Wes Climer
Republican candidate for U.S. House in South Carolina
$14.2K
NOV 7, 2026
General Election
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$14.2KNOV 7, 2026Candidate Overview
Key details about the candidate’s background, party, office sought and current campaign.
Current roleState Senator
PartyRepublican
Political ideologyTrump-aligned Republican
Age43 years old (Sep 26, 1982)
GenderMale
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LocationSouth Carolina
BackgroundState Senator (South Carolina)
EducationFurman University (B.A., 2006)
Notable personal detailsDavid Wesley “Wes” Climer is a Republican politician and financial advisor from Rock Hill, South Carolina. He has represented York County (District 15) in the South Carolina Senate since 2016 and launched a campaign for the U.S. House in South Carolina’s 5th Congressional District. He is a Furman University graduate and has five children.
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Political Positions
Economy & Taxes
Wes Climer supports cutting taxes, shrinking government, and blocking tax hikes. His campaign materials also emphasize reducing spending and expanding property tax relief, and his Senate record includes backing tax cuts and property-tax exemptions.
Healthcare
Climer presents himself as a conservative who fought against COVID-era mandates and government overreach on medical issues. His campaign messaging emphasizes medical freedom and a smaller role for government in public life.
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Immigration & Border
Climer’s campaign says he supports building the wall, reinstating Remain in Mexico, defunding sanctuary cities, and stopping fentanyl and human trafficking at the source. He frames the border as a national crisis and says he will advance the America First agenda on immigration and border security.
Abortion & Reproductive Rights
Wes Climer’s campaign describes him as pro-life. In the South Carolina Senate, he was a sponsor of the fetal heartbeat and abortion protection bill, which would have prohibited abortions after a detectable fetal heartbeat with medical emergency exceptions.
Climate & Energy
Wes Climer’s public record shows support for several conservation and renewable-energy related measures, including solar market growth and offshore wind, along with votes for Santee Cooper reform and the SC Energy Freedom Act. He also supported some fossil-fuel-adjacent or energy-industry measures and does not appear to have a clearly articulated climate platform in the available campaign materials.
Public Safety & Guns
Wes Climer has publicly highlighted that he championed constitutional carry and played a key role in passing it in South Carolina. State records also show he voted for a fingerprint background-check bill in 2019, indicating support for some firearm regulation alongside gun-rights positions.
Latest News
Wes Climer is in the news because he is the Republican candidate in South Carolina’s 5th Congressional District general election. The latest coverage mainly focuses on the Democratic primary that will determine his opponent, with Andrew Clough and Mallory Dittmer competing for that nomination. There are no major new developments reported about Climer himself in the provided summaries.
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Campaign Fundraising
Latest report: Cycle 2026Campaign finance totals from the latest available reporting period.
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