Sen. Tim Scott (R-SC) will seek re-election in 2028, despite previously pledging that his 2022 campaign would be his last. Scott disclosed his plans in an interview with the Post and Courier. “And I’ll say without any question that as I think about my own reelection in 2028, I think about all the lessons I’ve learned on the campaign trail for all these other candidates, and frankly, even in South Carolina,” Scott told the outlet. “The more I travel the state, the more I travel the country, the more I realize the important role that we play in the majority,” he added. Tim Scott to run for reelection to the Senate https://t.co/eSCwlddPcw — POLITICO (@politico) March 18, 2026 More from the Post and Courier: The announcement from Scott, 60, is a departure from an early promise he made in 2014, shortly after he took the oath of office on the floor of the U.S. Senate. At the time, Scott told reporters from his home state that he favored term limits and would impose one on himself. He promised to finish out the final two years of former U.S. Sen. Jim DeMint’s term and then hoped to be reelected to two, full six-year terms. It was a commitment he reaffirmed as recently as 2019 during a “Pints and Politics” appearance sponsored by the newspaper, when he declared at the end of the live question-and-answer session that he had no interest in running for political office after 2022. “I plan to run for reelection, but that will be my last one, if I run,” he said at the time, eliciting gasps and some claps from the audience of more than 250 people. Asked during the March 18 phone interview if he misspoke, Scott said, “Oh no, no. I meant 2028.” Asked if he plans to run again in 2028, Scott further confirmed, “Yes ma’am.” “Shocker! A Republican makes a term limit pledge and then walks it back. Guess that’s what happens when Donald Trump doesn’t want you in his cabinet,” South Carolina Democratic Party Chair Christale Spain commented, according to the outlet. Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC), South Carolina’s senior senator, officially filed for re-election in the 2026 midterms this week. “It’s official. I just left my campaign headquarters after filing for re-election. Thanks to all the family, friends and supporters that make this possible,” Graham said. It’s official. I just left my campaign headquarters after filing for re-election. Thanks to all the family, friends and supporters that make this possible. pic.twitter.com/MzYWe0q5MG — Lindsey Graham (@LindseyGrahamSC) March 16, 2026 WCIV noted: U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham is viewed unfavorably by 61% of voters, according to a new statewide poll conducted by Impact Research. The poll suggested that only 34% of voters viewed him favorably, with 57% of respondents claiming they are “looking to vote for someone else.” “Senator Graham is in serious political trouble, and this poll confirms what South Carolinians already know — they’re ready for change,” said Dr. Annie Andrews. “I’m running because working families in this state deserve a senator who fights for them, not one who’s spent decades in Washington collecting corporate checks and enriching himself while kids can’t afford to see a doctor. This race is winnable, and we’re going to win it.” The survey, which took into account 700 likely 2026 voters, was conducted from Feb. 25 through March 1. According to its findings, only 32% of voters say they would definitely or probably vote to re-elect Sen. Graham. Among independent voters, Graham trails Andrews by 19 points.