Federal · South Carolina · Democratic
William Mac Deford
Democrat Candidate for U.S. House, SC-01 (2026).
On the record
- Party
- Democratic1
- 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 July 31, 2026.1
Raised$658K
Spent$658K
Cash on hand$0
Debts$1,000
- From individuals $656K
- From PACs and other committees $2,000
- Other (transfers, loans, refunds) $500
Gifts from people, by size2
Small gifts under $200 against the largest checks. People can give up to $3,500 per election.
- Under $200 29%
- $200–$499 8%
- $500–$999 9%
- $1,000–$1,999 12%
- $2,000 and up 42%
Top PACs and committees giving directly3
| International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Political Action CommitteeConnected to International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers | $2,000 |
Outside groups spending in this race4
Groups that spent money about this candidate without working with the campaign.
Spent to help: $25K
| Palmetto Point | $25,000 |
Individual donors
- $498K from 998 itemized gifts5
- 84% came from people in South Carolina5
- 9% came from retired people5
- Top states: South Carolina $420K, New York $12K, California $10K, District of Columbia $9,700, Massachusetts $9,0005
Where donors work5
Employers as donors wrote them on the form. These are gifts from people who work there, not from the companies.
| Attorney | 7 gifts | $128,544 |
| Silpada Designs | 2 gifts | $7,000 |
| Musc | 20 gifts | $4,453 |
| Harrell Counseling | 2 gifts | $3,500 |
| Joye Law Firm | 1 gifts | $3,500 |
| Quinn Capitol Strategies | 1 gifts | $3,500 |
| Town of Hilton Head Island | 1 gifts | $3,500 |
| Trate | 1 gifts | $3,500 |
| Envision | 1 gifts | $3,450 |
| Harry Weyher | 1 gifts | $3,300 |
| Donald H Henley | 2 gifts | $3,100 |
| Dual Grimm Rupert | 2 gifts | $3,091 |
| Peter Boneparth | 1 gifts | $2,500 |
| Sea Star Beachwear | 1 gifts | $2,500 |
| Bose | 1 gifts | $2,000 |
Sources
Every number on this page points here. Each one links to the public record.
- 1FEC candidate record H6SC01227https://www.fec.gov/data/candidate/H6SC01227/Retrieved October 16, 2026
- 2FEC: contributions to William Mac Deford by size, 2025–26https://www.fec.gov/data/candidate/H6SC01227/?cycle=2026&election_full=false#raisingComputed by the FEC · Retrieved October 15, 2026
- 3FEC: committee contributions to William Mac Deford, 2025–26https://www.fec.gov/data/receipts/?two_year_transaction_period=2026&committee_id=C00913616&contributor_type=committeeBulk file pas226 · Retrieved October 16, 2026
- 4FEC: independent expenditures about William Mac Deford, 2025–26https://www.fec.gov/data/independent-expenditures/?candidate_id=H6SC01227&cycle=202624- and 48-hour notices; amended filings replace the originals · Retrieved October 16, 2026
- 5FEC: itemized individual contributions to Deford for Congress, 2025–26https://www.fec.gov/data/receipts/individual-contributions/?committee_id=C00913616&two_year_transaction_period=2026Gifts over $200 that campaigns must itemize · Retrieved October 13, 2026