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SITTING REPRESENTATIVE · SOUTH CAROLINA · 5TH DISTRICT · REPUBLICANSITTING REPRESENTATIVE · SC-5 · REP
Ralph Norman
Ralph Norman has represented South Carolina’s 5th district in the U.S. House since June 2017. Announced a run for South Carolina Governor in July 2025; not seeking re-election.
Before congressional service, Norman worked in real estate development and represented a South Carolina House district during 2005–2007 and 2009–2017.
Norman earned a Bachelor of Science from Presbyterian College in 1975 and worked in real estate development before public office. Norman represented a South Carolina House district during 2005–2007 and 2009–2017, then entered the U.S. House on June 26, 2017, after winning a special election.Source: Wikipedia · CC BY-SA 4.0
- Party
- Republican
- In House
- Since Jun 2017
- Age
- 73
- Committees
- 3
- Term ends
- Jan 3, 2027
- HOUSE SINCE
- 2017
- COMMITTEES
- 3
- AGE
- 73
RUNNING FOR SOUTH CAROLINA GOVERNORAnnounced July 27, 2025; not seeking re-election to the House.THE RACE →THIS SEAT’S RACE →Source ↗
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Ralph Norman at a glance
NET READER RATING
▲ 3 PTS IN 30 DAYS+6
▲ 901 GOOD LOOK1,697 VOTES796 BAD LOOK ▼
COVERAGE MIX · 100 STORIES
Click a row to open that column below.SENTIMENT BY TOPIC
NETLATEST ACTIVITY
NEWS'Write-In Ralph' Movement Rolls On FITSNews · Oct 2Ralph Norman’s record in the 119th Congress
- Participation
- 89%
- ▎ HOUSE MEDIAN 98%
- Missed 77 of 676 roll calls this Congress.
- Party unity
- 99%
- ▎ REP MEDIAN 98%
- Level with the median House Republican.
- Bipartisan bills
- 15%
- ▎ HOUSE MEDIAN 40%
- Share of sponsored bills with at least one Democratic cosponsor.
- Bill success
- 15%
- ▎ HOUSE MEDIAN 10%
- Out of committee or further: 3 of 20 sponsored bills.
BROKE WITH PARTY
SEP 16Retire through Ownership ActNAY
SEP 16Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026NAY
SEP 15Tax Relief for Fraud Victims ActNAY
HOUSE · 119TH CONGRESSRalph Norman’s voting record
| DATE | MEASURE | VOTE | REP MAJORITY | RESULT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEP 16 | S. 2403Retire through Ownership ActBROKE W/ PARTY | NAY | YEA 191–14 | Passed 401–142/3 NEEDED |
| SEP 16 | H.R. 9497Water Resources Development Act of 2026 | YEA | YEA 202–9 | Passed 415–92/3 NEEDED |
| SEP 16 | H.R. 9340Ratepayer Protection Act | YEA | YEA 210–0 | Passed 417–32/3 NEEDED |
| SEP 16 | H.J.Res. 213Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, o… | YEA | YEA 210–1 | Passed 214–208 |
| SEP 16 | H.R. 10326PROOF Act | YEA | YEA 210–1 | Passed 217–207 |
| SEP 16 | H.R. 9576National Fraud Enforcement Division Act of 2026 | YEA | YEA 212–0 | Passed 352–72 |
| SEP 16 | H.R. 5334Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026BROKE W/ PARTY | NAY | YEA 203–7 | Passed 262–159 |
| SEP 15 | H.Con.Res. 93Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove… | NAY | NAY 203–7 | Passed 220–204 |
| SEP 15 | H.J.Res. 210Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, o… | YEA | YEA 212–1 | Passed 216–211 |
| SEP 15 | H.R. 9500Tax Relief for Fraud Victims ActBROKE W/ PARTY | NAY | YEA 195–17 | Passed 408–172/3 NEEDED |
| SEP 15 | H.R. 2140Diesel Emissions Reduction Act of 2025BROKE W/ PARTY | NAY | YEA 130–79 | Passed 343–792/3 NEEDED |
| SEP 15 | H.R. 4646Whistleblower Protection Act of 2025 | YEA | YEA 210–0 | Passed 424–02/3 NEEDED |
| SEP 15 | H.R. 8278Fostering the Use of Technology to Uphold Regulatory Effectiveness in Supervision ActBROKE W/ PARTY | NAY | YEA 203–7 | Passed 417–72/3 NEEDED |
| SEP 15 | H.R. 2978GUARD ActBROKE W/ PARTY | NAY | YEA 203–7 | Passed 414–72/3 NEEDED |
| SEP 14 | H.R. 3276Local Communities & Bird Habitat Stewardship Act of 2026BROKE W/ PARTY | NAY | YEA 138–60 | Passed 345–602/3 NEEDED |
| SEP 14 | H.R. 4219National Wildlife Refuge System Invasive Species Strike Team Act of 2025BROKE W/ PARTY | NAY | YEA 165–33 | Passed 371–332/3 NEEDED |
| SEP 03 | H.R. 4795Protect Economic and Academic Freedom Act of 2026 | YEA | YEA 203–2 | Passed 237–169 |
| SEP 02 | H.R. 1501Protecting Domestic Mining Act of 2025 | YEA | YEA 210–0 | Passed 218–201 |
| SEP 02 | H.J.Res. 1Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to require that the Supre… | YEA | YEA 211–0 | Failed 212–2062/3 NEEDED |
| SEP 01 | H.R. 9436Northeast Lobsterman Protection Act of 2026 | YEA | YEA 209–2 | Passed 219–196 |
| SEP 01 | H.R. 6500Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2027BROKE W/ PARTY | NAY | YEA 193–19 | Passed 370–482/3 NEEDED |
| AUG 31 | S. 32LACABROKE W/ PARTY | NAY | YEA 186–10 | Passed 378–102/3 NEEDED |
| AUG 31 | S. 307Prison Staff Safety Enhancement Act | YEA | YEA 187–8 | Passed 376–82/3 NEEDED |
| JUL 23 | H.R. 8884Removing Barriers to Work for Disabled Americans Act | YEA | YEA 212–0 | Passed 232–188 |
| JUL 23 | H.Con.Res. 89Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove… | NAY | NAY 207–4 | Passed 214–208 |
Bills sponsored by Ralph Norman in the 119th Congress
20Sponsored
3Out of cmte
2Passed House
1Became law
SPONSORED · 119TH CONGRESS
Sponsored20
Out of committee3
Passed House2
Became law1
Plus 197 bills cosponsored this Congress.
Ralph Norman’s committee assignments
Financial Services
MEMBERSUBCOMMITTEESFinancial InstitutionsHousing and Insurance
Ralph Norman’s career and background
PUBLIC SERVICE · 2005 – PRESENT
OFFICE
South Carolina House of Representatives 2005–07South Carolina House of Representatives 2009–17U.S. House · SC-5 2017–
- 2017 – NOWU.S. House · SC-5
- 2009 – 17South Carolina House of Representatives
- 2005 – 07South Carolina House of Representatives
- BORN
- June 20, 1953 · Rock Hill, South Carolina
- EDUCATION
- Bachelor of Science, Presbyterian College, 1975
2026 election: South Carolina’s 5th District
NEXT ELECTION · SC-5
29DAYS
Tuesday, November 3, 2026
LAST R+27.2RUNNING FOR SOUTH CAROLINA GOVERNOR
PAST RESULTS
2026U.S. Senate · South Carolina · PrimaryLOST47.6%
2024U.S. House · SC-563.6%
2022U.S. House · SC-564.0%
2020U.S. House · SC-560.1%
2018U.S. House · SC-557.1%
RESULTS SINCE 20182026 SC-5 HOUSE RACE →Ralph Norman’s campaign fundraising and spending
- RAISED · 2025–26 CYCLE
- $101K
- CASH ON HAND
- $90K
- SPENT
- $605K
WHERE THE MONEY CAME FROM
- Individuals
- $13K · 15.2%
- PACs
- $64K · 76.4%
- Self-funding
- $7K · 8.4%
AIPAC · 2025–26
AIPAC TRACKER →HOW WE COUNT →- THROUGH AIPAC PAC
- $0
AIPAC-BACKED SUPER PAC (UNITED DEMOCRACY PROJECT)
- SUPPORTING
- —
- OPPOSING
- —
SUPER PACS UDP FUNDED
- Palmetto Action21% of its money from UDP
- OPPOSING $3.2M
SINCE DEC 2021 $8K through AIPAC PAC
AIPAC PAC filings through Aug 31.TOP DONORS
Rydin, MichaelRetired · RETIRED$4K
Zucker, JonathanThe Intertech Group, INC. · PRESIDENT$3K
Morgan, WilliamJohn Bouchard & Sons · MANAGEMENT$1K
Fedele, MikeRetired · RETIRED$1K
West, StaceyRetired · RETIRED$1K
Payne, Warren Mr.Mayer Brown · CONSULTANT$1K
Rinehart, John D. Jr.Rinehart Realty · REALTOR$1K
Miller, Paul Mr.Miller Wenhold Capitol Strategies · PARTNER$1K
Bodner, Margaret Mrs.Retired · RETIRED$1K
Alety, SaatFederal Hall Policy Advisors · PARTNER$1K
Totals by donor name from itemized FEC receipts: individuals and committees that gave over $200.OUTSIDE SPENDING
- SUPPORTING
- $498K
- OPPOSING
- $6.0M
Palmetto Action$0 / $3.2M
Security Is Strength PAC$0 / $1.7M
Invest In Tomorrow Coalition PAC$0 / $1.0M
Palmetto First PAC$393K / $0
Freedom Caucus Fund$74K / $0
CAMPAIGN SPENDING
Other$436K
Transfers$100K
Contributions$36K
Materials$26K
Refunds$13K
How to contact Ralph Norman
WASHINGTON, D.C.
569 Cannon House Office BuildingWashington, DC 20515-4005(202) 225-5501Call (202) 225-5501ONLINE
Websitenorman.house.gov
Instagram@repralphnorman
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