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Wes Climer
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Wes Climer

Wes Climer

(R)
State Sen. (SC-15)
RunningU.S. House (District 5) · SC · Nov 3, 2026
About Wes Climer

Meet wes climer

Wes Climer is a husband, father of five, business owner and public servant who believes in doing the hard work, telling the truth and never backing down from a fight. Raised in South Carolina and now representing York County in the State Senate, Wes has built a reputation for being one of the most effective and conservative voices in Columbia. He’s not in politics to climb the ladder or play the game. He’s in it to fix what’s broken.

As a financial advisor by trade, Wes understands how bloated government and reckless spending hurt working families. That’s why he’s spent his time in the State Senate leading fights to cut taxes, block wasteful spending and shrink the power of unelected bureaucrats. He believes in smaller government, stronger families and a freer South Carolina.

Wes isn’t just a principled conservative. He’s a proven leader. Whether it’s stopping legislative pay raises, delivering road funding for York County or pushing for real school choice, Wes has shown he’s willing to take on anyone, Republicans or Democrats, to do what’s right.

Now he’s running for Congress because the job isn’t done. Washington is broken and it’s going to take more than sound bites and slogans to fix it. Wes will fight for President Trump, the America First agenda and the values that make this country great.

He’s not asking for power. He’s asking for a mission - to serve, to fight and to win for the people of South Carolina’s 5th Congressional District.

Sourced verbatim from wesclimer.com
Role Summary: State Senator

State senators write and vote on state laws and the state budget, and in most states they also confirm the Governor's appointments. In most states the senate is the smaller of the legislature's two chambers, with larger districts and longer terms than the house.

Quick Facts
Party
Republican
Age
44
Religion
Westminster Presbyterian Church
Birthplace
Charlotte, NC
Residence
Rock Hill, SC
Born
September 26, 1982
Family
Wife: Martie; 5 Children: Jack, Monroe, Betsy, Henry, Michael
Contact
803-752-0052Contact Formwww.scstatehouse.gov/member.php?code=0356818139
Election Info
District15, SC
Current Term11/14/2016 — Present
First Elected11/08/2016
Last Elected11/05/2024
Education
BA
Furman University
2006
Political Career1
Senator
South Carolina State Senate
2016-present
Organizations8
Palmetto School at the Children's Attention Home Board of Directors
Member
2015-present
Westminster Presbyterian Church
Member
present
York County Republican Party
Chair
2013-2015
York District Boy Scouts, Boy Scouts of America
District Commissioner
2011-2014
Palmetto Council Boy Scouts Finance Committee
Chair
2012-present
York District Boy Scouts Finance Committee
Chair
2015-present
Palmetto School at the Children's Attention Home
Board Member
Boy Scouts of America
Eagle Scout
Committees11
Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee
Constitutional Subcommittee
Department of Children's Advocacy, Department of Veterans' Affairs, and Department on Aging Subcommittee
Electricity Market Reform Measures Study Committee
Family and Veterans' Services Committee
Finance Committee
Labor, Commerce and Industry Committee
Legislative Oversight Committee
Subcommittee on K-12 Education
Surface Water Study Committee
Transportation Committee
Quick Facts
Party
Republican
Age
44
Religion
Westminster Presbyterian Church
Birthplace
Charlotte, NC
Residence
Rock Hill, SC
Born
September 26, 1982
Family
Wife: Martie; 5 Children: Jack, Monroe, Betsy, Henry, Michael
Contact
803-752-0052Contact Formwww.scstatehouse.gov/member.php?code=0356818139