Ralph Norman
U.S. House · SC-5 · Republicans · since 2025
alsoCandidate for U.S. House · SC-5
Biography
Overview
Ralph Norman is a Republican U.S. Representative for South Carolina's 5th Congressional District, serving since 2017. He is a real estate developer from Rock Hill, South Carolina, and previously served in the South Carolina House of Representatives. Norman won a special election in 2017 after Mick Mulvaney vacated the seat to join President Trump's administration. He is known as a staunch conservative, with voting records placing him among the most conservative members of Congress.
Career
Norman has championed fiscal conservatism through bills targeting government waste, including measures to eliminate earmarks, repeal congressional pay raises, and conduct oversight studies. He has been elected chair of the Conservative Opportunity Society and maintains membership in the Freedom Caucus. As a vocal Trump ally, he voted against both Trump impeachments and supported efforts to investigate election fraud claims. He serves on important committees overseeing financial services and budgeting, allowing him to advance conservative fiscal priorities.
Prior political experience
Norman won a special election on June 20, 2017, with 51.0% of the vote against Democrat Archie Parnell (47.9%) after securing the Republican nomination through a runoff. He was reelected in 2018 with 57.0% against Parnell (41.5%), in 2020 with 60.1% against Mauricus Brown (39.9%), and in subsequent cycles against Democrat Evangeline Hundley. He previously served in the South Carolina House of Representatives from 2005-2007 and 2009-2017.
Biographical material adapted from the Wikipedia article (retrieved April 29, 2026), available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Ideology
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Campaigns targeting Ralph Norman
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Start a campaign targeting Ralph NormanOfficeholding history
| Term | Seat | Term dates | Termination | Predecessor | Successor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5th | U.S. House SC-5 | 2025–present | In progress | Ralph Norman | — |
| 4th | U.S. House SC-5 | 2023–2025 | Term ended | Ralph Norman | Ralph Norman |
| 3rd | U.S. House SC-5 | 2021–2023 | Term ended | Ralph Norman | Ralph Norman |
| 2nd | U.S. House SC-5 | 2019–2021 | Term ended | Ralph Norman | Ralph Norman |
| 1st | U.S. House SC-5 | 2017–2019 | Term ended | — | Ralph Norman |
Committee assignments
- House· 2025–present
- House· 2025–present
- Legislative and Budget ProcessHouse· 2025–present
- Housing and InsuranceHouse· 2025–present
- Financial InstitutionsHouse· 2025–present
- House· 2025–present
Current term legislation
Bills sponsored this term10
- H.R. 8118
Election Infrastructure Integrity Act
Mar 26, 2026IN_COMMITTEE - H.R. 8018
ISLET Act
Mar 19, 2026IN_COMMITTEE - H.R. 7628
To repeal the provision of law that provides automatic pay adjustments for Members of Congress.
Feb 20, 2026IN_COMMITTEE - H.R. 7041
Earmark Elimination Act of 2026
Jan 13, 2026IN_COMMITTEE - H.R. 6536
Rural Depositories Revitalization Study Act
Dec 9, 2025INTRODUCED - H.R. 6101
CBO Oversight Act
Nov 18, 2025IN_COMMITTEE - H.R. 5219
Camden National Battlefield Park Study Act
Sep 9, 2025IN_COMMITTEE - H.R. 4521
Save our Allies Congressional Gold Medal Act
Jul 17, 2025IN_COMMITTEE - H.R. 4463
To amend the Catawba Indian Tribe of South Carolina Land Claims Settlement Act of 1993.
Jul 16, 2025INTRODUCED - H.R. 3987
No Community Development Block Grants for Sanctuary Cities Act
Jun 12, 2025IN_COMMITTEE
Bills cosponsored this term10
- H.R. 8374
Equal Treatment for Farmers Act
Apr 20, 2026IN_COMMITTEE - H.R. 8236
Designating Hamas Affiliates in America Act of 2026
Apr 9, 2026IN_COMMITTEE - H.R. 8213
Defending Women in the Workplace Act
Apr 9, 2026IN_COMMITTEE - H.R. 7983
Clean Water for All Life Act
Mar 18, 2026IN_COMMITTEE - H.R. 7678
Gun Owner Registration Information Protection Act
Feb 25, 2026IN_COMMITTEE - H.R. 7661
Stop the Sexualization of Children Act
Feb 24, 2026REPORTED - H.R. 7651
Chloe Cole Act of 2026
Feb 23, 2026IN_COMMITTEE - H.R. 7296
SAVE America Act
Jan 30, 2026IN_COMMITTEE - H.R. 7300
Make Elections Great Again Act
Jan 30, 2026IN_COMMITTEE - H.R. 7235
Protecting Motherhood Act
Jan 23, 2026IN_COMMITTEE
Elections
| Year | Seat | Result | Vote share | Field |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | — | Pending | — | — |