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Samuel Sam Shepherd

Republican

Lowering the Cost of Living

“The affordability issue is crucial. Young people are not going to be able to afford taxes, especially property taxes.” (WPDE interview, August 4)

WPDE

Fighting for Parents and Students

Proposes tuition-free in-state higher education in exchange for a post-graduation service commitment.

WPDE

Unleashing American Energy

Supports expanding American energy production.

WPDE

Taking On a Broken Washington

“I don't believe that people should look at these senatorial positions as career paths. I'm for term limits.” (WPDE interview, August 4)

WPDE

Fiscal Responsibility and Balanced Budget

“South Carolinians are struggling under the weight of out-of-control federal spending, crushing regulations, and a tax system that punishes productivity and innovation. We don't need more career politicians making promises — we need an engineer who knows how to cut waste, balance budgets, and deliver real relief.”

WPDE

No public position yet on Election Integrity & Reform, End Corruption, Fraud, and Abuse, Border Security and Immigration Enforcement, Military intervention and war powers, The Filibuster and Senate Leadership, Data Centers and Growth, Honoring Veterans and Military Families, Confronting Communist China, Defending Constitutional Freedoms, American Farms, Manufacturing, and Self-Sufficiency, Law & Order, Protect Life, Support for President Trump, Standing Up for Farmers and Rural Communities, Protect Women & Families, Medical Freedom, Second Amendment, Russia policy and sanctions

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