Mallory Dittmer

D

Won the Democratic primary (June 9, 2026) with 55.8% of the vote

Mallory Dittmer is a former fashion-industry executive running as the Democratic nominee for South Carolina's 5th Congressional District.[3]

Basic profile — the most important sourced facts we found.

Positions on the issues

  • SupportsRaise the minimum wage

    Says she will support raising the minimum wage.[3]

    “I'll support raising the minimum wage, making childcare more affordable, reversing cuts to health care programs and lowering housing prices through government programs and tax incentives.”
  • SupportsExpand public health coverage

    Says she will work to reverse cuts to healthcare programs.[3]

    “reversing cuts to health care programs”

In their words — priorities

  • Says the top priority she has heard from voters is the cost of living — groceries, gas, healthcare, and housing — and that she will prioritize economic and trade policies to curb inflation and lower costs.[3]

Background

  • Worked as an executive in the fashion industry before running for Congress.[3]

Campaign money

Raised $140K · spent $65K · $75K cash on hand (through 2026-06-30) FEC filing ↗

Also on the ballot for this seat: Wes Climer · Compare side by side

Sources cited in this profile

  1. 3.Mallory Dittmer · Ballotpedia (Candidate Connection survey) Candidate's own words