Thomas Murphy
Thomas Murphy
South Carolina Republican Senate nominee?
$737.0K
JUN 10, 2026
Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Overview
Current roleU.S. Navy Hospital Corpsman (Fleet Marine Force)
Political ideologyConservative Republican
GenderMale
LocationSouth Carolina
BackgroundU.S. Navy Hospital Corpsman (Fleet Marine Force)
Show moreShow less
EducationKaplan University — Associate’s degree, Criminal Justice
Notable personal detailsThomas David Murphy is a Republican candidate for U.S. Senate in South Carolina. He was born at Andrews Air Force Base in Maryland and grew up in a military family, attending Department of Defense schools and graduating from Rincon High School in Tucson, Arizona. He earned associate and bachelor’s degrees in criminal justice from Kaplan University, a Juris Doctor from Purdue University Global, and served as a U.S. Navy Hospital Corpsman with the Fleet Marine Force, deploying in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom before retiring after more than 20 years of active duty service.
SourcesShowHide
Positions
Economy & Taxes
Supports lower taxes, reducing deficit and government spending, and using tax incentives to promote job growth and business development. Advocates fiscal responsibility and eliminating wasteful spending so families and businesses keep more of their income.
Healthcare
Supports protecting coverage for pre-existing conditions while opposing medical mandates and emphasizing ‘medical freedom.’ Proposes smarter Medicaid services, lowering prescription drug costs, and preserving market-oriented approaches rather than large public expansions.
Show moreShow less
Immigration & Border
Supports stronger border security and measures to combat illegal immigration while opposing increases in legal immigration admissions. Frames immigration policy as a matter of public safety and resource strain and prioritizes enforcement-focused reforms.
Public Safety & Guns
The candidate affirms strong support for Second Amendment rights and emphasizes protecting gun ownership and shooting sports while prioritizing public safety. Public materials highlight support for law enforcement and border security but do not provide detailed proposals for new gun restrictions such as universal background checks, assault weapons bans, or red flag laws. Overall messaging emphasizes defending gun rights while supporting community safety and policing.
News
Thomas Murphy is in the news because South Carolina’s special U.S. Senate race is taking shape after Lindsey Graham’s death, with the filing period now open and a compressed primary and election timeline expected. The latest reporting says several Republican contenders are being discussed as the party prepares for the race. Broader election coverage also points to a tougher environment for Republicans heading into 2026, with Democrats seeing improved chances in Congress.
Trump’s Iran war leaves Republicans adrift ahead of midterms
The Supreme Court Could Still Tilt the Midterms to the GOP
LIVE UPDATES: Election 2026 filing opens
Dems threaten legal action over DOJ voter-roll push in SC
Endorsements
Endorsers of Thomas Murphy for South Carolina Republican Senate nominee?
New updates coming soon
We're monitoring and will update when new data impacts the race.
- Polls
- Fundraising