Ralph Norman
About
Based in Rock Hill · Age 73
Ralph Norman is a U.S. Representative for South Carolina's 5th Congressional District and a Republican candidate for the U.S. Senate special election in 2026. He is a lifelong South Carolinian, businessman, and fiscal conservative who emphasizes cutting federal spending and limited government.
Born and raised in Rock Hill, South Carolina
Graduated from Rock Hill High School (1971)
Bachelor of Science in Business from Presbyterian College (1975)
Joined his father's construction business and grew it into a successful commercial real estate development company
Served in the South Carolina House of Representatives (2004-2006, 2009-2017)
Elected to U.S. House in 2017 special election to succeed Mick Mulvaney
Member of House Financial Services Committee
Served on boards including York County Home Builders Association, Children's Attention Home, Salvation Army, and MUSC Board of Visitors
Where they stand
Election Integrity & Reform
“I will go to the Senate and [pass] the Save America Act. I will do whatever it takes to get that.” (SCGOP stump stop, August 1)
Border Security and Immigration Enforcement
Ralph Norman supports securing the border and enforcing immigration laws as part of his conservative platform.
Military intervention and war powers
“There are military generals now that are saying to really eliminate them, you're going to have to put boots on the ground. I don't think the country wants that right now.” (August 3 debate)
Support
Rep. Nancy Mace
U.S. Representative for South Carolina's 1st congressional district
Sen. Mike Lee (R-UT)
U.S. Senator from Utah
Sen. Rick Scott (R-FL)
U.S. Senator from Florida
Senate Conservatives Fund
Organization
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Former Sen. Jim DeMint (R-SC)
Former U.S. Senator from South Carolina
Money
$174K
raised
$171K cash
cash on hand
Outside money: $15K supporting · $12K opposing
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