What was the reason Gowdy didn’t run?
Gowdy most certainly did run and was re-elected by an overwhelming margin.
4th District Election
100% Reporting
Polls Closing: 7:00 PM ET
Rep Winner T. Gowdy (incumbent) 67.2% 197,235
Dem C. Fedalei 31.1% 91,106
3rd Party M. Chandler 1.7% 5,045
http://www.politico.com/2016-election/results/map/house/south-carolina/