U.S. Senate Choose 1
ELECTION INFORMATION: The Statewide Democratic and Republican Primary Elections will be held Tuesday, June 9, 2026. You may vote in either the Republican or the Democratic primary. Your address indicates you live in the district for this race.EARLY VOTING: If you prefer to vote prior to June 9, 2026, you can vote during a two-week early voting period Tuesday, May 26 through Friday, June 5. Early voting centers are open Monday to Friday, excluding holidays, from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Early voting locations are specific to the county in which you are registered to vote. For your location, check your county Voter Registration and Elections website or SCVOTES.gov.ABSENTEE VOTING: You may be eligible to vote absentee by mail. For details on eligibility and how to submit your request, see this SC Election Commission Voting Absentee page: https://www.scvotes.gov/absentee-voting.*****************US Senator -- Senators, along with members of the House of Representatives, propose, author, and vote on federal legislation that touches upon all aspects of U.S. domestic and foreign policy. Senators provide advice and consent on executive nominations and treaties and conduct oversight of all branches of the federal government.NOTE:This candidate’s responses were not available before our publication deadline. Voters are welcome to encourage the candidate to share their views. Updated responses will be posted as they are received.
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What measures do you support to address national security?
A strong military is a key component of protecting America’s national security. I support continuing to fund our military to provide the best defense necessary. Our nation’s security also depends upon our diplomatic and intelligence capacity, which have been gutted by the Trump administration. We must fully fund our diplomatic and intelligence agencies, such as USAID, and other non-military diplomatic efforts. Secure borders are a final part of national security that must be carefully managed. The United States must know who is coming into our country, and what they intend to do once they get here–which does not mean closed doors. We benefit from law-abiding people immigrating to our country, working, and paying into our system.
What is Congress' role as a check and balance to other branches of government?
America’s government was designed to reject monarchy and prevent any one branch from gaining too much power. Our system of checks and balances protects individual liberty by ensuring Congress, the President, and the courts hold one another accountable. Today, Congress has failed to exercise that responsibility, allowing unchecked executive overreach on spending, war powers, and policymaking. As your Senator, I will ensure judicial appointees are qualified, demand accountability from the President and cabinet, and insist Congress reclaim its constitutional role over war and spending. I will fight to restore a balance of powers and push back against executive overreach that threatens our democracy and constitutional system.
How will you ensure that the voting rights of all citizens are protected?
The recent Supreme Court ruling struck down the part of the Voting Rights Act that helped ensure minority representation in Congress, but it did not prevent partisan gerrymandering. Now, states including South Carolina are rushing to redraw districts to predetermine election outcomes in favor of one party. That is wrong.
I oppose any effort to make voting harder for American citizens. Claims of widespread voter fraud have repeatedly been proven false, while restrictive laws disproportionately burden women, minorities, the poor, and people with disabilities. As Senator, I would oppose unfair redistricting efforts and support bipartisan commissions that draw fair districts and protect the voice of the people.
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What measures do you support to address national security?
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What is Congress' role as a check and balance to other branches of government?
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How will you ensure that the voting rights of all citizens are protected?
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What measures do you support to address national security?
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What is Congress' role as a check and balance to other branches of government?
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How will you ensure that the voting rights of all citizens are protected?
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What measures do you support to address national security?
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What is Congress' role as a check and balance to other branches of government?
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How will you ensure that the voting rights of all citizens are protected?
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Phone
4236121923
Website
http://JustCallMeThomas.com
Email Address
Thomas@ThomasDismukes.com
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What measures do you support to address national security?
National security starts with securing our own nation. I support finishing the border, stopping fentanyl and human trafficking, enforcing immigration laws, and requiring E-Verify to protect American jobs and discourage illegal employment. I support a strong and prepared military, stronger cybersecurity, and protecting America from growing threats overseas and online. I believe Congress — not one person — should decide when America goes to war. We should avoid endless conflicts and focus on protecting American citizens, interests, and freedoms. Fiscal responsibility also matters because a nation buried in debt becomes weaker and more vulnerable.
What is Congress' role as a check and balance to other branches of government?
Congress was designed to be a check on concentrated power. Its job is to write laws, control spending, provide oversight, and hold both the executive and judicial branches accountable when necessary. Congress should represent the people — not simply protect political parties or powerful interests. I believe Congress has a responsibility to defend the Constitution, ask tough questions, and ensure government stays within its proper limits. That includes reclaiming its responsibility over spending and declarations of war instead of handing more authority to unelected agencies or the executive branch.
How will you ensure that the voting rights of all citizens are protected?
Every legal citizen deserves confidence that their vote counts and is protected fairly and securely. I support voter ID, proof of citizenship, accurate voter rolls, and transparent election processes. Protecting voting rights also means protecting election integrity. When people trust the process and know the rules are applied fairly, confidence in our republic is strengthened.
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Phone
8035094914
Website
http://kylefreemanforsenate.com
Email Address
Kyle.Freeman@KyleFreemanforsenate.com
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What measures do you support to address national security?
While having a strong and ready military and securing supply chains around the world are key to national security, I believe we can do more when it comes to technological innovation. America has fallen behind other countries in developing new technologies that allow us to protect our online infrastructure and our businesses from cyber attacks. I support our military and footholds around the world, but I also support improving our diplomatic relations with our allies and investing in cyber protections. Also, shifting our economy away from a share holder focus and to a growth and R&D focus we can introduce new products to market that improve the quality of life for Americans while also creating economic stability abroad for our trade partners
What is Congress' role as a check and balance to other branches of government?
Congress very much acts as the rudder and steering wheel of the government. Congress should limit the executive power to prevent the president from doing damage to allies or plunging the country into costly wars, as well putting limitations and expectations on how the president conducts the day to day operations of running the country. This provides a level of stability, consistency, and reliability to the executive branch. If congress failed in its duties to limit the executive we would see massive market instability, tenuous foreign relations, costly wars, civil unrest, and violations of civil rights. Congress also guides the judicial branch by ensuring the laws are in the best interest of the people.
How will you ensure that the voting rights of all citizens are protected?
I plan to introduce or support legislation that removes barriers that prevent people from voting and enables all citizens to have their voices heard in our electoral process. Bills like the "Save Act" use election security as a shield to justify preventing law abiding citizens from exercising their right to vote. Barriers at registration and at the polls are being forced on the public in order to decrease the number of voters elected officials have to appeal to. This weakens our democracy and makes increases corruption. I hope to direct our national conversation to a place where we are discussing if voting should be mandatory for all citizens after we have successfully improved access to and engagement with the polls.
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What measures do you support to address national security?
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What is Congress' role as a check and balance to other branches of government?
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How will you ensure that the voting rights of all citizens are protected?
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What measures do you support to address national security?
As a conservative Republican candidate and strong supporter of President Trump’s America First agenda, I firmly support a comprehensive national security strategy grounded in strength and sovereignty. We must urgently deploy our own Iron Dome missile defense system to shield American cities from emerging aerial threats. Our military requires robust rebuilding to restore peace through strength, as President Trump so effectively demonstrated. Secure borders with physical barriers, advanced technology, and decisive enforcement, including mass deportations, are non-negotiable. Additionally, we should withhold federal funding from sanctuary cities that harbor criminal illegal immigrants, ensuring accountability and rule of law.
What is Congress' role as a check and balance to other branches of government?
Congress serves as a vital check on the executive and judicial branches through the power of the purse, oversight, and legislation. We control funding to restrain wasteful spending and executive overreach, confirm judges and Cabinet officials to ensure constitutional fidelity, and conduct investigations to uphold accountability.
How will you ensure that the voting rights of all citizens are protected?
I will protect every legal American citizen’s voting rights by passing the Save America Act.No illegal votes will dilute the voice of law-abiding citizens; secure, fair elections are the foundation of our republic.
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What is Congress' role as a check and balance to other branches of government?
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What measures do you support to address national security?
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What is Congress' role as a check and balance to other branches of government?
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How will you ensure that the voting rights of all citizens are protected?
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