Overview
- Scott confirmed to the Charleston Post & Courier that he intends to run for reelection in 2028 despite earlier promises to stop after 2022.
- He previously pledged in 2014 and reiterated in 2019 that he would self-limit his time in the Senate to two full terms.
- Explaining the decision, Scott said travel on the campaign trail reinforced the importance of his seat to maintaining the GOP majority.
- A spokesperson told the Daily Caller News Foundation he will pursue a third term and that a more formal announcement will come later.
- Scott first entered the Senate in 2013 by appointment from then–Gov. Nikki Haley to fill the seat vacated by Jim DeMint.