Kyle Freeman

Kyle Freeman

Democratic Party

Candidate, U.S. Senate South Carolina

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June 9, 2026

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Kyle Freeman (Democratic Party) is running for election to the U.S. Senate to represent South Carolina. He declared candidacy for the Democratic primary scheduled on June 9, 2026.^[source]

Freeman completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2025. Click here to read the survey answers.

Elections

2026

See also: United States Senate election in South Carolina, 2026

General election

The primary will occur on June 9, 2026. The general election will occur on November 3, 2026. Additional general election candidates will be added here following the primary.

General election for U.S. Senate South Carolina

The following candidates are running in the general election for U.S. Senate South Carolina on November 3, 2026.

		Candidate
	Submit photo	Jason Brenkus (L)
		Kasie Whitener (L)
	Submit photo	Jack Ellison (Independent)
	Submit photo	Cindy Glaser (Independent)
	Submit photo	Paul Sedletsky (Independent)
	Submit photo	Edward Strunge (Independent)
	Submit photo	Reece Wright-McDonald (Independent)

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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for U.S. Senate South Carolina

Annie Andrews, Brandon Brown, Catherine Fleming Bruce, Kyle Freeman, and Christopher Giracello are running in the Democratic primary for U.S. Senate South Carolina on June 9, 2026.

		Candidate
		Annie Andrews
		Brandon Brown
		Catherine Fleming Bruce
		Kyle Freeman
		Christopher Giracello

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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Lee Johnson (D)

Republican primary election

Republican primary for U.S. Senate South Carolina

Incumbent Lindsey Graham, Paul Dans, and Mark Lynch are running in the Republican primary for U.S. Senate South Carolina on June 9, 2026.

		Candidate
		Lindsey Graham
		Paul Dans
		Mark Lynch

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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Andre Bauer (R)

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Campaign themes

2026

Ballotpedia survey responses

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Kyle Freeman completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2025. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Freeman's responses.

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Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

Kyle Freeman (born September 13, 1989) is a logistics specialist and political candidate running for

the U.S. Senate in South Carolina in 2026. Born in Virginia Beach, Virginia, Freeman comes from a proud military family. His grandfather, Dewitt Freeman, was a Rear Admiral in the Navy, his mother a Lieutenant Commander, and his father a Master Chief. Before he had aspirations as a public servant, Freeman pursued his education at La Fémis Film School in Paris, France, before moving to South Carolina with his family following the housing market collapse in the late 2000s. He later attended Midlands Technical University and built a career in logistics, where he has worked for over 13 years, specializing in problem-solving and innovative solutions. A former essential worker during the COVID-19 pandemic, Freeman is running on a platform of honesty, integrity, and accountability. He aims to bring working-class values to Washington,

fighting for fair wages, affordable healthcare, and corporate accountability.

Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

• Restoring Honesty and Integrity to our Politics
• Improving Education
• Supporting Workers

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Healthcare Reform

What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?

Honesty, the willingness to tell the truth in all situations. Integrity, standing by your principles even when it's difficult or inconvenient. Empathy, being able to understand people and meet them where they are and to listen to them and their story. Humility, understanding that people understand their own lives better than yours, and that no one deserves to be talked down to.

What qualities do you possess that you believe would make you a successful officeholder?

Problem solver, a desire to help people, intelligent, empathetic, good work ethic, and a love and passion for not only the America that I live in, but the America I know we can achieve.

What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office?

To enact meaningful change and protections to our laws and constitution with the aim of improving the lives of our fellow Americans.

What do you perceive to be the United States’ greatest challenges as a nation over the next decade?

Address and correcting the country's disturbing turn towards fascism and white nationalism.

What are your thoughts on term limits?

Term limits are needed, but will not alone solve the problems we face with entrenched lifetime politicians. Our country needs term limits, but that's just the beginning.

What qualities does the U.S. Senate possess that makes it unique as an institution?

With a current maximum of 100 senators, the number is small enough that every senator can know every other senator quite well, however the margins for a winning vote are narrow enough that it forces compromise. This means senators have to cross the aisle and make deals with opposing party members, and that friction ensures the best results for the American people.

Do you believe that it’s beneficial for senators to have previous experience in government or politics?

Experience is helpful, but can lead to complacency and corner cutting, as well as a lack of willingness to tackle problems with new approaches. Previous experience can certainly be helpful, but fresh ideas and perspectives need to be continuously introduced for the system to work well.

What do you think of the filibuster?

The filibuster was a mistake when it was first inadvertently created by Aaron Burr in 1806, and it's long past time this error is corrected and the filibuster is nothing more than an obscure answer in a history trivia game.

Is there a particular senator, past or present, whom you want to model yourself after?

Al Franken, for his willingness to step forward to help people despite not having a background in politics. Bernie Sanders, for his unwavering commitment to his ideals and morals. And John McCain, for his dedication to service in the name of his country, and his bravery in standing up to enemies both foreign and domestic, even when those enemies were in his own party.

How would you evaluate a judicial nominee?

I would ask what they do to check their own biases, and how they can ensure that they, and their fellow judges remain impartial. I would also ask them their feelings on stare decisis and if they agree with the unpopular recent decisions made by the Supreme Court.

What kind of relationships would you build with other senators?

An amicable working relationship were disagreements can be understood and compromised can be reached.

Do you believe that compromise is necessary or desirable for policymaking?

Yes.

How should the U.S. Senate use its investigative powers?

The best decisions are made with the best information, and the Senate should not be afraid to use it's investigative powers not only to gather the I formation needed for drafting the best legislation, but for hold those accountable, in a public forum, that fail the American people, or do not adhere to the legislation that has been passed.

What criteria would you apply when deciding whether to confirm presidential appointees to their Cabinet?

I would look for conflicts of interest, experience relevant to the chosen position, as well as their dedication to the American people. Beyond that it greatly depends on the cabinet position.

What committees interest you?

The Judiciary Committee. Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Veterans' Affairs. Energy and Natural Resources. Indian Affairs.

What are your views on financial transparency and government accountability?

We are in desperate need of better transparency and accountability, and that transparency needs to be in a form that is easy for the average American to access. No red tape or hoops to jump through, but easily accessed, publicly available information about how the government operates and where the money is going.

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Kyle Freeman campaign contribution history

Year	Office	Status	Contributions	Expenditures
2026*	U.S. Senate South Carolina	Candidacy Declared primary	$42,166	$41,188
Grand total			$42,166	$41,188
Sources: OpenSecrets,  Federal Elections Commission ***This product uses the openFEC API but is not endorsed or certified by the Federal Election Commission (FEC).
* Data from this year may not be complete

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South Carolina's current delegation to the United States Congress

Senators

Lindsey Graham (R)

Tim Scott (R)

Representatives

District 1

Nancy Mace (R)

District 2

Joe Wilson (R)

District 3

Sheri Biggs (R)

District 4

William Timmons (R)

District 5

Ralph Norman (R)

District 6

James Clyburn (D)

District 7

Russell Fry (R)

Republican Party (8)

Democratic Party (1)