U.S. House of Representatives District 7 in Congressional District 7, South Carolina

2026 Primary Election

• Russell Fry — Incumbent U.S. Representative in SC

  Russell Fry represents South Carolina's Seventh Congressional District. An Eagle Scout, he believes in leaving the country better than he found it, fighting for families and the voiceless. He put himself through college and law school, then practiced law for over a decade. Previously, Fry served seven years in the South Carolina General Assembly, advocating for lower taxes, less government, pro-Second Amendment, and pro-life legislation. In Congress, he chairs the House Opioid Abuse Prevention Study Committee, serves on the Energy and Commerce and Judiciary Committees, and has sponsored enacted bills like the Trafficking Survivors Relief Act. He actively secures federal funding for public safety and infrastructure in his district.

• John Gregory Vincent — Retired Navy Command Master Chief, Small business owner in Myrtle Beach, SC

  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.