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South Carolina · South Carolina's 5th District · Updated Oct 16, 2026

Wes Climer

Republican

State senator from the 15th district (2016–present)

2026 race · South Carolina's 5th District

98% chance of winning · race rated Solid R

2%98%

94% chance of winning · race rated Likely R

6%94%
● Mallory Dittmer● Wes Climer
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Background

Current office
South Carolina State Senate, SD-15
Experience
State legislature
Past races on file
3 (3 won)

Links: Wikipedia · FEC filings · Candidate list (source)

Electoral history

Earlier races in South Carolina, newest first, matched by name in the results archive.

  1. 2024

    State Senate · SD-15 Nov 5, 2024

    R · 76.4% · 41,008 votes

    Won
  2. 2020

    State Senate · SD-15 Nov 3, 2020

    R · 60.2% · 39,121 votes

    Won
  3. 2016

    State Senate · SD-15 Nov 8, 2016

    R · 100.0% · 39,584 votes

    Won

Fundraising

Raised
$1.1M
From individuals
$754.3K
Spent
$606.9K
Cash on hand
$484.8K

Money: FEC, through Sep 30, 2026.

Opponents in 2026