Senator Tim Scott Breaks Term Limit Promise, Seeks Reelection

0:00On March 18th, Senator Tim Scott from South Carolina announced he will run for re-election to the Senate in 2028, going back on his earlier promise that his 2022 campaign would be his last. Scott shared the news in a local newspaper interview this week, as he steps up to leave Republican efforts to hold Senate seats nationwide. Democrats quickly called out the change as breaking a clear commitment on term limits, while the move could block other Republicans eyeing that open. Seed in the state. At 60 years old, Scott boasts strong support, with a recent poll showing 62% approval from all voters and 93% from fellow Republicans, the top mark for any federal office holder there. His long track record from the House to the Senate as the first black member from the state in both, plus national campaigning, fits South Carolina's. Tradition of Senators sticking around for more clout.