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SC-01 Republican nominee?

$134.1K

JUN 24, 2026

Primary Election

Party selects its nominee.

M. Smith

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Overview

Current roleU.S. Navy veteran

Political ideologyConservative Republican

LocationSouth Carolina

BackgroundU.S. Navy veteran

Notable personal detailsJustin Myers is a Republican candidate for U.S. House in South Carolina’s 1st Congressional District (SC-01) in the 2026 cycle. He is a U.S. Navy veteran and has been described as a Charleston-area small-business owner, including ownership of a moving business. His principal campaign committee is registered with the Federal Election Commission as “JUSTIN MYERS FOR CONGRESS.”

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Positions

LiberalConservative

Healthcare

Supports expanding access to mental health care for veterans, increasing VA mental-health staffing and funding, and expanding veteran-specific crisis intervention and peer support programs. No clear public statement on broader health policy (ACA, Medicare, public option, or market-based reforms) was found on the campaign site.

Immigration & Border

The candidate emphasizes stronger border security and prioritizing border protection, including securing ports and disrupting human and drug trafficking. Positions focus on national security and enforcement measures rather than expanded legal pathways or broad regularization.

Climate & Energy

Supports coastal resilience measures and boosting offshore energy development for economic growth; emphasizes protecting ports and Lowcountry infrastructure while framing energy policy around economic and security priorities rather than aggressive emissions mandates.

News

AINews Summary

Last updatedJun 12, 2026

Justin Myers is being mentioned in the context of South Carolina politics, where recent coverage says Democrats could make the governor’s race more competitive. The reporting does not give any result or certified margin for his race, and it remains unclear how strong the challenge will be. More broadly, the latest election coverage says Republicans are gaining an advantage from new congressional maps and court rulings ahead of the 2026 House elections.

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Articles

CPCharleston Post and Courier21 days ago