John Gregory Vincent

John Gregory Vincent, a retired Navy Command Master Chief and small business owner, is a Democrat running for U.S. House in South Carolina’s 7th Congressional District. Motivated by concerns over constitutional attacks and inadequate representation for middle-class and vulnerable residents, he advocates for bottom-up economics, a $15 federal minimum wage, and robust federal programs like Medicaid and SNAP. Vincent champions individual freedoms, including a woman's right to choose and LGBTQ+ rights, alongside addiction recovery and mental health. While defending the Second Amendment, he also supports common-sense gun laws. His platform includes government reforms like term limits and ending gerrymandering, and enhanced veteran support.