Civic Compass candidate profile Candidate: Russell Fry Race: U.S. House — SC-07 Party: Republican Data source: Database-backed profile Election slug: sc-candidate-profile-enrichment Open online: https://www.ballotvibe.com/candidates/russell-fry-republican?election=sc-candidate-profile-enrichment Compare this race: https://www.ballotvibe.com/races/sc-2026-u-s-house-sc-07?election=sc-candidate-profile-enrichment Open ballot plan: https://www.ballotvibe.com/plan?election=sc-candidate-profile-enrichment#plan-sc-2026-u-s-house-sc-07 Flag candidate evidence: https://www.ballotvibe.com/trust?election=sc-candidate-profile-enrichment&claimReference=Russell+Fry+%E2%80%94+U.S.+House+%E2%80%94+SC-07#corrections Exported: 2026-11-08T10:43:02.883Z Summary Russell Fry candidate profile assembled from imported source documents and evidence claims. Biography Age: Not sourced yet Career: Not sourced yet Evidence coverage Claims loaded: 33 Source-backed claims: 33 Issue position coverage: 100% Position confidence: medium Unknown issue axes: 0 Top issue positions 1. Healthcare — oppose (low confidence) Evidence: 1 item across 1 source Evidence tier: 4 — Party-platform fallback inference; candidate-specific evidence should override when available Summary: Russell Fry's Republican affiliation provides a Tier 4 low-confidence party-line fallback on Healthcare expansion; this is not candidate-specific evidence. 2. Cost of living / housing — support (medium confidence) Evidence: 2 items across 2 sources Evidence tier: 1 — Official federal incumbent sponsored-legislation record Summary: Russell Fry sponsored H.Res. 624: Honoring the life and heroic sacrifice of Mr. Anderson “Chase” Childers, a former Georgia police officer who selflessly sacrificed his life rescuing swimmers from a deadly rip current off the coast of South Carolina., an official congressional action mapped to Cost of living. 3. Taxes and spending — support (high confidence) Evidence: 3 items across 2 sources Evidence tier: 1 — Direct candidate policy/questionnaire/voting evidence Summary: Russell Fry's Ballotpedia questionnaire answer indicates a stated position on Taxes and spending: If the Democrats have it their way, be prepared for another round of devastating lockdowns. Russell will steadfastly stand against them because he knows every job is essential – from the retail industry to the service industry, when you’re working to put food on 4. Jobs and economy — oppose (low confidence) Evidence: 1 item across 1 source Evidence tier: 4 — Party-platform fallback inference; candidate-specific evidence should override when available Summary: Russell Fry's Republican affiliation provides a Tier 4 low-confidence party-line fallback on Jobs and worker protections; this is not candidate-specific evidence. 5. Education — oppose (low confidence) Evidence: 1 item across 1 source Evidence tier: 4 — Party-platform fallback inference; candidate-specific evidence should override when available Summary: Russell Fry's Republican affiliation provides a Tier 4 low-confidence party-line fallback on Public education funding; this is not candidate-specific evidence. 6. Public safety / crime — oppose (medium confidence) Evidence: 2 items across 2 sources Evidence tier: 1 — Official federal incumbent sponsored-legislation record Summary: Russell Fry sponsored H.Res. 624: Honoring the life and heroic sacrifice of Mr. Anderson “Chase” Childers, a former Georgia police officer who selflessly sacrificed his life rescuing swimmers from a deadly rip current off the coast of South Carolina., an official congressional action mapped to Public safety. 7. Immigration — oppose (medium confidence) Evidence: 2 items across 2 sources Evidence tier: 1 — Official federal incumbent sponsored-legislation record Summary: Russell Fry sponsored H.Res. 767: Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that violent attacks against United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) facilities and officers are unacceptable, must be fully condemned, and that Congress stands in support o, an official congressional action mapped to Immigration. 8. Civil liberties and privacy — oppose (low confidence) Evidence: 1 item across 1 source Evidence tier: 4 — Party-platform fallback inference; candidate-specific evidence should override when available Summary: Russell Fry's Republican affiliation provides a Tier 4 low-confidence party-line fallback on Civil liberties and privacy protections; this is not candidate-specific evidence. Campaign promises and policy plans 1. Election integrity Russell Fry's Ballotpedia questionnaire answer indicates a stated position on Election integrity: Who fills out Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey? Any candidate running for elected office, at any level, can complete Ballotpedia's Candidate Survey. Completing the survey will update the candidate's Ballotpedia profile, letting voters know who they are Quote: “Who fills out Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey? Any candidate running for elected office, at any level, can complete Ballotpedia's Candidate Survey. Completing the survey will update the candidate's Ballotpedia profile, letting voters know who they are and what they stand for.  More than 29,000 candidates have taken Ballotpedia's candidate survey since we launched it in 2015. Learn more about the survey here .” Source: Russell Fry - Ballotpedia — https://ballotpedia.org/Russell_Fry 2. Public safety Russell Fry's Ballotpedia questionnaire answer indicates a stated position on Public safety: Withdrawn or disqualified candidates Tom Dunn (R) William Bailey (R) George Kite (R) Jeanette Spurlock (R) Justin Davison (R) Steve Reichert (R) Graham Allen (R) Louis Bushay (R) Libertarian convention Libertarian convention for U.S. Quote: “Withdrawn or disqualified candidates Tom Dunn (R) William Bailey (R) George Kite (R) Jeanette Spurlock (R) Justin Davison (R) Steve Reichert (R) Graham Allen (R) Louis Bushay (R) Libertarian convention Libertarian convention for U.S.” Source: Russell Fry - Ballotpedia — https://ballotpedia.org/Russell_Fry 3. Taxes and spending Russell Fry's Ballotpedia questionnaire answer indicates a stated position on Taxes and spending: Taxpayer Protection Pledge, Americans for Tax Reform U.S. Quote: “Taxpayer Protection Pledge, Americans for Tax Reform U.S.” Source: Russell Fry - Ballotpedia — https://ballotpedia.org/Russell_Fry 4. Jobs and economy Russell Fry's Ballotpedia questionnaire answer indicates a stated position on Jobs and economy: JOBS AND THE ECONOMY If the Democrats have it their way, be prepared for another round of devastating lockdowns. Quote: “JOBS AND THE ECONOMY If the Democrats have it their way, be prepared for another round of devastating lockdowns.” Source: Russell Fry - Ballotpedia — https://ballotpedia.org/Russell_Fry 5. Campaign finance Russell Fry's Ballotpedia questionnaire answer indicates a stated position on Campaign finance: Click here for more on federal campaign finance law and here for more on state campaign finance law. Quote: “Click here for more on federal campaign finance law and here for more on state campaign finance law.” Source: Russell Fry - Ballotpedia — https://ballotpedia.org/Russell_Fry 6. Government transparency Russell Fry's Ballotpedia questionnaire answer indicates a stated position on Government transparency: Campaign finance summary Note: The finance data shown here comes from the disclosures required of candidates and parties. Quote: “Campaign finance summary Note: The finance data shown here comes from the disclosures required of candidates and parties.” Source: Russell Fry - Ballotpedia — https://ballotpedia.org/Russell_Fry 7. Healthcare Russell Fry's russellcellular.com source gives a direct Tier 1 answer on Healthcare: Interested in working for Russell Cellular? Support Careers Accessibility Statement Store Locator Return Policy Top Brands Samsung Apple Motorola Google Kyocera Verizon Support Insurance and Device Protection VZ Privacy VZ Customer Agreement Web Use Device Payment FAQs Conne Quote: “Interested in working for Russell Cellular? Support Careers Accessibility Statement Store Locator Return Policy Top Brands Samsung Apple Motorola Google Kyocera Verizon Support Insurance and Device Protection VZ Privacy VZ Customer Agreement Web Use Device Payment FAQs Connect with Russell Cellular Follow Follow Follow Russell Cellular independently operates this site and is a Verizon Authorized Retailer. © 2026 Russell Cellular Inc. | 4125 Wilson Creek Marketplace Rd Battlefield, MO 65619, USA Contact Button Contact Us Contact Us Please fill out First Name, Last Name, and Inquiry Subject in the email so we can assist you faster. Continue Cancel” Source: Russell Cellular Verizon Store in Ashburn VA — https://russellcellular.com/store-locations/ashburn-va/ Source-backed claims 1. Election integrity — promised Russell Fry's Ballotpedia questionnaire answer indicates a stated position on Election integrity: Who fills out Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey? Any candidate running for elected office, at any level, can complete Ballotpedia's Candidate Survey. Completing the survey will update the candidate's Ballotpedia profile, letting voters know who they are Quote: “Who fills out Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey? Any candidate running for elected office, at any level, can complete Ballotpedia's Candidate Survey. Completing the survey will update the candidate's Ballotpedia profile, letting voters know who they are and what they stand for.  More than 29,000 candidates have taken Ballotpedia's candidate survey since we launched it in 2015. Learn more about the survey here .” Source: Russell Fry - Ballotpedia — https://ballotpedia.org/Russell_Fry 2. Taxes and spending — opposes Russell Fry's Ballotpedia questionnaire answer indicates a stated position on Taxes and spending: If the Democrats have it their way, be prepared for another round of devastating lockdowns. Russell will steadfastly stand against them because he knows every job is essential – from the retail industry to the service industry, when you’re working to put food on Quote: “If the Democrats have it their way, be prepared for another round of devastating lockdowns. Russell will steadfastly stand against them because he knows every job is essential – from the retail industry to the service industry, when you’re working to put food on your table and keep a roof over your head every job is essential. Like you, Russell knows that lower taxes, fewer regulatory hoops, a small federal government, and free markets are key to economic prosperity. [13]” Source: Russell Fry - Ballotpedia — https://ballotpedia.org/Russell_Fry 3. Public safety — promised Russell Fry's Ballotpedia questionnaire answer indicates a stated position on Public safety: Withdrawn or disqualified candidates Tom Dunn (R) William Bailey (R) George Kite (R) Jeanette Spurlock (R) Justin Davison (R) Steve Reichert (R) Graham Allen (R) Louis Bushay (R) Libertarian convention Libertarian convention for U.S. Quote: “Withdrawn or disqualified candidates Tom Dunn (R) William Bailey (R) George Kite (R) Jeanette Spurlock (R) Justin Davison (R) Steve Reichert (R) Graham Allen (R) Louis Bushay (R) Libertarian convention Libertarian convention for U.S.” Source: Russell Fry - Ballotpedia — https://ballotpedia.org/Russell_Fry 4. Taxes and spending — supports Russell Fry's Ballotpedia questionnaire answer indicates a stated position on Taxes and spending: Taxpayer Protection Pledge, Americans for Tax Reform U.S. Quote: “Taxpayer Protection Pledge, Americans for Tax Reform U.S.” Source: Russell Fry - Ballotpedia — https://ballotpedia.org/Russell_Fry 5. Jobs and economy — supports Russell Fry's Ballotpedia questionnaire answer indicates a stated position on Jobs and economy: JOBS AND THE ECONOMY If the Democrats have it their way, be prepared for another round of devastating lockdowns. Quote: “JOBS AND THE ECONOMY If the Democrats have it their way, be prepared for another round of devastating lockdowns.” Source: Russell Fry - Ballotpedia — https://ballotpedia.org/Russell_Fry 6. Campaign finance — supports Russell Fry's Ballotpedia questionnaire answer indicates a stated position on Campaign finance: Click here for more on federal campaign finance law and here for more on state campaign finance law. Quote: “Click here for more on federal campaign finance law and here for more on state campaign finance law.” Source: Russell Fry - Ballotpedia — https://ballotpedia.org/Russell_Fry 7. Election integrity — supports Russell Fry's Ballotpedia questionnaire answer indicates a stated position on Election integrity: Democratic primary election The Democratic primary election was canceled. Quote: “Democratic primary election The Democratic primary election was canceled.” Source: Russell Fry - Ballotpedia — https://ballotpedia.org/Russell_Fry 8. Government transparency — supports Russell Fry's Ballotpedia questionnaire answer indicates a stated position on Government transparency: Campaign finance summary Note: The finance data shown here comes from the disclosures required of candidates and parties. Quote: “Campaign finance summary Note: The finance data shown here comes from the disclosures required of candidates and parties.” Source: Russell Fry - Ballotpedia — https://ballotpedia.org/Russell_Fry 9. Civil liberties and privacy — promised Russell Fry's Ballotpedia questionnaire answer indicates a stated position on Civil liberties and privacy: Those changes are unconstitutional and would eliminate basic security measures. Quote: “Those changes are unconstitutional and would eliminate basic security measures.” Source: Russell Fry - Ballotpedia — https://ballotpedia.org/Russell_Fry 10. Gun safety background checks and red flag laws — party_position_inferred Russell Fry's Republican affiliation provides a Tier 4 low-confidence party-line fallback on Gun safety background checks and red flag laws; this is not candidate-specific evidence. Quote: “Republican party fallback opposes Gun safety background checks and red flag laws.” Source: Republican party-platform fallback signal — party-platform:republican:fallback 11. Voting rights democracy and elections — party_position_inferred Russell Fry's Republican affiliation provides a Tier 4 low-confidence party-line fallback on Voting rights democracy and elections; this is not candidate-specific evidence. Quote: “Republican party fallback opposes Voting rights democracy and elections.” Source: Republican party-platform fallback signal — party-platform:republican:fallback 12. Public investment and taxes — party_position_inferred Russell Fry's Republican affiliation provides a Tier 4 low-confidence party-line fallback on Public investment and taxes; this is not candidate-specific evidence. Quote: “Republican party fallback opposes Public investment and taxes.” Source: Republican party-platform fallback signal — party-platform:republican:fallback Use this as a portable research snapshot; verify live sources before making final voting decisions.