Women made progress in the South Carolina House of Representatives, increasing their numbers from 13 to 17, though still down from a peak of 20 in 1992. Women were elected across South Carolina to local offices including solicitor and the first female mayor for Cayce, Elise Partin.

The list of winners includes 10 incumbent representatives and 6 newcomers:
Candidate Seat Party
Anne Peterson-Hutto
Chandra Dillard
Deborah Long
Cathy Harvin*
Gilda Cobb-Hunter*

Jenny Horne
Joan Brady*
Nikki Haley*
Rita Allison
Shannon Erickson*
Vida Miller*
Wendy Nanney
J. Anne Parks*
Laurie Slade Funderburk*
Patsy G. Knight*
Annette D. Young*
Denny Neilson*