Wes Climer, a state senator from South Carolina, has announced his candidacy for the U.S. House of Representatives in South Carolina’s 5th congressional district through a series of posts on his social media account.
On March 16, 2026, Climer addressed public dissatisfaction with government decision-making processes, stating: “One of the biggest frustrations people have with government today is not just the size of it, but the distance between the people and the decisions that affect their lives. Too often those decisions are not being made by elected representatives. They are being made by unelected”.
Continuing his commentary on governance, Climer emphasized foundational American principles on March 17, 2026: “America’s founders believed deeply in the separation of powers. The legislature writes the laws. The executive enforces them. The judiciary interprets them. Each branch has its role, and each branch serves as a check on the others.
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Later that same day, Climer formally announced his campaign for Congress: “Today I filed to represent the people of South Carolina’s 5th congressional district. Thank you for all the support. Here’s the statement we just put out:
WES CLIMER FILES TO RUN FOR CONGRESS IN SOUTH CAROLINA’S 5TH DISTRICT
Rock Hill, SC — State Senator Wes Climer officially https://t.co/T860SZf5Mq“.
The announcement marks a significant step in Climer’s political career as he seeks to move from state-level office to federal representation for South Carolina’s 5th district.