2022 South Carolina Senate Election
News coverage of the South Carolina Senate election. See the race between Tim Scott, polling at 56%, and Krystle Matthews, polling at 31%. Tim Scott has been the Senator from South Carolina since 2013. See their news, bias in the media coverage and more in our South Carolina election page. See other states and more information on our 2022 U.S. Senate page.
Top South Carolina Candidates
Republican CandidateTim Scott Polls: 56% Sample: 1,100Percentage of News: 80%
Democrat CandidateKrystle Matthews Polls: 31% Sample: 1,100Percentage of News: 20%
Coverage Breakdown
Coverage Breakdown is based on the number of articles published per candidate.
Tim Scott
Krystle Matthews
Top 2022 South Carolina Senate Election News
US & Canada · South CarolinaSen. Tim Scott won reelection to what he said will be his last term. Scott is the U.S. Senate's only Black Republican. He has been mentioned as a possible presidential candidate in 2024 or later depending on how the field shapes up. See the Story
Tim Scott projected to win South Carolina Senate race
56% Left coverage: 18 sources
Krystle Matthews · ColumbiaThe South Carolina Democrat vying to oust Republican U.S. Sen. Tim Scott is facing calls from within her own party to fold her campaign, following the publication of additional leaked audio in which she appears to make disparaging remarks about her constituents.See the Story
SC Democrats call on their party’s US Senate nominee to quit
63% Center coverage: 27 sources
Transgender · WashingtonSen. Tim Scott (R-S.C.) has introduced a bill to cut federal funding from schools with transgender support policies that do not involve parental consent. The measure would bar elementary and middle schools in the U.S. from allowing a student to use a different name, pronoun, restroom or locker room without the knowledge of their parents. Conservative lawmakers at the state level this year have pursued similar measures.See the Story
Sen. Tim Scott introduces bill to stop schools from changing child's gender without parental consent
90% Right coverage: 10 sources
Latest 2022 South Carolina Senate Election News
Corruption · CharlestonProject Veritas Action released a video Wednesday purportedly showing U.S. Senate candidate Krystle Matthews (D-S.C.), explaining why she “treats [white people] like shit.”. She is also heard encouraging gang members to run for public office.See the Story
Leaked Video Purportedly Shows Dem Senate Candidate Explaining Why She 'Treats White People Like Shit'
78% Right coverage: 9 sources
Tim ScottAmericans are deciding whether the Democrats under Biden can prevail for the next two years, or if a path opens to Donald Trump and the Republicans to take back the presidency in 2024.See the Story
As it happened: Democrats win key Senate battle, full picture not likely for days
75% Right coverage: 4 sources
Tim ScottMontgomery Country Schools Share Data Claiming 582% Increase in Gender Nonconforming Students Freedom Rock RadioSee the Story
Montgomery Country Schools Share Data Claiming 582% Increase in Gender Nonconforming Students - Freedom Rock Radio
100% Right coverage: 3 sources
Eric SwalwellRep. Eric Swalwell, D-Calif., was harshly mocked on Twitter after criticizing the view that parents should be in charge of their own kids' educations.See the Story
Eric Swalwell laments it’s ‘so stupid’ for parents to control their kids’ education
100% Right coverage: 3 sources
US & Canada · South CarolinaSouth Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster says he's all in for Trump in 2024. Former Gov. Nikki Haley and U.S. Sen. Tim Scott are both mulling potential bids. Trump's announcement is already sending ripples through South Carolina, where it could affect their political futures.See the Story
South Carolina Governor Endorses Trump
100% Center coverage: 2 sources
Tim Scott · WashingtonSen. Tim Scott (R-S.C.) on Sunday dismissed concerns about the quality of Republican candidates for Senate on Sunday. The comments come as a number of Trump-backed candidates in key swing states struggle to create separation from their Democratic opponents. Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell last month said Republicans have a better chance of retaking the House than they do the Senate.See the Story
Tim Scott on GOP Senate candidates: ‘Who we have on the field is who we’re going to play’
Coverage: 2 sources
Tim Scott · South CarolinaSouth Carolina Sen. Tim Scott, R., described what he believes were the qualities for a good leader during a special segment on “Sunday Night in America.”See the Story
Sen. Tim Scott shares the importance of optimism: 'Faith in the future gives us power in the present'
100% Right coverage: 1 sources
Tim Scott · DaltonTim Scott is superintendent of Dalton Public Schools. Extracurricular activities can be sports, but they can also include things like theater/drama, chorus and band, robotics, clubs and more. Scott: Students who participate in activities make higher grades in classes, feel more connected and engaged in school.See the Story
Tim Scott: Dalton Public Schools works to increase students' extracurricular opportunities
Media Bias Breakdown
How is the media covering 2022 South Carolina Senate Election?2022 South Carolina Senate Election often is covered by Right Media sources.
Center: 30%
Right: 49%
