Wes Climer
SC-5What the Signal reads
Likely R
Climer is the Republican nominee for an open seat the Signal rates Likely R. The market has Climer at 92.2¢ against Dittmer's 9.3¢, down 1¢ since August 3. Climer leads 6.3 to 1 in money raised.
The market
Climer · Republican contract
92.2¢
▼ 1.0¢since August 3
This contract settles on whether a Republican holds the seat, not on Wes Climer by name.
14,366 traded · 3,223 open. Prices are the yes ask; sides may not sum to 100.Checked 2:09 PM ET
Climer v Dittmer
Metric by metricThe 2026 race
South Carolina 5th DistrictPrior result
R+27.2
2024 general election, won by Ralph Norman.
Fundraising
6.3 to 1
Raised 2025 to 2026, through June 30.