Sam Shepherd

RepublicanFirst-time candidate

Sam Shepherd is a Republican candidate for U.S. Senate South Carolina in the 2026 election. This is their first run for office.

From the candidate’s public filings

Background

Sam Shepherd (Republican Party) ran for election to the U.S. Senate to represent South Carolina. Shepherd lost in the Republican primary on August 11, 2026.

Campaign themes

Sam Shepherd did not complete [the profile publisher]'s 2026 Candidate Connection survey.

On the 2026 ballot

U.S. Senate South CarolinaSpecial primary

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

Source

Sam Shepherd — U.S. Senate South Carolina candidate, 2026 | True Vote