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South Carolina · 2026 United States general election · November 3

U.S. House · District 5

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Andy Kaplan Forward Party Andy Kaplan is a Forward Party congressional candidate for South Carolina's 5th District who filed to run but has since been listed as withdrawn by state records. Full profile → Mallory Dittmer Democratic Democratic nominee for South Carolina's 5th Congressional District in the November 2026 general election Full profile → Wes Climer Republican Republican SC state senator Wes Climer is the 2026 GOP nominee for South Carolina's 5th Congressional District. Full profile →

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IssueAndy Kaplan
Forward Party
Mallory Dittmer
Democratic
Wes Climer
Republican
Economy & jobsSupports raising minimum wage, expanding worker ownership, and penalizing offshoring Supports raising federal minimum wage and lowering household costs Supports tax cuts, deregulation, and pro-growth spending reforms
HousingSupports more affordable housing supply and limits on corporate landlords Supports expanding affordable housing via government incentives Links housing affordability to government debt and overspending
Health careSupports ACA expansion, drug price negotiation, and path to single-payer Supports expanding ACA access and lowering healthcare costs Opposes government healthcare overreach; supports competitive grants over blanket appropriations
ImmigrationSupports strong borders, due process, and earned pathway to citizenship Supports border security with humane treatment and path to citizenship Supports border wall, Remain in Mexico, and defunding sanctuary cities
Abortion & reproductive rightsno sourced position no sourced position Pro-life; supports defending faith and family
EducationSupports public education funding, teacher pay, and expanded vocational pathways Supports fully funding public schools and keeping politics out of classrooms Supports school choice, parental rights, and abolishing the Dept. of Education
Climate & energySupports affordable, diversified, and environmentally responsible energy Supports clean air, safe water, and lower energy costs no sourced position
Crime & public safetySupports accountable federal law enforcement with due process Supports data-driven community safety and youth crime prevention Supports border wall, Remain in Mexico, defunding sanctuary cities
Taxes & budgetSupports higher corporate taxes, minimum wealth tax, and closing loopholes Supports making billionaires and corporations pay their fair share Supports cutting taxes and slashing federal spending
Gunsno sourced position Supports Second Amendment-friendly firearm education and safe storage Championed constitutional carry; supports Second Amendment rights
Democracy & electionsSupports election reform, anti-gerrymandering, and campaign finance limits Supports independent redistricting and expanded voter access Supports SAVE Act to protect election integrity
Foreign policy & defenseSupports strong military, alliances, and Congress-authorized use of force Supports diplomacy and NATO alliances; opposes endless wars Supports Trump's America First agenda on foreign policy

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