Tim Scott
Republican CandidateSouth CarolinaSenate RaceIncumbent
Tim Scott is running as a Republican in the state of South Carolina. Tim Scott is an Incumbent in the U.S. Senate race. This candidate has been the Senator from South Carolina since 2013. Tim Scott is running against Krystle Matthews in the U.S. Senate race. See our U.S. Senate race map and our South Carolina Senate state map.
Timothy Eugene Scott (born September 19, 1965) is an American politician and businessman. He
has served as the juniorUnited States senator for South Carolina since 2013. A Republican, Scott was appointed to the U.S. Senate by Governor Nikki Haley in 2013. He retained his seat after winning a special election in 2014 and was elected to a full term in 2016.
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How is the media covering Tim Scott?Tim Scott often is covered by Right Media sources.
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Center: 33%
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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
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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
US & CanadaIncumbent Republican Senator Tim Scott has been re-elected to a second full term in Congress. Scott has sparked rumors of a possible presidential bid in 2024. Scott, the only Black Republican in the U.S. Senate, has said this will be his final six-year term in office.See the Story
U.S. Senate: Duckworth seeks second term against Salvi
100% Center coverage: 2 sources
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