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John Peterson

RepublicanFirst-time candidate

John Peterson is a banquet supervisor running for his first U.S. House term in South Carolina. He emphasizes fiscal conservatism and debt reduction, deregulation to support small business, and law-and-order policies supporting law enforcement and voter ID requirements.

From the candidate’s published profile

Background

John Peterson earned a bachelor's degree from the State University of New York at Brockport.[1]

Bachelor's:
State University of New York at Brockport

Campaign money

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In their own words

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?

I'm a common sense Conservative that supports the Trump Administration's policies. And most importantly, flip a seat in Congress from Blue to Red which will make it harder for the Democrats to impeach President Trump again. I worked for President Trump's campaign as a canvasser in 2020 in North Carolina. I also worked for Trump's 2024 campaigns in both the South Carolina Primary as a volunteer phone caller and the general election as a canvasser and phone caller. I specialize in customer service as a Banquet Supervisor for Embassy Suites at the hotel and Convention Center in North Charleston, SC. I am passionate about listening to and helping solve the problems of our constituents in South Carolinas' District 6I'm a fiscal conservative that will vote for bills in Congress that are fiscally conservative and practical that cut spending, bring down inflation, and reduce the national debt. I also want to champion bills in Congress that put the American people first and reduce the amount of tax payer dollars that go to foreign lands. I will also support The One Subject at a Time Act that requires each bill to have a single topic when voted on and eliminate the large omnibus bills.I believe in deregulation and making government smaller. I want American businesses to thrive by supporting legislation that remove unnecessary restrictions and regulations that inhibit small businesses from prospering. I also support DOGE cuts that remove needless bureaucratic jobs and programs that are a waste of taxpayer money.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

I am most passionate about policy that keeps are law abiding citizens safe and that cut waste, fraud, and abuse of tax payer money. I believe in policies that support are military, police force, first responders and border patrol agents that help make our country safe and secure. I support policy that is tough on crime and keep violent criminals off the street. I'm also passionate about policy that favors free and fair elections that require voter ID and keep mail-in voting to a minimum.

On the 2026 ballot

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Compiled from the candidate’s published profile as of September 30, 2026 and FEC filings.

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