Hampton C Redmond

Hamp Redmond is a Republican candidate running for the U.S. House to represent South Carolina's 2nd Congressional District in the primary election on June 9, 2026. A construction professional and former carpenter, he attended North Greenville College and is affiliated with Eagles Faith World Missions. Redmond describes himself as a "Christian and a down-home country boy," not a politician, aiming to prioritize "South Carolina FIRST" and "America FIRST." He criticizes policies favoring foreign interests over American needs, opposing aid for Ukraine and expanded FISA spying. Redmond seeks to advance President Trump's goals of draining the "Swamp" and stimulating the economy. He previously ran for this seat in 2024 but was defeated in the Republican primary.