Tim Scott

U.S. Senate, South Carolina, 2028 · incumbent · Republican (as filed with the FEC). Holds the seat now (U.S. Senate member list).

Filed for 2028

$25,539,978raised toward 2028Totals reported to the FEC through September 30, 2026.
$4,855,184cash on hand

Anyone can appear here by filing a statement of candidacy with the Federal Election Commission; it is not a spot on the ballot, and the parties' nominees won't be chosen until 2028. A sitting senator's campaign committee is registered for their next election by default, which doesn't by itself mean they've announced a run.

Where they fall, left to right

Moderately right, from their votes in Congress (DW-NOMINATE, Voteview) (Senate roll-call votes, 119th Congress) · source.

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About Tim Scott

U.S. Senator; small business owner. Joined the U.S. Senate in 2013 after serving on Charleston County Council, in the South Carolina House, and in the U.S. House. He built a small business before entering public office. He chairs the Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee and serves on the Finance; Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions; and Small Business committees; in March 2026 he said he will seek re-election in 2028.

What they say they'll focus on:

  • Opportunity zones
  • Quality education
  • Bridging the wealth gap
  • Empowering the innovation economy
  • Road to homeownership

Summarized in our words from source 1, source 2, source 3, source 4, checked October 2026. Not an endorsement.

Links

Campaign website · FEC filings

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