2022 South Carolina Senate Election
News coverage of the South Carolina Senate election. See the race between Krystle Matthews, and Tim Scott. 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.
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Center: 46%
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Coverage Breakdown
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Krystle Matthews
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Top 2022 South Carolina Senate Election News
US & Canada · WashingtonYellen said the 1973 ruling helped allow women to finish school and increase their earning potential. Research also shows that it had a favorable impact on the well-being and earnings of children, she said. Sen. Tim Scott (R-S.C.) argued that framing the issue of abortion around labor force participation felt callous.See the Story
Yellen says eliminating abortion rights would have 'damaging effects' on U.S. economy
44% Center coverage: 29 sources
Tim Scott · WashingtonMick Mulvaney thinks just three people could seriously challenge President Donald Trump in a 2024 presidential run. "Donald Trump is sometimes his own worst enemy when it comes to campaigning," he said. Trump has repeatedly teased a 2024 comeback presidential run without making an official announcement that would make him subject to certain campaign finance requirements.See the Story
Mulvaney: DeSantis, The Rock, Tim Scott could give Trump a ‘run for his money’
64% Left coverage: 11 sources
Krystle Matthews · South CarolinaDemocrat South Carolina U.S. Senate candidate Krystle Matthews, who serves as a state representative, appeared to advocate for “sleeper” Republican candidates and funding campaigns with illegal dope money in what is claimed to be a leaked call.See the Story
Listen: South Carolina Democrat Senate Candidate Krystle Matthews Pushes ‘Sleeper’ Republicans in Leaked Call
100% Right coverage: 9 sources
Latest 2022 South Carolina Senate Election News
Janet Yellen · WashingtonConservatives praised Senator Tim Scott, R-S.C., and skewered U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen over an exchange they had during which Yellen claimed "low income" Black women benefit from abortion.See the Story
Tim Scott delivers ‘stunning rebuke’ of Janet Yellen over Black abortion comments: ‘I am thankful to be here’
100% Right coverage: 7 sources
US & Canada · WashingtonSouth Carolina Senator Tim Scott (R) joined "Fox & Friends" Thursday to discuss why he is not voting for Supreme Court nominee Ketanji Brown Jackson and responded to MSNBC host Joy Reid using race to attack him for the decision.See the Story
Tim Scott hits back at Joy Reid's criticism: 'She's saying a Black man cannot think for himself'
83% Right coverage: 6 sources
US & Canada · WashingtonSen. Tim Scott, South Carolina Republican, rushed to the defense of Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas as he faces a torrent of vitriol, including racial slurs, after voting to overturn Roe v. Wade.
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Scott: Left’s attacks on Clarence Thomas show Black conservatives are ‘greatest threat’ to Democrats
75% Right coverage: 4 sources
US & CanadaCatherine Fleming Bruce and state Rep. Krystle Matthews finished first and second in a June 14 Democratic primary that was fairly evenly divided among the three contenders, all Black women. The winner of Tuesday's runoff will face Scott. The rising GOP star and sole Black Republican in the Senate has raised $44 million for his reelection.See the Story
Democrats Bruce, Matthews vie to face South Carolina’s Tim Scott
75% Center coverage: 4 sources
US & Canada · WashingtonSen. Tim Scott (R-S.C.) on Tuesday pushed back on Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen’s recent argument that abortions would benefit single Black mothers in the future.
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Tim Scott pushes back on ‘stunning’ Yellen argument that abortion helps single Black mothers
50% Right coverage: 4 sources
Krystle MatthewsRep. Krystle Matthews said she did not know she was speaking with an inmate. Matthews suggested illegal activities such as using drug money to fund campaigns. Matthews said that she hopes people will stop getting caught up on what she calls the little things and focus on addressing real change.See the Story
SC Rep. Krystle Matthews responds to controversial call with inmate
Coverage: 2 sources
US & Canada · WashingtonSenator Tim Scott, R-S.C., predicted that the GOP will flip control of both the House of Representatives and the Senate in the 2022 midterms. Scott made his prediction while speaking at the Faith and Freedom Coalition's 2022 Road to Majority conference on Friday. The GOP senator also called the party the "party of inclusion" as well as "parents"See the Story
Tim Scott predicts GOP will flip House, Senate, says Republicans 'party of inclusion'
100% Right coverage: 1 sources
Tim Scott · South CarolinaSouth Carolina Sen. Tim Scott is the only black Republican in the U.S. Senate. Scott is participating in the Reagan Foundation & Institute's speaker series. His speech will take a shot at critical race theory and the New York Time's controversial 1619 Project. Scott will reportedly speak in favor of transparency in schools.See the Story
Tim Scott will take on critical race theory and Biden's record in Reagan Library remarks
100% Right coverage: 1 sources
Tim ScottSen. Tim Scott (R-S.C.) is often mentioned as a prospective 2024 presidential candidate. He's also active in GOP efforts to attract more voters of color to the party. Scott will also call for energy independence, "a physical barrier on our southern border," and will take a swipe at the "The 1619 Project"See the Story
Tim Scott warns against "teaching kids that they are oppressors"
Coverage: 2 sources
Krystle Matthews · CharlestonKrystle Matthews publicly apologized for a number of expletive-laden comments she made in a jailhouse phone call leaked by a conservative activist group. A recording of the call was obtained by Project Veritas, which has a history of targeting and trying to embarrass liberal political opponents. In a hastily announced press conference on the Statehouse steps June 30, Matthews said she regretted the language she used.See the Story
Lawmaker Krystle Matthews apologizes for recorded jail comments then criticizes Republicans
100% Center coverage: 1 sources
Krystle Matthews · CharlestonState Rep. Krystle Matthews made the comments on a February jailhouse call. An edited version of the call was released by right-wing activist group Project Veritas. The group has a reputation for trying to catch politicians, journalists, liberals and academics in compromising statements. It is unclear how the recording got in the hands of the group.See the Story
State Rep. Krystle Matthews stands by prison phone call banter in recording leaked by Project Veritas
100% Center coverage: 1 sources
Krystle MatthewsState Rep. Krystle Matthews (D-Berkeley) says the phone call was released intentionally. Matthews is facing fellow Democrat Catherine Fleming Bruce in Tuesday's primary runoff election. The winner of that runoff will face Republican U.S. Sen. Tim Scott in November.See the Story
U.S. Senate candidate Krystle Matthews addresses leaked audio
100% Center coverage: 1 sources
Tim ScottSenator Tim Scott and education candidate Ellen Weaver plan to come together for a "runoff rally" Monday. See the Story
Sen. Tim Scott, Ellen Weaver hold 'Road to the Runoff' rally on Monday
100% Right coverage: 1 sources
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.
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Center: 26%
Right: 52%
