SC-01 Republican nominee?
14dHigh ImpactAlex Pelbath is now at 28% and leads by 19.1 points after trailing earlier.
28%
High Impact14d
Alex Pelbath
28%
Alex Pelbath is now at 28% and leads by 19.1 points after trailing earlier.
Republican
Alex Pelbath
SC-01 Republican nominee?
$134.1K
JUN 24, 2026Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Overview
Current roleU.S. Air Force officer (retired; lieutenant colonel)
PartyRepublican
Political ideologyTrump-aligned Republican
LocationSouth Carolina
BackgroundU.S. Air Force officer (retired; lieutenant colonel)
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EducationUnited States Air Force Academy (graduate)
Notable personal detailsAlex Pelbath is a Republican candidate for the U.S. House in South Carolina’s 1st Congressional District in the 2026 election cycle. He is a retired U.S. Air Force lieutenant colonel and combat veteran who has described his campaign as aligned with “America First” and supportive of President Donald Trump. He is a graduate of the U.S. Air Force Academy and holds an MBA in Strategic Leadership. He lives in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina and is the father of two.
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Positions
LiberalConservative
Economy & Taxes
Alex Pelbath’s campaign emphasizes lowering costs, bringing jobs home, and defending working-class families but does not present a detailed federal tax plan on his campaign site or in available coverage. Public statements link economic concerns to inflation and immigration, with priorities framed around reducing costs and promoting job repatriation rather than explicit tax-rate proposals. The available sources do not provide clear, specific proposals to increase or cut particular taxes at the federal level.
Immigration & Border
Supports strict enforcement-first immigration policies including securing the border, deporting every illegal immigrant, ending birthright citizenship, and stopping the flow of illegal immigration. Prioritizes stronger border security measures as part of his platform.
Latest Insights
SC-01 Republican nominee?
13dPelbath moved from 17% to 21% while fresh local reporting on the May 28 GOP debate kept him visible; that keeps the race tradable even though Mark Smith remains the clear favorite.
21%4%
SC-01 Republican nominee?
13dFresh coverage of the May 28 SC-01 Republican debate shows Alex Pelbath pressing Mark Smith on redistricting and legislative record, reinforcing the recent Pelbath repricing and keeping the nomination market active ahead of the June 9 primary.
28%
News
AINews Summary
Last updatedJun 11, 2026
Alex Pelbath is being mentioned in coverage about Republican redistricting efforts that could reshape several House races ahead of the 2026 elections. The reporting says new maps and court rulings are giving Republicans an advantage and could put some Black-held seats at risk. The situation is still developing, with legal challenges from Democrats and civil rights groups unresolved.
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Polls
SC-01 Republican nominee?
Polling Average
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6%
20%
7%
6%
Aggregation source: FiftyPlusOne
Fundraising
Latest report: Cycle 2026Total raisedCash on hand
$365.8K
$274.4K
$182.9K
$91.5K
$0
2026
LatestYear
Total raised
Cash on hand
Total spent
Burn rate
Cycle 2026
$365.8K
$194.0K
$171.9K
$11.5K
Source: FEC
New updates coming soon
We're monitoring and will update when new data impacts the race.
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