SC-02 Democratic nominee?
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JUN 24, 2026Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Overview
Current roleAttorney
PartyDemocratic
Political ideologyModerate Democrat
LocationSouth Carolina
BackgroundAttorney
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EducationUniversity of South Carolina School of Law
Notable personal detailsRoger Keith Pruitt is a Democratic candidate who ran for the U.S. House in South Carolina's 2nd Congressional District in the 2026 cycle. He has described himself as a United States Air Force intelligence veteran and a bankruptcy attorney with a legal background focused on helping families and small businesses. He filed with the Federal Election Commission as a House candidate in SC-02 and has an authorized committee, Pruitt for Congress.
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Positions
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.
News
Roger Pruitt is in the news because South Carolina is preparing a special session on congressional redistricting ahead of the 2026 midterms. Lawmakers are weighing changes to the state’s U.S. House map and possibly shifting primary dates, but the process is still unfolding and faces a tight deadline. The broader debate is tied to recent court rulings and Republican-led redistricting efforts across the South.
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Fundraising
Latest report: Cycle 20262026
LatestCycle 2026
Source: FEC
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