The Full Record

John Vincent

D

Advanced without a primary after the Democratic primary was canceled

John Vincent is a retired U.S. Navy Command Master Chief and small business owner running as the Democratic nominee for South Carolina's 7th Congressional District.[3]

Basic profile — the most important sourced facts we found.

Positions on the issues

  • MixedExpand immigration enforcement and deportations

    Supports increased border security paired with what he describes as a fair immigration system.[3]

    “support increased border security alongside a fair immigration system”
  • SupportsExpand public health coverage

    Says he will work to make healthcare more affordable and improve VA healthcare for veterans.[3]

In their words — priorities

  • Fighting wasteful federal spending while protecting vital programs, and supporting increased border security alongside what he calls a fair immigration system.[3]
  • Championing tax relief for working families, job creation through community-college partnerships, cutting red tape for small businesses, and making healthcare more affordable.[3]
  • As a Navy veteran, improving VA healthcare, expanding veterans' housing programs, and enhancing education and job-training benefits for veterans.[3]

Background

  • Born in Arkansas. Served in the U.S. Navy for 20 years, retiring as a Command Master Chief. Earned a degree from the University of Arkansas at Grantham.[3]
  • Built and ran a small business after retiring from the Navy.[3]

Campaign money

Raised $297K · spent $235K · $62K cash on hand (through 2026-06-30) FEC filing ↗

Also on the ballot for this seat: Russell Fry · Compare side by side

Sources cited in this profile

  1. 3.John Vincent (South Carolina) · Ballotpedia (Candidate Connection survey) Candidate's own words