SC-02 Democratic nominee?
18dHigh ImpactRoger Pruitt is now the front-runner at 21%, with an 18-point lead over the prior leader.
21%
High Impact18d
Roger Pruitt
21%
Roger Pruitt is now the front-runner at 21%, with an 18-point lead over the prior leader.
SC-02 Democratic nominee?
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JUN 24, 2026Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Overview
Current roleAttorney
PartyDemocratic
Political ideologyModerate Democrat
GenderMale
LocationSouth Carolina
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BackgroundAttorney
EducationJ.D., Charleston (2018)
Notable personal detailsRoger Keith Pruitt is a Democratic candidate for the U.S. House in South Carolina’s 2nd Congressional District in the 2026 cycle. He is an attorney and U.S. Air Force intelligence veteran, and has worked in bankruptcy law. He is running on a platform focused on practical leadership and accountability.
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Positions
LiberalConservative
Economy & Taxes
Supports tax incentives for small businesses and performance-driven budgeting, emphasizes balancing the budget and reducing waste, and opposes unfunded mandates and corporate handouts while seeking alternative revenue streams. Focuses on federal investment in infrastructure and targeted economic development rather than broad wealth-redistribution tax increases.
Healthcare
Supports expanding access to affordable, quality care with federal support for reopening rural hospitals, increased funding for community health clinics and mental health services, lowering prescription drug costs, and protecting Medicare and Medicaid. Also prioritizes telehealth expansion for rural and underserved communities tied to broadband improvements.
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Climate & Energy
The candidate's campaign materials note concerns about rising household energy costs and reference changes to renewable energy tax credits, but do not articulate specific climate goals, emissions targets, or a clear energy policy on phasing fossil fuels or investing in clean energy. Public platform pages focus on infrastructure, broadband, and economic issues without a detailed climate or energy policy section.
Latest Insights
SC-02 Democratic nominee?
17dPruitt’s chance moved up again to 25% while David Robinson remains the market leader, giving traders a fresh repricing signal in a thin but active nomination market.
25%4%
SC-02 Democratic nominee?
17dPruitt is now trading at 25% in the SC-02 Democratic nominee market after a sharp 1-hour repricing, while David Robinson remains the favorite. That makes Pruitt’s rise a live tradable move even without a fresh district-specific catalyst.
25%4%
News
AINews Summary
Last updatedJun 13, 2026
Roger Pruitt is in the news because South Carolina lawmakers are preparing a special session to consider redistricting ahead of the 2026 U.S. House elections. The plan could change congressional districts and may also shift primary timing, but the process is still being worked out and faces a tight deadline. More broadly, the redistricting push is part of a wider Republican effort in Southern states that could affect House seats.
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Articles
AOArkansas Online29 days ago
Louisiana Senate OKs House map
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HCHartford Courant30 days ago
Louisiana senators take up new House map while SC plans redistricting
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NNewsmax1 month ago
Rep. Thompson Vows Fight as VRA Ruling Reshapes South
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SRSanta Rosa Press Democrat1 month ago
How the voting rights decision may block the rise of young Black leaders
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Fundraising
Latest report: Cycle 2026Total raisedCash on hand
$33.6K
$25.2K
$16.8K
$8.4K
$0
2026
LatestYear
Total raised
Cash on hand
Total spent
Burn rate
Cycle 2026
$33.6K
$5.8K
$27.8K
$1.6K
Source: FEC
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