SC-05 Democratic nominee?
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JUN 10, 2026Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Overview
Current roleCandidate
PartyDemocratic
Political ideologyModerate Democrat
LocationSouth Carolina
Notable personal detailsMallory Dittmer is a Democratic candidate for the U.S. House of Representatives in South Carolina’s 5th Congressional District in the 2026 election cycle. She has been described in local reporting as a York County political and education advocate. She has an authorized campaign committee, Dittmer for Congress, registered with the Federal Election Commission.
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Positions
Economy & Taxes
Supports policies to lower costs for working families, raise wages, expand affordable housing through government incentives and tax credits, and wants “billionaires and corporations” to pay their fair share of taxes.
Healthcare
Mallory Dittmer’s campaign platform emphasizes expanding access to affordable, quality health care and protecting families from surprise medical bills. Her priorities page lists health care affordability and reliability as a key issue and campaign announcements state she will fight to ensure every American can access needed care at a price they can afford.
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Climate & Energy
Prioritizes lowering utilities and energy costs and protecting energy infrastructure from strain (including from AI data centers). No explicit commitments to emissions targets, the Paris Agreement, Green New Deal–style legislation, or detailed climate policy are stated on her campaign platform pages.
Public Safety & Guns
Supports measures focused on preventing youth firearm deaths through firearm education, secure storage, and policies described as “Second Amendment‑friendly” that keep guns away from teens and family members in crisis; emphasizes bipartisan, data‑driven safety bills and federal funding for youth violence-prevention programming.
News
Mallory Dittmer is in the news as one of two Democrats competing for the nomination in South Carolina's 5th Congressional District. The June 9 primary will decide whether she or Andrew Clough faces Republican Wes Climer in the general election. The coverage focuses on the race and the issues driving her campaign.
Endorsements
Endorsers of Mallory Dittmer for SC-05 Democratic nominee?
Jim Rex
Public figure
Jim Rex endorsed Mallory Dittmer for Congress in South Carolina's 5th Congressional District.
Doug and John Spratt
Elected official
Doug and former Congressman John Spratt endorsed Mallory Dittmer for Congress in South Carolina.
Annie McDaniel
Public endorsement
South Carolina state Rep. Annie McDaniel endorsed Mallory Dittmer.
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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