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Will Wheeler
William W. Wheeler III (born May 11, 1974) is an American politician and attorney. He is a former member of the South Carolina House of Representatives from the 50th District, serving from 2016 to 2025. He is a member of the Democratic party.
Wheeler won a highly contested Democratic primary after incumbent Grady Brown opted not to run for re-election.
In January 2025 Wheeler resigned his seat effective January 17, 2025, in order to be eligible to run for a 2026 judicial appointment. In March 2026, he was appointed to Seat 2 on the 3rd Judicial Circuit Court of South Carolina.
See also 2025 United States state legislative elections
A Democratic primary was set for April 1, 2025 for Bishopville City Councilman Keishan Scott and businessman Carl Whetsel. Scott was certified the primary winner after a recount. One Republican candidate, Sumter County Republican Party Chair Bill Oden, filed, and did not face a primary opponent. Scott and Oden faced each other in a special election set for June 3, 2025 for Wheeler's successor to the State House seat. Scott was elected to the seat.
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Will Wheeler
William W. Wheeler III (born May 11, 1974) is an American politician and attorney. He is a former member of the South Carolina House of Representatives from the 50th District, serving from 2016 to 2025. He is a member of the Democratic party.
Wheeler won a highly contested Democratic primary after incumbent Grady Brown opted not to run for re-election.
In January 2025 Wheeler resigned his seat effective January 17, 2025, in order to be eligible to run for a 2026 judicial appointment. In March 2026, he was appointed to Seat 2 on the 3rd Judicial Circuit Court of South Carolina.
See also 2025 United States state legislative elections
A Democratic primary was set for April 1, 2025 for Bishopville City Councilman Keishan Scott and businessman Carl Whetsel. Scott was certified the primary winner after a recount. One Republican candidate, Sumter County Republican Party Chair Bill Oden, filed, and did not face a primary opponent. Scott and Oden faced each other in a special election set for June 3, 2025 for Wheeler's successor to the State House seat. Scott was elected to the seat.