Young Candidate Hopes to Make History in South Carolina’s 4th Congressional District
BLACKPRESSUSA – 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. — Before Courtney McClain became one of the youngest candidates running for Congress, she was simply someone who enjoyed spending time learning, reading, and understanding the world around her.
Outside of politics, McClain describes herself as someone who enjoys visiting the library and spending time with books. She says she is currently reading Invisible Man and The Count of Monte Cristo, along with other books she has wanted to return to when she has more time. That curiosity and commitment to learning have become a major part of who she is as she campaigns for a seat in the United States House of Representatives.
Now, McClain is hoping to make history in South Carolina politics. If elected in November, she would become the first Black woman ever elected to represent S…