SC-05 Democratic nominee?
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JUN 10, 2026Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Overview
Current roleAirline worker (American Airlines)
PartyDemocratic
Political ideologyMainstream Democrat
LocationSouth Carolina
BackgroundAirline worker (American Airlines)
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Notable personal detailsAndrew Clough is a Democratic candidate for the U.S. House in South Carolina’s 5th Congressional District in the 2026 cycle. He is a union member and longtime airline worker with American Airlines and lives in Rock Hill, South Carolina. He has described himself as a working-class candidate and not a career politician.
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Positions
Economy & Taxes
Supports targeted tax relief for working families and small businesses, proposing measures like an annual family tax dividend, a two-year tax holiday for new small businesses, and allowing communities to retain more local tax growth while funding workforce and local investments by closing outdated tax loopholes.
Healthcare
Supports expanding access through publicly backed programs and local nonprofit care centers, lowering drug costs via state-partnered generic production, and creating portable benefits and mental‑health protections. Proposes county-based Health & Wellness Hubs, a regional 'UnionCare' portable benefits pool, state-backed generic drug manufacturing, and a First Responder Mental Health Bill of Rights.
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Immigration & Border
Supports comprehensive immigration reform with an earned pathway to permanent residency, protections for DREAMers and TPS holders (including codifying DACA), family‑reunification measures, legalization for long‑term undocumented residents, and modernization of visa/work programs; favors technology and court capacity for border security rather than expanded physical walls.
News
Andrew Clough is one of two Democrats competing for the South Carolina 5th Congressional District nomination, with the June 9 primary set to decide who advances to face Republican Wes Climer. Recent coverage focuses on his campaign and the issues driving the race. There is also some uncertainty around the district because lawmakers are considering a redistricting plan that could change congressional boundaries before the primary.
Endorsements
Endorsers of Andrew Clough for SC-05 Democratic nominee?
Blue Voter Guide
Public figure
Blue Voter Guide endorsed Andrew Clough for South Carolina's 5th Congressional District.
Fundraising
Latest report: Cycle 20262026
LatestCycle 2026
Source: FEC
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We're monitoring and will update when new data impacts the race.
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