This is Standard Republican Policy. Is This What You Want?
Forget the slogans. Judged by what they voted for, what they did, and what they refused to stop, this is what Republicans in Congress stand for, on 20 issues, with the receipts.
MAGA in
Candidates
was for Donald Trump 89% of congressional
delegation is MAGA
#43
overall rank on
quality of life measures
quality of life measures
Rankings
#1 is the best, #50 is the worst
Overall Rank:
#43
A Defense Contractor Told the FBI Joe Wilson Wanted $100,000 for His Support. Trump's FBI Purge Killed the Case Before Agents Could Check.
The CEO of Navatek, a Navy contractor, told FBI agents that Joe Wilson knew exactly what he was asking for: as much campaign money as Jim Clyburn was getting, in exchange for his support. Agents were investigating Wilson when Trump's FBI fired them. Wilson's office wouldn't answer ProPublica's questions.
Darline Graham Says America Must 'Stop Depending on Communist China.' Her Husband Works for Two Companies That Do.
Darline Graham campaigns on getting tough on China. Her husband, Larry Nordone, has management roles at two South Carolina companies: one whose shipping containers appear to be more than 97% Chinese, and one that imports toy guns from a Chinese maker that, until The Washington Post asked, advertised ties to China's state weapons giants.
Vote Early in South Carolina
Early In-Person Voting
Oct. 19 – Oct. 31
Check South Carolina’s official dates →Mail Voting
Due Nov. 3
- Only voters with an eligible excuse, such as illness or travel, can vote by mail.
- Your ballot must arrive by Election Day, not just be mailed by then.
Election Day is Tuesday, Nov. 3. Dates checked against South Carolina’s official election site on Sept. 18, 2026, starting from the Center for Election Innovation & Research’s national list. Days, hours and locations are set locally — check with your local election office, and confirm your registration at vote.org.
Frequently Asked Questions
How did South Carolina vote in the 2024 presidential election?
Trump won South Carolina with 58.2% of the vote to 40.4%, a margin of 17.9 points, with 62.3% of eligible voters turning out. (Full 2024 presidential results, state by state.)
How many of South Carolina's members of Congress are Republican?
8 of 9 — 89%. In the U.S. House, South Carolina has 6 Republicans and 1 Democrat; in the Senate, 2 Republicans and 0 Democrats. (Source: Current members of Congress from South Carolina, on Wikipedia.)
Where does South Carolina rank among the 50 states?
South Carolina ranks #43 of 50. That is the average of its rank on the 17 measures in the report card above — violent crime, gun deaths, life expectancy, food insecurity, maternal and infant mortality, household income, public education, voter turnout and more. #1 is the best state to live in, #50 the worst.
You can compare South Carolina directly to other states on our Compare States page.
Which South Carolina politicians have report cards here?
We grade Republican incumbents running in 2026 — U.S. Senators, U.S. Representatives and governors — on their record: how they voted, who funds them, and what it has cost South Carolina. Democrats and independents do not get report cards.
When is the next election?
The general election is Tuesday, November 3, 2026 — 8 days away. Check your registration and polling place at vote.org.
When does early voting start in South Carolina?
Early in-person voting for the Nov. 3 election runs Oct. 19 – Oct. 31. Details on South Carolina's official election site. (Checked against South Carolina’s official election site on Sept. 18, 2026, starting from the Center for Election Innovation & Research’s national list.)
Can I vote by mail in South Carolina?
Only voters with an eligible excuse, such as illness or travel, can vote by mail. Your ballot must arrive by Election Day, not just be mailed by then. Details on South Carolina's official election site. (Checked against South Carolina’s official election site on Sept. 18, 2026, starting from the Center for Election Innovation & Research’s national list.)