Polling Average
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9.2%
15.3%
12.4%
11.2%
10.1%
8%
5.9%
Republican
Russell Fry
Republican
Russell Fry
South Carolina Republican Senate special primary winner?
$512.4K
AUG 12, 2026Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Overview
Current roleU.S. Representative
PartyRepublican
Political ideologyConservative Republican
LocationSouth Carolina
SourcesShowHide
fry.house.govjustfacts.votesmart.orgrussellfrysc.comgop.govcongress.govreproductivefreedomforall.orgclerk.house.govnrcc.orgheritageaction.comdor.sc.govscstatehouse.govgovernor.sc.govscpolicycouncil.orgmyhorrynews.comflvoicenews.comfoxnews.comwpde.comjewishinsider.compostandcourier.comindependentmail.comabcnews4.comscdailygazette.comfederalnewsnetwork.comkcra.comwashingtonexaminer.commynbc15.comnewsweek.cominstagram.compolitico.comfacebook.comhistory.house.goven.wikipedia.orgdeveloper.ballotpedia.orglegislation.ballotpedia.orghouse.govfec.govsubstack.govtrack.usgovinfo.govdisclosures-clerk.house.govwikidata.orgballotready.orgziplook.house.govdirectory.house.govfr.wikipedia.orgdocs.house.govjudiciary.house.gov
Positions
LiberalConservative
Economy & Taxes
Russell Fry supports tax cuts and tax relief, especially for working families and businesses. He has backed extending Trump-era tax policies, described lower taxes and less red tape as a priority, and supported measures opposing a carbon tax and other tax increases.
Healthcare
Russell Fry opposes a one-size-fits-all government-run healthcare program and says affordable care should come through personalized care, transparency, choice, and competition. His public health position emphasizes market-based solutions rather than single-payer coverage.
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Immigration & Border
Russell Fry advocates a hardline border-security approach focused on finishing the southern border wall, increasing law enforcement presence, strengthening immigration laws, and cracking down on human trafficking and drug smuggling. He also supported legislation to tighten oversight of unaccompanied alien children and keep some children from being released to sponsors when gang ties or criminal history are found.
Abortion & Reproductive Rights
Russell Fry identifies with pro-life legislation in his official biography. His congressional record includes cosponsoring a bill to prohibit taxpayer-funded abortions and supporting other anti-abortion measures.
Climate & Energy
Russell Fry’s public record emphasizes American energy production and opposition to energy-efficiency mandates and related climate-policy restrictions. He has also supported legislation to repeal home electrification subsidies, streamline environmental review, and expand mining and power reliability measures.
Public Safety & Guns
Russell Fry has publicly aligned himself with pro-Second Amendment positions and has promoted legislation to let law-enforcement officers buy retired service weapons. His public record shows support for measures framed as protecting gun rights rather than expanding gun restrictions.
News
AINews Summary
Last updatedJul 15, 2026
Russell Fry is being mentioned as a possible Republican candidate in South Carolina’s special U.S. Senate election after Lindsey Graham’s death. The race is moving quickly, with a filing period expected to open July 21, a special primary on August 11, and a possible runoff on August 25. If Fry runs, he would be part of a crowded GOP field that also includes Pamela Evette, Nancy Mace, and Ralph Norman.
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Articles
AABC17News.com5 days ago
Lindsey Graham’s death will shake the Senate and November election. Here’s what comes next
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WWJLA4 days ago
Filing for Graham’s vacant Senate seat opens July 21 as names circulate ahead of deadline
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HCHartford Courant4 days ago
Who could replace Lindsey Graham? SC's next steps after his death
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WWTOP3 days ago
Darline Graham, sister of late Sen. Lindsey Graham, has been sworn in to finish his term
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Polls
South Carolina Republican Senate special primary winner?
Aggregation source: FiftyPlusOne
Endorsements
South Carolina Republican Senate special primary winner?
Endorsers of Russell Fry for South Carolina Republican Senate special primary winner?
Fundraising
Latest report: Cycle 2026Total raisedCash on hand
$1.7M
$1.3M
$860.4K
$430.2K
$0
2022
2024
2026
LatestYear
Total raised
Cash on hand
Total spent
Burn rate
Cycle 2022
$1.4M
$209.7K
$1.2M
$50.8K
Cycle 2024
$1.5M
$561.2K
$1.2M
$48.3K
Cycle 2026
$1.7M
$1.0M
$1.2M
$69.1K
Source: FEC