Civic Compass race research snapshot Race: U.S. House — SC-05 Data source: Database-backed profile Coverage: Basic Election slug: sc-candidate-profile-enrichment Open online: https://www.ballotvibe.com/races/sc-2026-u-s-house-sc-05?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-05 Flag race evidence: https://www.ballotvibe.com/trust?election=sc-candidate-profile-enrichment&claimReference=U.S.+House+%E2%80%94+SC-05#corrections Exported: 2026-11-08T10:42:40.362Z Candidate profile links - Andy Kaplan: https://www.ballotvibe.com/candidates/andy-kaplan-forward-party?election=sc-candidate-profile-enrichment - Mallory Dittmer: https://www.ballotvibe.com/candidates/mallory-dittmer-democratic?election=sc-candidate-profile-enrichment - Wes Climer: https://www.ballotvibe.com/candidates/wes-climer-republican?election=sc-candidate-profile-enrichment Why this race matters Candidate profile enrichment race created from official filing rows and candidate evidence sources. Evidence coverage Candidates loaded: 3 Claims loaded: 97 Shared issue areas: Election integrity, Infrastructure Candidates without evidence: 0 Claims needing review: 24 Stale source count: 0 Candidate comparison 1. Andy Kaplan (Forward Party) Evidence: 14/14 source-backed; 2 high-confidence Issues: Civil liberties and privacy, Election integrity, Environment and energy, Infrastructure Values: Civil liberties, Personal privacy, Government transparency, Institutional accountability, Environmental stewardship Public gaps: age_fact, ballotpedia_questionnaire_positions, campaign_policy_claims Sources: Andy Cohen and Anderson Cooper’s Latest TV Gig Has Fans Going Wild — https://www.goodhousekeeping.com/entertainment/celebrity-news/a71795265/anderson-cooper-andy-cohen-cnn-independence-eve-live-2026/; Andy Kaplan Ballotpedia profile — https://ballotpedia.org/Andy_Kaplan; CBeebies Guide - Thu Jul 02 2026 - BBC iPlayer — https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/guide/cbeebies/20260702 2. Mallory Dittmer (Democratic) Evidence: 17/29 source-backed; 14 high-confidence Issues: Infrastructure, Election integrity, Healthcare, Education Values: Infrastructure reliability, Government transparency, Institutional accountability, Healthcare access, Education quality Public gaps: age_fact, campaign_policy_claims, career_or_role_fact Sources: Mallory Dittmer - Ballotpedia — https://ballotpedia.org/Mallory_Dittmer; McMorrow Compares Trump to Nazis While Her Party Backs a Candidate With a Literal Nazi Tattoo — https://townhall.com/tipsheet/scott-mcclallen/2026/05/03/mcmorrow-compares-trump-to-nazis-while-her-party-backs-a-candidate-with-a-literal-nazi-tattoo-n2675440; Mallory (Official Site) - Ignition Systems, Distributors, Fuel Pumps & More | Holley — https://www.holley.com/brands/mallory/?msockid=25b581bae7fe667906dd9628e6136785 3. Wes Climer (Republican) Evidence: 42/54 source-backed; 2 high-confidence Issues: Jobs and worker protections, Abortion and reproductive rights, Cost of living public intervention, Public investment and taxes Values: Economic opportunity, Civil liberties, Healthcare access, Fair taxation, Government transparency Public gaps: age_fact, ballotpedia_questionnaire_positions, campaign_policy_claims Sources: Republican party-platform fallback signal — party-platform:republican:fallback; Oman Prometric Exam for Pharmacists | OMSB Licensing Guide | Trueway International — https://www.truewayinternational.com/blogs/oman-prometric-exam-for-pharmacists; Oman Prometric Exam for Doctors | OMSB Licensing Guide | Trueway International — https://www.truewayinternational.com/blogs/oman-prometric-exam-for-doctors Research queue Candidate follow-up: Andy Kaplan, Mallory Dittmer, Wes Climer Source refresh: No stale sources flagged Source-backed claims 1. Mallory Dittmer — Infrastructure — supports Mallory Dittmer's Ballotpedia questionnaire answer indicates a stated position on Infrastructure: I’m running for Congress because I love our country and believe it needs more bridge-builders like me. It needs less conflict and more collaboration, a new generation of leaders who can think outside the Democrat vs. Republican box and work together. My backgrou Quote: “I’m running for Congress because I love our country and believe it needs more bridge-builders like me. It needs less conflict and more collaboration, a new generation of leaders who can think outside the Democrat vs. Republican box and work together. My background makes me uniquely qualified for that role! I’ll compromise whenever it’s helpful but won’t bend to pressure from special interests. I’ll work harder for District 5 than anyone ever has!” Source: Mallory Dittmer - Ballotpedia — https://ballotpedia.org/Mallory_Dittmer Report source issue: https://www.ballotvibe.com/trust?election=sc-candidate-profile-enrichment&claimReference=Mallory+Dittmer+%E2%80%94+Infrastructure&sourceUrl=https%3A%2F%2Fballotpedia.org%2FMallory_Dittmer#corrections 2. Mallory Dittmer — Election integrity — supports Mallory Dittmer's Ballotpedia questionnaire answer indicates a stated position on Election integrity: Washington has been paralyzed by partisan bickering and gridlock for most of my life. It might work for the politicians in DC who like to grandstand for the cameras but it doesn’t work for the people who sent them there. That can end in a single election cyc Quote: “Washington has been paralyzed by partisan bickering and gridlock for most of my life. It might work for the politicians in DC who like to grandstand for the cameras but it doesn’t work for the people who sent them there. That can end in a single election cycle!” Source: Mallory Dittmer - Ballotpedia — https://ballotpedia.org/Mallory_Dittmer Report source issue: https://www.ballotvibe.com/trust?election=sc-candidate-profile-enrichment&claimReference=Mallory+Dittmer+%E2%80%94+Election+integrity&sourceUrl=https%3A%2F%2Fballotpedia.org%2FMallory_Dittmer#corrections 3. Mallory Dittmer — Healthcare — supports Mallory Dittmer's Ballotpedia questionnaire answer indicates a stated position on Healthcare: I’ve spent the past eight months talking to people in the 5th District about their lives and concerns. Their top priority – and therefore my top priority – is the cost of living, from groceries and gas to health care and housing. When families are trapped in a daily Quote: “I’ve spent the past eight months talking to people in the 5th District about their lives and concerns. Their top priority – and therefore my top priority – is the cost of living, from groceries and gas to health care and housing. When families are trapped in a daily struggle to pay the bills, there’s no room for planning, let alone dreaming, for the future.” Source: Mallory Dittmer - Ballotpedia — https://ballotpedia.org/Mallory_Dittmer Report source issue: https://www.ballotvibe.com/trust?election=sc-candidate-profile-enrichment&claimReference=Mallory+Dittmer+%E2%80%94+Healthcare&sourceUrl=https%3A%2F%2Fballotpedia.org%2FMallory_Dittmer#corrections 4. Mallory Dittmer — Education — supports Mallory Dittmer's Ballotpedia questionnaire answer indicates a stated position on Education: I’m not a politician; I’m a mother, a teacher’s wife, an independent thinker and creative problem-solver. For most of my professional career I worked as an executive in the fashion industry, where I developed expert negotiating skills and a passion for bringing peopl Quote: “I’m not a politician; I’m a mother, a teacher’s wife, an independent thinker and creative problem-solver. For most of my professional career I worked as an executive in the fashion industry, where I developed expert negotiating skills and a passion for bringing people and communities together.” Source: Mallory Dittmer - Ballotpedia — https://ballotpedia.org/Mallory_Dittmer Report source issue: https://www.ballotvibe.com/trust?election=sc-candidate-profile-enrichment&claimReference=Mallory+Dittmer+%E2%80%94+Education&sourceUrl=https%3A%2F%2Fballotpedia.org%2FMallory_Dittmer#corrections 5. Mallory Dittmer — Healthcare — opposes Mallory Dittmer's townhall.com source gives a direct Tier 1 answer on Healthcare: And this is the best defense they can come up with? That the lady who deleted tweets is authentic? Editor’s Note: Do you enjoy Townhall’s conservative reporting that takes on the radical Left and woke media? Support our work so that we can continue to bring you the truth. Join Quote: “And this is the best defense they can come up with? That the lady who deleted tweets is authentic? Editor’s Note: Do you enjoy Townhall’s conservative reporting that takes on the radical Left and woke media? Support our work so that we can continue to bring you the truth. Join Townhall VIP and use promo code FIGHT to receive 60% off your membership. Join the conversation as a VIP Member Login to Leave a Comment Recommended How Low Can She Go? As Prosecutors Lay Out Case Against Tyler Robinson, Owens Offers to Help Defense Amy Curtis Democrats Unanimously Opposed the Working Families Tax Cuts. Now They're Trying to Take Credit for It. Amy Curtis Mamdani's Embittered Fourth of July Rant to America Victor Davis Hanson Scott Jennings Reveals the Real Reason Democrats Turned on Graham Platner Dmitri Bolt Platner Is a Hilarious Symptom of Progressive Failure Kurt Schlichter This Canadian Woman Just Exposed the Fatal Flaws of Universal Healthcare Julia Cassidy Trending on Townhall Videos Advertisement” Source: McMorrow Compares Trump to Nazis While Her Party Backs a Candidate With a Literal Nazi Tattoo — https://townhall.com/tipsheet/scott-mcclallen/2026/05/03/mcmorrow-compares-trump-to-nazis-while-her-party-backs-a-candidate-with-a-literal-nazi-tattoo-n2675440 Report source issue: https://www.ballotvibe.com/trust?election=sc-candidate-profile-enrichment&claimReference=Mallory+Dittmer+%E2%80%94+Healthcare&sourceUrl=https%3A%2F%2Ftownhall.com%2Ftipsheet%2Fscott-mcclallen%2F2026%2F05%2F03%2Fmcmorrow-compares-trump-to-nazis-while-her-party-backs-a-candidate-with-a-literal-nazi-tattoo-n2675440#corrections 6. Mallory Dittmer — Jobs and economy — supports Mallory Dittmer's holley.com source gives a direct Tier 1 answer on Jobs and economy: What Are You Working On? Dodge Gen I Hemi Clearance Sale All Items Ignition Boxes Distributors Ignition Coils Electronic Conversion Kits Fuel Pumps Regulators and Filters Mallory Spark Plug Wires Motorcycle Distributors Apparel & Collectibles Ignition Boxes Distributors Ign Quote: “What Are You Working On? Dodge Gen I Hemi Clearance Sale All Items Ignition Boxes Distributors Ignition Coils Electronic Conversion Kits Fuel Pumps Regulators and Filters Mallory Spark Plug Wires Motorcycle Distributors Apparel & Collectibles Ignition Boxes Distributors Ignition Coils Official Site Electronic Conversion Kits Fuel Pumps Regulators and Filters View All View All Ignition Boxes Electronic Conversion Kits Motorcycle Distributors Distributors Fuel Pumps Regulators and Filters Apparel & Collectibles Ignition Coils Mallory Spark Plug Wires Menu High Performance Ignition Systems Mallory Mallory manufactures high-quality ignition and fuel system components for classic Chevrolet, Ford, and Dodge engines. Ignition Boxes Shop Now Distributors Shop Now Ignition Coils Shop Now Mallory Spark Plug Wires Shop Now Motorcycle Distributors Shop Now Ignition Components Last Chance Mallory HyFire Ignition Box Mallory HyFire Ignition Box” Source: Mallory (Official Site) - Ignition Systems, Distributors, Fuel Pumps & More | Holley — https://www.holley.com/brands/mallory/?msockid=25b581bae7fe667906dd9628e6136785 Report source issue: https://www.ballotvibe.com/trust?election=sc-candidate-profile-enrichment&claimReference=Mallory+Dittmer+%E2%80%94+Jobs+and+economy&sourceUrl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.holley.com%2Fbrands%2Fmallory%2F%3Fmsockid%3D25b581bae7fe667906dd9628e6136785#corrections 7. Andy Kaplan — Civil liberties and privacy — supports Andy Kaplan's goodhousekeeping.com source gives a direct Tier 1 answer on Civil liberties and privacy: Is ‘Dutton Ranch’ Renewed for Season 2? Good Housekeeping participates in various affiliate marketing programs, which means we may get paid commissions on editorially chosen products purchased through our links to retailer sites. ©2026 Hearst Magazine Media Quote: “Is ‘Dutton Ranch’ Renewed for Season 2? Good Housekeeping participates in various affiliate marketing programs, which means we may get paid commissions on editorially chosen products purchased through our links to retailer sites. ©2026 Hearst Magazine Media, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Privacy Notice CA Notice at Collection Your CA Privacy Rights/Shine the Light DAA Industry Opt Out Terms of Use Site Map Your Privacy Choices: Opt Out of Sale/Targeted Ads” Source: Andy Cohen and Anderson Cooper’s Latest TV Gig Has Fans Going Wild — https://www.goodhousekeeping.com/entertainment/celebrity-news/a71795265/anderson-cooper-andy-cohen-cnn-independence-eve-live-2026/ Report source issue: https://www.ballotvibe.com/trust?election=sc-candidate-profile-enrichment&claimReference=Andy+Kaplan+%E2%80%94+Civil+liberties+and+privacy&sourceUrl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.goodhousekeeping.com%2Fentertainment%2Fcelebrity-news%2Fa71795265%2Fanderson-cooper-andy-cohen-cnn-independence-eve-live-2026%2F#corrections 8. Mallory Dittmer — Education — supports Mallory Dittmer's Ballotpedia questionnaire answer indicates a stated position on Education: Who represents me? What's on my ballot? • Elections in 2026 • How to vote • How to run for office • Ballot measures Government Who represents me? • U.S. President • U.S. Congress • Federal courts • State executives • State legislature • State and local courts • Count Quote: “Who represents me? What's on my ballot? • Elections in 2026 • How to vote • How to run for office • Ballot measures Government Who represents me? • U.S. President • U.S. Congress • Federal courts • State executives • State legislature • State and local courts • Counties • Cities • School districts • Public policy Retrieved from " https://ballotpedia.org/wiki/index.php?title=Mallory_Dittmer&oldid=11186318 " Categories : 2026 challenger 2026 general election 2026 primary (winner) Democratic Party South Carolina U.S. House candidate, 2026 U.S. House candidates Information about voting” Source: Mallory Dittmer - Ballotpedia — https://ballotpedia.org/Mallory_Dittmer Report source issue: https://www.ballotvibe.com/trust?election=sc-candidate-profile-enrichment&claimReference=Mallory+Dittmer+%E2%80%94+Education&sourceUrl=https%3A%2F%2Fballotpedia.org%2FMallory_Dittmer#corrections 9. Andy Kaplan — Election integrity — supports Andy Kaplan's Ballotpedia questionnaire answer indicates a stated position on Election integrity: Vote totals may change until results are certified.  Source Total votes: 45,517 = candidate completed the Ballotpedia Candidate Connection survey. Quote: “Vote totals may change until results are certified.  Source Total votes: 45,517 = candidate completed the Ballotpedia Candidate Connection survey.” Source: Andy Kaplan Ballotpedia profile — https://ballotpedia.org/Andy_Kaplan Report source issue: https://www.ballotvibe.com/trust?election=sc-candidate-profile-enrichment&claimReference=Andy+Kaplan+%E2%80%94+Election+integrity&sourceUrl=https%3A%2F%2Fballotpedia.org%2FAndy_Kaplan#corrections 10. Mallory Dittmer — Government transparency — supports Mallory Dittmer'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: Mallory Dittmer - Ballotpedia — https://ballotpedia.org/Mallory_Dittmer Report source issue: https://www.ballotvibe.com/trust?election=sc-candidate-profile-enrichment&claimReference=Mallory+Dittmer+%E2%80%94+Government+transparency&sourceUrl=https%3A%2F%2Fballotpedia.org%2FMallory_Dittmer#corrections 11. Mallory Dittmer — Infrastructure — supports Mallory Dittmer's Ballotpedia questionnaire answer indicates a stated position on Infrastructure: I’m running for Congress because I love our country and believe it needs more bridge-builders like me. Quote: “I’m running for Congress because I love our country and believe it needs more bridge-builders like me.” Source: Mallory Dittmer - Ballotpedia — https://ballotpedia.org/Mallory_Dittmer Report source issue: https://www.ballotvibe.com/trust?election=sc-candidate-profile-enrichment&claimReference=Mallory+Dittmer+%E2%80%94+Infrastructure&sourceUrl=https%3A%2F%2Fballotpedia.org%2FMallory_Dittmer#corrections 12. Mallory Dittmer — Taxes and spending — supports Mallory Dittmer's Ballotpedia questionnaire answer indicates a stated position on Taxes and spending: Satellite spending groups may or may not have expended funds related to the candidate or politician on whose page you are reading this disclaimer. Quote: “Satellite spending groups may or may not have expended funds related to the candidate or politician on whose page you are reading this disclaimer.” Source: Mallory Dittmer - Ballotpedia — https://ballotpedia.org/Mallory_Dittmer Report source issue: https://www.ballotvibe.com/trust?election=sc-candidate-profile-enrichment&claimReference=Mallory+Dittmer+%E2%80%94+Taxes+and+spending&sourceUrl=https%3A%2F%2Fballotpedia.org%2FMallory_Dittmer#corrections 13. Mallory Dittmer — Campaign finance — supports Mallory Dittmer'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: Mallory Dittmer - Ballotpedia — https://ballotpedia.org/Mallory_Dittmer Report source issue: https://www.ballotvibe.com/trust?election=sc-candidate-profile-enrichment&claimReference=Mallory+Dittmer+%E2%80%94+Campaign+finance&sourceUrl=https%3A%2F%2Fballotpedia.org%2FMallory_Dittmer#corrections 14. Mallory Dittmer — Election integrity — supports Mallory Dittmer's Ballotpedia questionnaire answer indicates a stated position on Election integrity: Contents 1 Elections 1.1 2026 1.1.1 Endorsements 2 Campaign themes 2.1 2026 3 Campaign finance summary 4 See also 5 External links 6 Footnotes Elections 2026 See also:  South Carolina's 5th Congressional District election, 2026 South Carolina's 5th Cong Quote: “Contents 1 Elections 1.1 2026 1.1.1 Endorsements 2 Campaign themes 2.1 2026 3 Campaign finance summary 4 See also 5 External links 6 Footnotes Elections 2026 See also:  South Carolina's 5th Congressional District election, 2026 South Carolina's 5th Congressional District election, 2026 (June 9 Democratic primary) South Carolina's 5th Congressional District election, 2026 (June 9 Republican primary) General election The candidate list in this election may not be complete.” Source: Mallory Dittmer - Ballotpedia — https://ballotpedia.org/Mallory_Dittmer Report source issue: https://www.ballotvibe.com/trust?election=sc-candidate-profile-enrichment&claimReference=Mallory+Dittmer+%E2%80%94+Election+integrity&sourceUrl=https%3A%2F%2Fballotpedia.org%2FMallory_Dittmer#corrections 15. Mallory Dittmer — Cost of living — supports Mallory Dittmer's Ballotpedia questionnaire answer indicates a stated position on Cost of living: When I’m in Washington, I’ll prioritize economic and trade policies that curb inflation and lower costs. Quote: “When I’m in Washington, I’ll prioritize economic and trade policies that curb inflation and lower costs.” Source: Mallory Dittmer - Ballotpedia — https://ballotpedia.org/Mallory_Dittmer Report source issue: https://www.ballotvibe.com/trust?election=sc-candidate-profile-enrichment&claimReference=Mallory+Dittmer+%E2%80%94+Cost+of+living&sourceUrl=https%3A%2F%2Fballotpedia.org%2FMallory_Dittmer#corrections 16. Mallory Dittmer — Healthcare — supports Mallory Dittmer's Ballotpedia questionnaire answer indicates a stated position on Healthcare: Their top priority – and therefore my top priority – is the cost of living, from groceries and gas to health care and housing. Quote: “Their top priority – and therefore my top priority – is the cost of living, from groceries and gas to health care and housing.” Source: Mallory Dittmer - Ballotpedia — https://ballotpedia.org/Mallory_Dittmer Report source issue: https://www.ballotvibe.com/trust?election=sc-candidate-profile-enrichment&claimReference=Mallory+Dittmer+%E2%80%94+Healthcare&sourceUrl=https%3A%2F%2Fballotpedia.org%2FMallory_Dittmer#corrections Use this as a portable race comparison snapshot; verify live sources before making final voting decisions.