Russell Fry

In the 2024 House race for SC-7, Russell Fry (R) won with 64.9% of the vote, defeating Mal Hyman (D) who received 35.0%. A third candidate also appeared on the ballot. Russell Fry's 29.9-point advantage over the runner-up confirmed a comfortable win.

As the incumbent, Russell Fry benefited from name recognition, established constituent services, and the roughly 2-3 point advantage that sitting members typically enjoy. The 2024 presidential election drove higher voter turnout, which can help or hurt down-ballot candidates depending on the top of the ticket. The wide margin suggests this district is firmly in the Republican column for the foreseeable future.

In the 2022 House race for SC-7, Russell Fry (R) won with 64.8% of the vote, defeating Daryl W. Scott (D) who received 35.1%. A third candidate also appeared on the ballot. Russell Fry's 29.7-point advantage over the runner-up confirmed a comfortable win.

This was an open-seat race with no incumbent running — Tom Rice (R) previously held the seat. Open seats typically attract stronger candidates and heavier spending from both parties. As a Republican, Russell Fry benefited from the historical midterm penalty against the president's party — with a Democrat in the White House, the opposition typically gains seats. The wide margin suggests this district is firmly in the Republican column for the foreseeable future.