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Mallory
Dittmer

Democratic nominee for South Carolina's 5th Congressional District in the November 2026 general election

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dittmerforcongress.com ↗(opens in a new tab)
Opponents Andy Kaplan F+ 1 more Compare race →

Background

Mallory Dittmer is the 2026 Democratic nominee for South Carolina's 5th Congressional District, seeking the open seat vacated by incumbent Ralph Norman, who chose not to seek reelection. 11816

Dittmer spent approximately 15 years in corporate retail and the fashion industry, including work with Kate Spade and Coach, becoming a corporate-retail vice president at age 33. She says she entered the workforce during the 2008 recession and has drawn on that experience in her policy platform. She began managing political campaigns in 2022. 1

Dittmer was born and raised in the Midwest, with time spent in a Chicago suburb and on her grandfather's farm in southern Indiana. She and her family relocated to Fort Mill, South Carolina in 2020. In 2025, she was selected to attend The Campaign School at Yale, a nonpartisan campaign-training program. 1

She won the June 9, 2026 Democratic primary with approximately 55.8% of the vote over opponent Andrew Clough, and is now the Democratic nominee for the November 3, 2026 general election. 1325

At a glance

Party
Democratic
Running for
U.S. House · District 5, South Carolina
Election
Nov 3, 2026
Website
dittmerforcongress.com(opens in a new tab)

Where they stand

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Timeline

  1. Oct 6
    news
    WLTX voter guide lists Dittmer alongside Climer and Kaplan in District 5 race

    WLTX's South Carolina voter guide for the November 3 general election listed Dittmer, Republican Wes Climer, and Forward Party candidate Andy Kaplan as the three candidates in South Carolina's 5th Congressional District.

    South Carolina voter guide 2026: What to know for the November 3 election · Oct 6, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  2. Oct 4
    news
    Dittmer participates in Cherokee County Democratic Party town hall

    Dittmer was listed among participants in a Cherokee County Democratic Party town hall focused on education, economic opportunity, and neighborhood safety. No new policy announcements were detailed in the report.

    Cherokee County Democratic Party hosts town hall · Oct 4, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  3. Sep 27
    poll
    Race analysis estimates 26.3-point Republican starting advantage in SC-05

    The Political Group published a model-based race analysis estimating a 26.3-point Republican starting advantage based on past election results. The analysis noted that no 2026 polls of the race had been published.

    What It Would Take for Mallory Dittmer to Win SC-05 in 2026 · Sep 27, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  4. Sep 21
    news
    Dittmer holds 'Better Together' town hall in Chester

    Dittmer held the Chester town hall event as the fourth stop in her 'Better Together' series, as previously announced.

    CONGRESSIONAL NOMINEE MALLORY DITTMER TO HOST BETTER TOGETHER TOWN HALL IN CHESTER · Sep 21, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  5. Sep 16
    news
    Profile reports Dittmer's platform: affordability, health care, public education

    An interview and profile described Dittmer's campaign focus on affordability, health care, and public education. Proposals include expanding affordable housing and child-care access, raising the federal minimum wage, reducing grocery and utility costs, lowering health-care expenses, and preserving rural hospitals.

    Mallory Dittmer's Case for Putting Humanity Back Into Politics · Sep 16, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  6. Sep 14
    news
    Dittmer announces fourth 'Better Together' town hall stop in Chester

    Dittmer announced a town hall event scheduled for September 21 in Chester, the fourth stop in her 'Better Together' series. She described the events as a way to hear from voters across party lines, emphasizing 'putting people before politics' and addressing the cost of living.

    Congressional Nominee Mallory Dittmer Announces Better ... · Sep 14, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  7. Jun 30
    news
    FEC fundraising figures show Dittmer raised $139,717 vs. Climer's $884,284

    FEC-based figures through June 30 show Dittmer had raised $139,717 since January 1, 2025, with $74,508 cash on hand. Republican nominee Wes Climer had raised $884,284 with $599,621 cash on hand.

    What It Would Take for Mallory Dittmer to Win SC-05 in 2026 · Sep 27, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  8. Jun 9
    filing
    Dittmer wins Democratic primary in SC-05, defeating Andrew Clough

    Mallory Dittmer won the Democratic nomination for South Carolina's 5th Congressional District, defeating Andrew Clough with approximately 56% of the vote. The general election is scheduled for November 3, 2026.

    Compare SC-05 House candidates 2026 | Smarter.Vote · Oct 8, 2026 (opens in a new tab)

Campaign finance

Totals filed with the Federal Election Commission for the 2026 election cycle.

Raised
$140K
Spent
$65K
Cash on hand
$75K

As of Jun 30, 2026. Filings are periodic, so recent money may not be included yet. ↳ FEC record H6SC05228(opens in a new tab)

Sources 14

  1. [1] Compare SC-05 House candidates 2026 | Smarter.Vote(opens in a new tab) Oct 8, 2026
  2. [2] South Carolina voter guide 2026: What to know for the November 3 election(opens in a new tab) Oct 6, 2026
  3. [3] Cherokee County Democratic Party hosts town hall(opens in a new tab) Oct 4, 2026
  4. [4] Economy — Mallory Dittmer for Congress SC District 5(opens in a new tab) Oct 2, 2026
  5. [5] What It Would Take for Mallory Dittmer to Win SC-05 in 2026(opens in a new tab) Sep 27, 2026
  6. [6] CONGRESSIONAL NOMINEE MALLORY DITTMER TO HOST BETTER TOGETHER TOWN HALL IN CHESTER(opens in a new tab) Sep 21, 2026
  7. [7] Mallory Dittmer's Case for Putting Humanity Back Into Politics(opens in a new tab) Sep 16, 2026
  8. [8] Congressional Nominee Mallory Dittmer Announces Better ...(opens in a new tab) Sep 14, 2026
  9. [9] Immigration(opens in a new tab) May 27, 2026
  10. [10] Health Care — Mallory Dittmer for Congress SC District 5(opens in a new tab) May 9, 2026
  11. [11] National Security — Mallory Dittmer for Congress SC District 5(opens in a new tab) May 9, 2026
  12. [12] Safety — Mallory Dittmer for Congress SC District 5(opens in a new tab) May 9, 2026
  13. [13] Mallory Dittmer Responds to Resolution for Congressional Redistricting in South Carolina(opens in a new tab) May 7, 2026
  14. [14] Education — Mallory Dittmer for Congress SC District 5(opens in a new tab) Apr 6, 2026
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