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2026 Race · South Carolina

U.S. House (District 7)

3 candidates on record · incumbent running

The 2026 election for U.S. House (District 7) in South Carolina is scheduled for November 3, 2026. 3 candidates are on record: Russell Fry (Republican), John Vincent (Democratic), and Branden Brown (Republican). The seat is currently held by Russell Fry (Republican), who has served since January 2023, and the incumbent is on the ballot.

John Vincent

Democratic

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Branden Brown

Republican

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Incumbent's record this term

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Russell Fry

Republican · Since January 2023

Committee assignments[congress.gov]

  • Energy and Commerce
  • the Judiciary

Recent legislation sponsored[congress.gov]

  • HR.8849

    Promoting Police Leadership Act

  • HR.8611

    Logan's Law

2026 South Carolina U.S. House (District 7) — Questions & Answers

Who is running for U.S. House (District 7) in South Carolina in 2026?

Russell Fry (Republican), John Vincent (Democratic), and Branden Brown (Republican). Russell Fry is the incumbent.

When is the 2026 South Carolina U.S. House (District 7) election?

The general election is November 3, 2026. Voter registration deadlines are set by South Carolina and are listed at vote.gov.

Who currently holds this seat?

Russell Fry, a Republican, currently represents South Carolina, serving since January 2023.

What committees does Russell Fry serve on?

Russell Fry serves on House Committee on Energy and Commerce and House Committee on the Judiciary. Committee assignments are sourced from congress.gov.