Courtney McClain is challenging Rep. William Timmons in South Carolina’s reliably Republican 4th Congressional District, campaigning on affordability, health care, and voter engagement. GREENVILLE, S.C. — In a district that has been represented by Republicans for years, Democratic congressional candidate Courtney McClain is hoping to make history. If elected in November, McClain would become the first Black woman ever elected to represent South Carolina in the United States Congress. South Carolina’s 4th Congressional District, which includes Greenville, Spartanburg, and surrounding Upstate communities, has consistently voted Republican in recent elections. Incumbent Rep. William Timmons has represented the district since 2019 and is seeking another term.