Will Wheeler
William W. Wheeler III 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.
2016 South Carolina House race
Wheeler won a highly contested Democratic primary after incumbent Grady Brown opted not to run for re-election.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.2025 South Carolina House Special Election
See also 2025 United States state legislative electionsA 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.