Republican · South Carolina's 5th District · 2026
Wes Climer
Climer and his wife, Martie, have five children.
Biography
Wes Climer and his wife, Martie, have five children, and his interests away from work include golf and kayaking.1 He is also an Eagle Scout.2 His professional biography also lists his membership in Westminster Presbyterian Church.1
Born in Charlotte, Climer earned his bachelor's degree at Furman University in 2006.2 He worked as a financial consultant at Wells Fargo before helping establish Climer Wealth Management Group in 2023, where his work includes financial planning and investment management.1 His community service includes board roles with Family Promise of York County and the Historic Rock Hill Foundation.1
Climer represents York County in the state Senate and chairs Agriculture and Natural Resources.2 He submitted his resignation from the Senate effective November 3, the same day voters decide the House election.3 He filed a 2025 lawsuit with a constituent challenging legislators' pay increase.4 The Supreme Court invalidated the immediate increase but ruled that Climer himself lacked standing; the constituent's standing allowed the case to proceed.4
Climer advocates lower federal spending, opposition to tax increases, a border wall and reinstating the Remain in Mexico immigration policy.5 He also supports abolishing the federal Education Department and coordinating infrastructure and school planning to accommodate growth.5 He faces Democrat Mallory Dittmer.6