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SC congressman says he's 'coming home' after next term. GOP challenger says he's not waiting.
Atchley says he is ready to challenge Timmons now and argues he can represent the district.
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FORMER CANDIDATE · 2026 · U.S. HOUSE · SC-4 (R)FORMER CANDIDATE · 2026 · U.S. HOUSE · SC-4 (R)
David Atchley
David Atchley ran in the June 9, 2026 Republican primary for South Carolina’s 4th district and did not advance.
- Party
- Republican
- Ran for
- U.S. House · SC-4 (2026)
- Result
- Lost primary (19.5%)
- Raised
- $210K
- LAST RAN
- 2026
- RAISED
- $210K
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David Atchley at a glance
NET READER RATING
+8
▲ 14 GOOD LOOK26 VOTES12 BAD LOOK ▼
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NET2026 election: South Carolina’s 4th District
THE 2026 RACE
William R. Timmons IVREPIncumbent · $1.6M raised
Courtney McClainDEM$100K raised
Jessica EthridgeLIBERTARIAN$409 raised
David Atchley’s campaign fundraising and spending
- RAISED · 2025–26 CYCLE
- $210K
- CASH ON HAND
- $487
- SPENT
- $210K
- DEBT
- $62K
WHERE THE MONEY CAME FROM
- Individuals
- $210K · 100%
AIPAC · 2025–26
AIPAC TRACKER →HOW WE COUNT →TOP DONORS
Grozier, MichaelTrueline Brands · OWNER$5K
Workman, NealWorkman Companies · OWNER$4K
Paddock, MelanieAugusta Twenty · OWNER$4K
Brown, BrianMedical Group Of The Carolina' · PHYSICIAN$4K
Thomas, AbrahamAs Genesis Neurology · PHYSICIAN$4K
Dexter, BlakeDexter Co LLC · COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE$4K
Smith, BlakeParham Smith And Archenhold · ATTORNEY$4K
Davis, RichardDavis Law Firm · ATTORNEY$4K
Brown, ChristopherFamily Legacy, INC. · FINANCIAL SERVICES$4K
Beeson, John Jr.Mark III Properties · PRESIDENT$4K
Totals by donor name from itemized FEC receipts: individuals and committees that gave over $200.CAMPAIGN SPENDING
Other$154K
Events$20K
Advertising$14K
Contributions$8K
Fundraising$4K
Coverage
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William Timmons Faces Another Electoral Challenge
Atchley is launching a campaign to challenge Timmons in the Republican primary.
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The Post and Courier
Greenville businessman to primary William Timmons in 2026
Atchley is mounting a primary challenge to Timmons and says the incumbent is disconnected from the district.
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MOST RATEDScdailygazette · 4 MIN READ
SC congressman says he's 'coming home' after next term. GOP challenger says he's not waiting.
Atchley says he is ready to challenge Timmons now and argues he can represent the district.
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