Will Wheeler
American politician
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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.[1][2]
Will Wheeler | |
|---|---|
| Member of the South Carolina House of Representatives from the 50th district | |
| In office November 14, 2016 – January 17, 2025 | |
| Preceded by | Grady Brown |
| Succeeded by | Keishan Scott |
| Personal details | |
| Born | May 11, 1974 Sumter, South Carolina, United States |
| Party | Democratic |
| Alma mater | University of South Carolina (BA, JD) |
| Profession | Attorney |
2016 South Carolina House race
Wheeler won a highly contested Democratic primary after incumbent Grady Brown opted not to run[3] for re-election.[4][5][6]
2026 South Carolina Circuit Court race
In January 2025 Wheeler resigned his seat effective January 17, 2025, in order to be eligible to run for a 2026 judicial appointment.[7][8][9] In March 2026, he was appointed to Seat 2 on the 3rd Judicial Circuit Court of South Carolina.[10]
2025 South Carolina House Special Election
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.[11] Scott was certified the primary winner after a recount.[12][13] One Republican candidate, Sumter County Republican Party Chair Bill Oden, filed,[14] 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.[15] Scott was elected to the seat.[16]
