Federal · South Carolina · Republican
Sam McCown
Republican Candidate for U.S. House, SC-01 (2026).
On the record
- Party
- Republican1
- On the ballot
- U.S. House, South Carolina 1st District (2026)1
Where they stand
We haven't read their stated positions yet. When we do, each one will quote their own words and link to where they said it.
Money: U.S. House, South Carolina 1st District (2026)
As reported to the Federal Election Commission, through June 30, 2026.1
Raised$1.6M
Spent$1.6M
Cash on hand$28K
Debts$929K
- From individuals $317K
- From PACs and other committees $26K
- From the candidate $1.2M
- Other (transfers, loans, refunds) $3,007
Gifts from people, by size2
Small gifts under $200 against the largest checks. People can give up to $3,500 per election.
- Under $200 1%
- $200–$499 2%
- $500–$999 3%
- $1,000–$1,999 11%
- $2,000 and up 83%
Top PACs and committees giving directly3
| American Academy of Dermatology Association Political Action Committee (Skinpac)Connected to American Academy of Dermatology Association | $5,000 |
| American Association of Neurological Surgeons Political Action Committee (Neurosurgerypac)Connected to American Association of Neurological Surgeons Political Action Committee (Neurosurgerypac) | $5,000 |
| Healthcare Freedom Fund | $5,000 |
| Mike Kennedy for UtahConnected to Mike Kennedy Victory Fund | $4,000 |
| American Academy of Otolaryngology-head and Neck Surgery Ent PACConnected to American Academy of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery Ent PAC | $2,500 |
| Political Action Committee of the American Association of Orthopaedic Surgeons--pac of AaosConnected to American Association of Orthopaedic Surgeons | $2,500 |
| Friends to Elect DR. Greg Murphy to CongressConnected to Team Murphy | $2,500 |
| Heartdocpac | $1,041 |
| American College of Radiology Association PACConnected to American College of Radiology Association | $1,000 |
Outside groups spending in this race4
Groups that spent money about this candidate without working with the campaign.
Spent to help: $552K
| Strong PAC | $520,205 |
| Strong Conservative Values PAC | $31,894 |
Individual donors
- $304K from 157 itemized gifts5
- 94% came from people in South Carolina5
- 18% came from retired people5
- Top states: South Carolina $285K, Georgia $7,143, New York $3,500, Virginia $3,082, Florida $2,0015
Where donors work5
Employers as donors wrote them on the form. These are gifts from people who work there, not from the companies.
| Mcleod Health | 4 gifts | $9,500 |
| Physician | 5 gifts | $8,393 |
| Reed Group | 2 gifts | $6,000 |
| Anesthesiologist | 2 gifts | $3,643 |
| Interior Designer | 2 gifts | $3,643 |
| Lawyer | 2 gifts | $3,643 |
| Real Estate | 2 gifts | $3,643 |
| Burr Fornan | 1 gifts | $3,500 |
| Classic Ace Hardware | 1 gifts | $3,500 |
| Dra | 1 gifts | $3,500 |
| Executive | 1 gifts | $3,500 |
| Live Data | 1 gifts | $3,500 |
| Palmetto Radiation Oncology | 1 gifts | $3,500 |
| Palmetto Spine | 1 gifts | $3,500 |
| Radiologist | 1 gifts | $3,500 |
Sources
Every number on this page points here. Each one links to the public record.
- 1FEC candidate record H6SC01276https://www.fec.gov/data/candidate/H6SC01276/Retrieved October 16, 2026
- 2FEC: contributions to Sam McCown by size, 2025–26https://www.fec.gov/data/candidate/H6SC01276/?cycle=2026&election_full=false#raisingComputed by the FEC · Retrieved October 15, 2026
- 3FEC: committee contributions to Sam McCown, 2025–26https://www.fec.gov/data/receipts/?two_year_transaction_period=2026&committee_id=C00919068&contributor_type=committeeBulk file pas226 · Retrieved October 16, 2026
- 4FEC: independent expenditures about Sam McCown, 2025–26https://www.fec.gov/data/independent-expenditures/?candidate_id=H6SC01276&cycle=202624- and 48-hour notices; amended filings replace the originals · Retrieved October 16, 2026
- 5FEC: itemized individual contributions to DR Sam for Congress, 2025–26https://www.fec.gov/data/receipts/individual-contributions/?committee_id=C00919068&two_year_transaction_period=2026Gifts over $200 that campaigns must itemize · Retrieved October 13, 2026