representatives District 120.
Campaign finance
Endorsements
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Weston Newton received the following endorsements and voter guide recommendations.
- Frmr. President Donald Trump (R)
2022
See also: South Carolina House of Representatives elections, 2022
General election
General election for South Carolina House of Representatives District 120
Incumbent Weston Newton won election in the general election for South Carolina House of Representatives District 120 on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Weston Newton (R) | 98.6 | 13,427 |
| Other/Write-in votes | 1.4 | 188 | ||
| Total votes: 13,615 | |||
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Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled. Incumbent Weston Newton advanced from the Republican primary for South Carolina House of Representatives District 120.
2020
See also: South Carolina House of Representatives elections, 2020
General election
General election for South Carolina House of Representatives District 120
Incumbent Weston Newton won election in the general election for South Carolina House of Representatives District 120 on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Weston Newton (R) | 97.6 | 18,313 |
| Other/Write-in votes | 2.4 | 448 | ||
| Total votes: 18,761 | |||
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Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled. Incumbent Weston Newton advanced from the Republican primary for South Carolina House of Representatives District 120.
2018
General election
General election for South Carolina House of Representatives District 120
Incumbent Weston Newton defeated Ryan Martz in the general election for South Carolina House of Representatives District 120 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Weston Newton (R) | 64.1 | 10,806 |
 | Ryan Martz (D) | 35.8 | 6,039 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.0 | 8 | ||
| Total votes: 16,853 | |||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Gabriela Failing (D)
Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for South Carolina House of Representatives District 120
Gabriela Failing advanced from the Democratic primary for South Carolina House of Representatives District 120 on June 12, 2018.
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for South Carolina House of Representatives District 120
Incumbent Weston Newton advanced from the Republican primary for South Carolina House of Representatives District 120 on June 12, 2018.
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2016
Elections for the South Carolina House of Representatives took place in 2016. The primary election took place on June 14, 2016, and the general election was held on November 8, 2016. The primary runoff election was held on June 28, 2016. The candidate filing deadline was March 30, 2016.
Incumbent Weston Newton ran unopposed in the South Carolina House of Representatives District 120 general election.[1][2]
| South Carolina House of Representatives, District 120 General Election, 2016 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican |  Weston Newton Incumbent (unopposed) |
100.00% | 14,022 | |
| Total Votes | 14,022 | |||
| Source: South Carolina State Election Commission | ||||
Incumbent Weston Newton ran unopposed in the South Carolina House of Representatives District 120 Republican primary.[3][4]
| South Carolina House of Representatives, District 120 Republican Primary, 2016 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | |
| Republican | Weston Newton Incumbent (unopposed) | |
2014
Elections for all 124 seats in the South Carolina House of Representatives took place in 2014. A primary election took place on June 10, 2014. The general election was held on November 4, 2014. The signature filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in this election was March 30, 2014. Incumbent Weston Newton ran unopposed in the Republican primary and was unchallenged in the general election.[5][6][7]
2012
Newton won in the 2012 election for South Carolina House of Representatives District 120. He defeated Jerry Stewart in the Republican primary on June 12. Incumbent William Bowers (D) did not run for re-election. Newton ran unopposed in the general election on November 6, 2012.[8][9][10]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Weston Newton Incumbent |
98.7% | 11,928 | |
| Other | Write-Ins | 1.3% | 160 | |
| Total Votes | 12,088 | |||
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
|---|---|---|
|
Weston Newton |
78.4% | 1,367 |
| Jerry Stewart | 21.6% | 376 |
| Total Votes | 1,743 | |
Campaign themes
2026
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2024
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2022
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2020
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Scorecards
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Below you can find the scorecards found for the South Carolina State Legislature in 2025.
- Americans for Prosperity - South Carolina — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to economic issues.
- The Freedom Index — Legislators are scored on their adherence to the limited government principles of the U.S. Constitution.
Below you can find the scorecards found for the South Carolina State Legislature in 2024.
- Americans for Prosperity - South Carolina — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to economic issues.
- Club for Growth Foundation — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to economic issues.
- Conservation Voters of South Carolina — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to environmental and conservation issues.
- National Federation of Independent Business — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to business issues.
Below you can find the scorecards found for the South Carolina State Legislature in 2023.
- Americans for Prosperity - South Carolina — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to economic issues.
- Conservation Voters of South Carolina — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to environmental and conservation issues.
- The American Conservative Union — Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.
- The Institute for Legislative Analysis — Legislators are scored on their adherence to the limited government principles of the U.S. Constitution.
Below you can find the scorecards found for the South Carolina State Legislature in 2022.
- Americans for Prosperity - South Carolina — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to economic issues.
- Conservation Voters of South Carolina — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to environmental and conservation issues.
- National Federation of Independent Business — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to business issues.
Below you can find the scorecards found for the South Carolina State Legislature in 2021.
- Americans for Prosperity - South Carolina — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to economic issues.
- Conservation Voters of South Carolina — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to environmental and conservation issues.
- The American Conservative Union — Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.
Below you can find the scorecards found for the South Carolina State Legislature in 2020.
- Conservation Voters of South Carolina — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to environmental and conservation issues.
- The American Conservative Union — Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.
Below you can find the scorecards found for the South Carolina State Legislature in 2019.
- Club for Growth Foundation — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills supported or opposed by the organization.
- The American Conservative Union — Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.
Below you can find the scorecards found for the South Carolina State Legislature in 2018.
- Club for Growth Foundation — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills supported or opposed by the organization.
- Conservation Voters of South Carolina — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to environmental and conservation issues.
- South Carolina Chamber of Commerce — Legislators are scored on business issues.
- The American Conservative Union — Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.
Below you can find the scorecards found for the South Carolina State Legislature in 2017.
- Club for Growth Foundation — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills supported or opposed by the organization.
- Conservation Voters of South Carolina — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to environmental and conservation issues.
- South Carolina Chamber of Commerce — Legislators are scored on business issues.
- The American Conservative Union — Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.
Below you can find the scorecards found for the South Carolina State Legislature in 2016.
- Club for Growth Foundation — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills supported or opposed by the organization.
- Conservation Voters of South Carolina — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to environmental and conservation issues.
- South Carolina Chamber of Commerce — Legislators are scored on business issues.
- The American Conservative Union — Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.
Below you can find the scorecards found for the South Carolina State Legislature in 2015.
- Club for Growth Foundation — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills supported or opposed by the organization.
- Conservation Voters of South Carolina — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to environmental and conservation issues.
- South Carolina Chamber of Commerce — Legislators are scored on business issues.
- The American Conservative Union — Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.
Below you can find the scorecards found for the South Carolina State Legislature in 2014.
- Club for Growth Foundation — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills supported or opposed by the organization.
- Conservation Voters of South Carolina — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to environmental and conservation issues.
- Greenville Tea Party — Legislators are scored by the Greenville Tea Party on their votes on bills "related to jobs, spending, and freedom."
- South Carolina Chamber of Commerce — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to business issues.
- The American Conservative Union — Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.
Below you can find the scorecards found for the South Carolina State Legislature in 2013.
- Club for Growth Foundation — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills supported or opposed by the organization.
- Conservation Voters of South Carolina — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to environmental and conservation issues.
- Greenville Tea Party — Legislators are scored by the Greenville Tea Party on their votes on bills "related to jobs, spending, and freedom."
- South Carolina Chamber of Commerce — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to business issues.
Below you can find the scorecards found for the South Carolina State Legislature in 2012.
- Club for Growth Foundation — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills supported or opposed by the organization.
- Conservation Voters of South Carolina — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to environmental and conservation issues.
- Palmetto Liberty — Legislators are scored by Palmetto Liberty on bills related to "limited government, the free market, and individual liberty and responsibility."
See also
2026 Elections
External links
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Candidate South Carolina House of Representatives District 120 |
Officeholder South Carolina House of Representatives District 120 |
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Footnotes
- ↑ South Carolina State Election Commission, "Candidate listing for the 11/8/2016 statewide general election," accessed August 26, 2016
- ↑ South Carolina State Election Commission, "2016 Statewide General Election," accessed November 28, 2016
- ↑ South Carolina Election Commission, "Candidate Tracking," accessed March 31, 2016
- ↑ South Carolina State Election Commission, "Unofficial primary election results," accessed June 14, 2016
- ↑ South Carolina State Election Commission, "Election Results," accessed June 10, 2014
- ↑ South Carolina State Election Commission, "Official general election results," accessed November 13, 2014
- ↑ South Carolina State Election Commission, "2014 Election Information," accessed March 31, 2014
- ↑ AP.org, "South Carolina State Senate and State House Election Results," accessed November 7, 2012
- ↑ South Carolina State Election Commission, "2012 Candidates," accessed April 25, 2012
- ↑ South Carolina State Election Commission, "Official Primary Results," June 29, 2012
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South Carolina House of Representatives District 120 2012-Present |
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