Russell
Fry
Republican incumbent U.S. Representative Russell Fry of South Carolina's 7th District, serving since January 2023
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Background
Russell W. Fry is a Republican U.S. Representative serving South Carolina's 7th Congressional District. Born in Surfside Beach, South Carolina, he earned a B.A. from the University of South Carolina in 2007 and a J.D. from the Charleston School of Law in 2011, after which he practiced law along the Grand Strand for more than a decade, including with Coastal Law, LLC. 123
Fry was elected to the South Carolina House of Representatives in 2014, representing District 106 in Horry County, and served there from 2015 to 2022. He was first sworn into the U.S. House of Representatives in January 2023, representing South Carolina's 7th Congressional District. 1214
As of October 2026, Fry is the Republican incumbent seeking re-election to the 7th Congressional District in the November 2026 general election. He and his family reside in Murrells Inlet, South Carolina. 616
At a glance
- Party
- Republican · Incumbent
- Running for
- U.S. House · District 7, South Carolina
- Election
- Nov 3, 2026
- Current office
- U.S. Representative for South Carolina's 7th Congressional District
- Website
- russellfrysc.com(opens in a new tab)
Where they stand
Each position links to the page it was drawn from. Quotes are verbatim.
Timeline
- Oct 8newsFry joins Republican stump event in Myrtle Beach discussing AI, immigration, inflation, and infrastructure
Fry participated in a Myrtle Beach Republican stump event alongside other GOP candidates, publicly discussing topics including artificial intelligence, immigration, inflation, and border control. This was a group event, not a one-on-one debate with his opponent.
AG Wilson, Rep. Fry talk to Myrtle Beach stump attendees ... · Oct 9, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Oct 8newsFry participates in Logan's Law roundtable on national database of violent offenders
Fry took part in a law-enforcement roundtable focused on Logan's Law, a proposed bill to create a national database of violent offenders accessible to law enforcement. The Post and Courier reported the bill was still awaiting a public hearing, and Fry said he had not yet discussed bipartisan House support prospects, though he thought Democrats might back it.
Todd Blanche appears with Darline Graham in Charleston · Oct 8, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Oct 5newsJim Jordan announced to headline Fry's 'Freedom Fry' event in Myrtle Beach on October 26
Bloomberg Government reported that Rep. Jim Jordan was scheduled to headline Fry's annual 'Freedom Fry' campaign event in Myrtle Beach on October 26, 2026.
Jim Jordan to Headline Russell Fry's Event in South Carolina · Oct 5, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Oct 2newsFry attends announcement of $868,040 in federal Community Project Funding for Marlboro County
Local reporting indicated that Marlboro County's sheriff's office received $868,040 in Community Project Funding, and Fry attended the funding presentation.
Congressman Fry scores big for Marlboro · Oct 2, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Oct 1filingFry introduces the EASE Act to allow presidential suspension of federal gas tax in emergencies
Fry introduced the EASE Act, which would authorize a president to suspend the federal gas tax during a declared national emergency tied to fuel-supply disruption or sharp price increases. The initial suspension would last 60 days with one possible 60-day extension, with Treasury's General Fund covering lost revenue. There is no indication the bill became law.
Russell Fry Introduces Bill to Temporarily Suspend Federal ... · Oct 1, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Sep 28newsFry and Democrat John Vincent listed as the two candidates on the SC-7 November 3 ballot
A ChamberLight race listing showed Russell Fry and Democrat John Vincent as the two general-election candidates for South Carolina's 7th congressional district, with the election set for November 3, 2026.
South Carolina's 7th district · 2026 election - ChamberLight · Sep 28, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Sep 21newsFry votes to advance water infrastructure funding for Grand Strand and Pee Dee
Fry voted to advance water infrastructure funding benefiting the Grand Strand and Pee Dee regions of South Carolina, per a press release summarized by Quiver Quantitative.
Press Release: Russell Fry Votes to Advance Water Infrastructure Funding for Grand Strand and Pee Dee · Sep 21, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Sep 16newsFry leads House vote to block Trump impeachment resolution
Russell Fry led a House vote to block a Trump impeachment resolution, according to a press release summarized by Quiver Quantitative.
Press Release: Russell Fry Leads House Vote to Block Trump Impeachment Resolution | Stock News · Sep 16, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Sep 14newsFry calls for temporary suspension of the federal gas tax
Congressman Russell Fry publicly called for a temporary suspension of the federal gas tax amid fuel-price concerns.
Press Release: Russell Fry Calls for Temporary Suspension of Federal Gas Tax · Sep 14, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Sep 14endorsementU.S. Chamber of Commerce endorses Russell Fry for reelection in SC-7
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce announced its endorsement of Fry's reelection bid, with its government-affairs vice president saying the organization was 'proud to stand with Representative Fry and support his reelection.'
U.S. Chamber Endorses Rep. Russell Fry for South ... · Sep 14, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Jul 15filingFry's Q2 FEC disclosure reports $132,400 raised, $55,300 spent, $1.0M cash on hand
Quiver Quantitative's summary of Fry's Q2 FEC disclosure showed $132,400 raised, $55,300 spent, and approximately $1.0 million cash on hand at the end of the reporting period.
Russell Fry Introduces Bill to Temporarily Suspend Federal ... · Oct 1, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
Endorsements
- Madison Project organizationThe Madison Project lists Fry as an endorsed candidate for Congress, SC-7. No endorsement date is shown on their page. madisonproject.com
- U.S. Chamber of Commerce organizationThe U.S. Chamber of Commerce announced its endorsement of Rep. Russell Fry for South Carolina's 7th Congressional District. uschamber.com · Sep 14, 2026
Campaign finance
Totals filed with the Federal Election Commission for the 2026 election cycle.
- Raised
- $1.72M
- Spent
- $1.24M
- Cash on hand
- $1.04M
As of Jun 30, 2026. Filings are periodic, so recent money may not be included yet. ↳ FEC record H2SC07280(opens in a new tab)
Sources 12
- [1] AG Wilson, Rep. Fry talk to Myrtle Beach stump attendees ...(opens in a new tab) Oct 9, 2026
- [2] Todd Blanche appears with Darline Graham in Charleston(opens in a new tab) Oct 8, 2026
- [3] Jim Jordan to Headline Russell Fry's Event in South Carolina(opens in a new tab) Oct 5, 2026
- [4] Congressman Fry scores big for Marlboro(opens in a new tab) Oct 2, 2026
- [5] Russell Fry Introduces Bill to Temporarily Suspend Federal ...(opens in a new tab) Oct 1, 2026
- [6] South Carolina's 7th district · 2026 election - ChamberLight(opens in a new tab) Sep 28, 2026
- [7] Press Release: Russell Fry Votes to Advance Water Infrastructure Funding for Grand Strand and Pee Dee(opens in a new tab) Sep 21, 2026
- [8] Press Release: Russell Fry Leads House Vote to Block Trump Impeachment Resolution | Stock News(opens in a new tab) Sep 16, 2026
- [9] Press Release: Russell Fry Calls for Temporary Suspension of Federal Gas Tax(opens in a new tab) Sep 14, 2026
- [10] U.S. Chamber Endorses Rep. Russell Fry for South ...(opens in a new tab) Sep 14, 2026
- [11] Russell Fry On The Issues - Russell Fry for U.S. Senate(opens in a new tab) Jul 14, 2026
- [12] Our Endorsements / Donate(opens in a new tab) Jun 23, 2022