Candidates / Alex Pelbath
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Alex Pelbath
R
Challenger
Eliminated in primary Safe R South Carolina · Running for U.S. House · District 1
FEC.gov
Updated 1w ago
Alex Pelbath is a Republican candidate for U.S. House of Representatives in South Carolina's 1st District for an open seat in 2026. The primary was held on June 9, 2026. Pelbath has raised $385K this cycle according to FEC filings. Forecasters rate the race Safe R.
Fundraising Snapshot
$385K
Total Contributions
$277K
Spent
$0
Cash on Hand
Where the money comes from
Individual $366K (95%)
PAC $19K (5%)
Donation sizes
$200 & under
$36K
$200–$499
$8K
$500–$999
$21K
$1K–$1,999
$45K
$2,000+
$267K
Small-dollar (≤$499): 12%Large-dollar (≥$1K): 83%
In-state vs out-of-state
In-state $194K (56%)
Out-of-state $151K (44%)
What do these terms mean?
- Total Contributions — Money contributed directly by individuals, PACs, and party committees.
- Individual — Contributions from individual people, including small-dollar donations under $200.
- PAC — Contributions from Political Action Committees (organizations that pool donations).
- Party — Contributions from Democratic or Republican party committees.
- Other — Remaining contributions not categorized above.
- Transfers In — Money moved from the candidate's other campaign committees (e.g., a House campaign fund transferred to a Senate campaign). Not a new contribution.
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As of May 2026
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