Fry, Vincent Vie for South Carolina's 7th District
Voters in South Carolina's 7th Congressional District choose between Republican Russell Fry and Democrat John Vincent for U.S. House on Tuesday.
Updated on Nov. 3, 2026 in Elections
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Voters in South Carolina's 7th Congressional District will decide between incumbent Republican Russell Fry and Democrat John Vincent at the polls on Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Polls open at 7 a.m. and close at 7 p.m.
Why it matters
The race sets the congressional representative for the Grand Strand and parts of the Pee Dee, with the candidates offering differing views on energy policy, tariffs, and federal spending. Fry is seeking a third term, while Vincent is running for office for the first time.
Polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, in South Carolina's 7th Congressional District. Fry's proposed bill would allow the president to suspend the federal gas tax for up to 120 days during a qualifying emergency.
The players
Russell Fry
Russell Fry is a Republican lawyer and former South Carolina state representative who has served in the U.S. House since 2023 and is seeking a third term.
John Vincent
John Vincent is a retired U.S. Navy command master chief and small-business owner running for Congress for the first time.
The details
Fry, a lawyer and former state representative who has served in Congress since 2023, has argued the country needs to expand electricity generation and streamline permitting to help lower costs. Vincent, a retired U.S. Navy command master chief and small-business owner, has argued tariffs raise costs for families, farmers and small businesses and has called for new leadership in Washington.
Timeline
Tuesday, November 3, 2026: Voters decide the race at the polls, open 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Legal Context
Fry's bill would give the president authority to suspend the federal gas tax for up to 120 days during a qualifying emergency. The race will determine whether its sponsor returns to Congress for a third term.
Voters in the Grand Strand and Pee Dee will choose their congressional representative on Tuesday, November 3, 2026. The result will shape federal policy on gas taxes, energy permitting, and tariffs that affect household costs.
The takeaway
Check your polling location and hours before Tuesday, November 3, 2026, since polls close at 7 p.m. Compare the candidates' positions on energy, tariffs, and federal spending to decide which aligns with your priorities.
Further reading
For more on the state's ballot contests, see Elections coverage for South Carolina.
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