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U.S. House · SC-07 · Democratic candidate · 2026

John Vincent

Democratic candidate for South Carolina's 7th Congressional District

A retired Navy command master chief and leadership consultant focused on veterans' benefits, Social Security and affordable health insurance.

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DistrictSC-07
OfficeCongress
ElectionNov. 3, 2026

Policy priorities

Where John stands.

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Restore congressional war oversight

  • Supports a War Powers Resolution to end the Iran war and reassert Congress’s authority over military action

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End broad trade tariffs

  • Supports ending global tariffs that raise costs for families, farmers, and small businesses

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Strengthen Social Security financing

  • Supports removing the taxable-income cap to extend Social Security’s financing and protect benefits

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Improve benefits for veterans

  • Supports the Major Richard Star, Caring for Survivors, and Supporting Families in Need acts

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Offer affordable insurance choices

  • Would introduce an optional low-cost healthcare plan while preserving private insurance choices

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Control federal deficit spending

  • Would introduce a six-part fiscal plan with stronger accountability measures for federal spending

Record and background

Record & experience.

  • Experience

    Navy service member

    Served for twenty years.

  • Experience

    Navy command master chief

    Led sailors and advised commanders.

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    Multibranch command leader

    Led personnel across seven bases.

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    Gallup leadership consultant

    Advised corporate leadership teams.

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    The Submarine Way co-founder

    Established the consulting business.

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    The Submarine Way co-owner

    Owns the firm with Deb Vincent.

  • Accomplishment

    Coauthored The Submarine Way

    Published a book on collaborative leadership.

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